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Welcome *|HTML:FNAME|* to the Early Years eNewsletter. Bringing you the latest sector news as well as information on training, funding, policy and jobs.
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The EYFS profile was due to become non-statutory from September 2016. The DfE has now confirmed that the EYFS profile will remain statutory for the 2016 to 2017 and 2017 to 2018 academic years.
We have created a guide to the EYFS profile and moderation for 2017 which can be accessed here.
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Guidance for early years providers on running a sustainable business, and a directory of suppliers of business and finance support can be found here.
This can also be found on our 30 hour free childcare entitlement webpage.
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As childcare providers in Oxfordshire we want to highlight your important role in raising awareness of childhood immunisations. For more information on how can you help raise awareness of childhood immunisation see here.
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In December the government published the results of its consultation on cutting red tape in childcare.
It identified several key areas where red tape seemed to be hampering the ability of childcare providers to operate efficiently, and it has committed to addressing these.
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Over the past few months we've added some great new resources to our early education toolkit.
We have revamped the Safeguarding section with additional resources, and an editable version of our Venn diagram to show children in 1 or more vulnerable groups.
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Early Years National Funding Formula 2017-18 Consultation
We are conducting a consultation on the Early Years National Funding Formula 2017-18 and your input would be appreciated.
This local consultation has been launched to help establish some principles about Oxfordshire’s EYNFF. The consultation has been sent invite only to all EY providers and will close on 22 January 2017. If you want to participate and haven't received an invite please email us at: early.years@oxfordshire.gov.uk
The principles outlined in this consultation will affect the way your school/establishment is funded from April 2017.
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3 February 2017
With our Birth to Three Conference less than a month away we can announce that there will be a prize draw for 4 of our Home Learning Boxes: Resources to support home learning - ‘Learn with Books’ activity box
‘Learn with Books’ activity box has been created as a strategy to support parents/carers with ideas and activities in order to enhance their child’s early learning at home. The box is themed around 2 story books and uses simple ideas for activities and inexpensive resources found around home. It is based to support children’s development and learning in the three prime areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (2014): communication and language, physical development and personal, social and emotional development, and also cross-references to specific areas of learning.
Read more about our inspiring speakers here and book online.
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Step into Training offers high quality professional development training for the early years workforce.
Responding to feedback from providers we have produced a downloadable spring training brochure.
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This training is aimed at practitioners working in schools (nursery and reception classes), settings, and pre-schools with children in the 3-5 years age group.
For more information and how to book visit our webpages.
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The Pre-school Learning Alliance and EduCare are delighted to share their new free online learning programme on Effective Use of the Early Years Pupil Premium with Alliance members.
This programme will help you understand:
- the background to the Early Years Pupil Premium
- the criteria for eligibility
- effective and imaginative ways the money can be used
- how Ofsted inspect effective use
- how to demonstrate to Ofsted and other stakeholders that the money is
- being used effectively.
This brand new programme is free to every Alliance member.
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The Oxfordshire Play Association will be offering funded Playwork Training in West Oxfordshire during February and March 2017. Spaces for these courses are limited.
For further information and a booking form please visit their website.
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Following the disclosures by Andy Woodward, Steve Walters and Paul Stewart about the abuse they suffered as young footballers, the importance of effective policies and procedures has once again being brought into sharp focus. It's important to remember that the abuse of children by adults they trust can occur in any context.
You can find information for professionals and parents here.
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Views are being sought on the detail of the future funding model for supported housing from April 2019. The Open Consultation runs until 13th February 2017. Click here to view the consultation paper and how to respond.
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Recent Ofsted inspections have highlighted two particular things; the recording of safeguarding concerns, and Prevent duty. This article has additional information which may be of use to childcare providers.
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Browse the latest early years jobs in Oxfordshire via our childcare job vacancies pages. You can search by location or narrow by postcode for geographically specific jobs.
You can now add vacancies to the Family Information Directory yourself by following these instructions.
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