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BRISTOL EARLY YEARS
As a city, we are committed to reducing inequality and building inclusion so that all our children and young people grow up in a city where they feel at home, where they feel they belong, and where they and their families can thrive
Bristol Early Years is aware of the significant workforce recruitment and retention challenges facing the sector, both here in our city, and nationally
Bristol Early Years are committed to addressing diversity and inclusion in a meaningful, constructive and holistic way
The Free Entitlement has been expanded to include 2 year olds from working families from April 24 and Under 2s from working families from September 24.
The government is providing a package of training, qualifications, support and guidance for the early years sector to address the impact of the pandemic on the youngest and most disadvantaged children.
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Early Years Book Club are excited to invite you to Fishponds Library for an inspiring session exploring how reading for pleasure can transform child development, well being and long term learning outcomes.
The Bristol Library Service will also be there to share their expertise and help us to connect to our local libraries.
Join us by booking on via the Bristol Early Years events calendar - link in stories.
Early Years Book Club is a collaboration between Bristol Early Years and The Bristol and Beyond Stronger Practice Hub.
#bristolearlyyears #earlyyearsbookclub #earlyreading #nationalyearofreading2026 #bristolandbeyondsph
Early Years Book Club are excited to invite you to Fishponds Library for an inspiring session exploring how reading for pleasure can transform child development, well being and long term learning outcomes.
The Bristol Library Service will also be there to share their expertise and help us to connect to our local libraries.
Join us by booking on via the Bristol Early Years events calendar - link in stories.
Early Years Book Club is a collaboration between Bristol Early Years and The Bristol and Beyond Stronger Practice Hub.
#bristolearlyyears #earlyyearsbookclub #earlyreading #nationalyearofreading2026 #bristolandbeyondsph
As our days are becoming a little longer, our outdoor areas take on a life of their own with an abundance of play and learning opportunities!
Gain inspiration and plan early with you teams using the Bristol Standard Outdoor Reflective Framework. Bristol settings and schools can access it FREE on our website - Contact your Lead Teacher for the password!
What are your priorities for your outdoor space this year? The Reflective Questions at the end of every chapter enable you to have deep reflective discussions with your team and set achievable actions that will have a big impact on children, adults and families.
Here`s one to get you going:
‘How do we show children we value the learning opportunities provided by different weather conditions?’
#thebristolstandard #outdoorlearning #reflectivepractice #bristolearlyyears #improvingqualitytogether
As our days are becoming a little longer, our outdoor areas take on a life of their own with an abundance of play and learning opportunities!
Gain inspiration and plan early with you teams using the Bristol Standard Outdoor Reflective Framework. Bristol settings and schools can access it FREE on our website - Contact your Lead Teacher for the password!
What are your priorities for your outdoor space this year? The Reflective Questions at the end of every chapter enable you to have deep reflective discussions with your team and set achievable actions that will have a big impact on children, adults and families.
Here`s one to get you going:
‘How do we show children we value the learning opportunities provided by different weather conditions?’
#thebristolstandard #outdoorlearning #reflectivepractice #bristolearlyyears #improvingqualitytogether
We would like to share the very latest news and information relating to Bristol Early Years on this website. From inspirational case studies, to exciting developments within professional networks, to new legislation that affects your work, we hope this website provides a regular ‘go to’ place… keeping Bristol’s Early Years professional community informed, inspired and connected.
We look forward to working with you to capture and disseminate the world-class nature of Early Years practice in Bristol. This is your website and we welcome your views, contributions and feedback.
EARLY CHILDHOOD ORGANISATION
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KCA. TRAINING
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UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL
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NASEN
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Contacts
Dawn Butler – General Enquiries & Safeguarding
Sarah Swann – Inclusion
Kate Irvine – Quality Improvement for settings, schools and childminders
Deborah Amphlett – Free Entitlements
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