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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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Childminding Support and Lead Teachers have been creating enticing mathematical provocations! Children have really enjoyed them in our childminder groups and the team have loved reflecting on how the environment can support early maths development.
Using blocks, counters, and cubes, children explored counting, sorting, and building patterns. They compared sizes, measured lengths, and discovered shapes through play, helping to spark curiosity, thinking and problem solving, and support children in making sense of mathematical ideas like number, quantity, and space!
#bristolearlyyears #earlyyearsdevelopment #earlyyearspedagogy #earlymaths
Childminding Support and Lead Teachers have been creating enticing mathematical provocations! Children have really enjoyed them in our childminder groups and the team have loved reflecting on how the environment can support early maths development.
Using blocks, counters, and cubes, children explored counting, sorting, and building patterns. They compared sizes, measured lengths, and discovered shapes through play, helping to spark curiosity, thinking and problem solving, and support children in making sense of mathematical ideas like number, quantity, and space!
#bristolearlyyears #earlyyearsdevelopment #earlyyearspedagogy #earlymaths
As children become more settled and stronger relationships develop, why not look at Bristol Standard dimension 2 - Relationships & Interactions?
It could support reflective conversations on how you can build on good practices and further develop a strong sense of belonging.
Have a go at this conversation starter:
“Discuss how you create an emotionally enabling environment that promotes co & self-regulation”
#thebristolstandard #bristolearlyyears #reflectivepractice #earlyyearsdevelopment #improvingqualitytogether
As children become more settled and stronger relationships develop, why not look at Bristol Standard dimension 2 - Relationships & Interactions?
It could support reflective conversations on how you can build on good practices and further develop a strong sense of belonging.
Have a go at this conversation starter:
“Discuss how you create an emotionally enabling environment that promotes co & self-regulation”
#thebristolstandard #bristolearlyyears #reflectivepractice #earlyyearsdevelopment #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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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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