Getting Ready for September 2025 – the final phase of the childcare expansion
Getting Ready for September 2025 – the final phase of the childcare expansion Dear Free Entitlement Provider, Please find below a programme of events to support you in getting ready for the third and final phase of the childcare expansion in Sept 2025. As you are already aware, from 1st September, Under 2s and […]
Early Years Expansion Grant 25-26 – Places for Under 2s (from Working Families) & Eligible 2 year olds (from disadvantaged backgrounds)
Getting Ready for September 2025 – the final phase of the childcare expansion Dear Early Years Provider, Early Years Expansion Grant for Under 2s (from Working Families) & Eligible 2 year olds (from disadvantaged backgrounds) Early years expansion grant 2025 to 2026 – GOV.UK On the 27th Feb 2025, the DFE announced that […]
Early Years webinar on the changes to the Statutory Guidance for April 2025
Early Years webinar on the changes to the Statutory Guidance for April 2025 Dear Free Entitlement Provider, Thank you to all those who took part in the webinars and for sharing your thoughts and views. We had some great discussions! As promised, here are the slides and a copy of our most frequently asked questions. […]
March Newsletter for Early Years Providers
March Newsletter for Early Years Providers Hello Welcome to the next monthly communication from the Early Years Team! Microsoft Sway is a FREE online application that is interactive and allows us to share information, news and training with you. EARLY YEARS NEWSLETTER FOR PROVIDERS (cloud.microsoft) (The First time you access the Sway you might need […]
February 2025 Early Years Newsletter for Schools
February 2025 Early Years Newsletter for Schools Hello, Welcome to the next monthly communication from the Early Years Team! Microsoft Sway is a FREE online application that is interactive and allows us to share information, news and training with you. EARLY YEARS NEWSLETTER FOR SCHOOLS (The First time you access the Sway you might need […]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION; Early Years National Funding Formula Consultation Outcome – 25/26
IMPORTANT INFORMATION; Early Years National Funding Formula Consultation Outcome – 25/26 Dear Provider of the Free Early Education Entitlement, I am pleased to confirm the outcome of the annual financial consultation, which includes the base rates for 25/26 below, as agreed with Schools Forum and Bristol City Council’s Cabinet, yesterday: Headlines (all rates […]
Spring/Summer Lead Teacher visit for all Settings and for Schools with two-year-olds
Spring/Summer Lead Teacher visit for all Settings and for Schools with two-year-olds Dear Early Years colleagues, The focus of the Spring/Summer lead teacher visit this year is on The Privilege of Working with Two-Year-Olds: What is it like to be a Two-Year-Old in our Setting? This will be a useful time to reflect on […]
February Newsletter for Early Years Providers
February Newsletter for Early Years Providers Hello Welcome to the new monthly communication from the Early Years Team! Microsoft Sway is a FREE online application that is interactive and allows us to share information, news and training with you. Early Years Newsletter February 2025 (The First time you access the Sway you might need to […]
EYs Leaders in Schools Meetings
EYs Leaders in Schools Meetings Dear EYs Leaders, Please see the attached flyer for our EYs Leaders meetings in March. Please make sure you book on. You can choose to attend online on the 11th March OR come in person to Clifton High School (free lunch and a tour of the EYs provision included) on the 12th March. The focus […]
Early Years SEN Panel Update
Early Years SEN Panel Update Dear Early Years Provider/Early Years SENCo, The Early Years Service has been undertaking an ongoing review of the Early Years Special Educational Needs Panel process; guided by a multi professional Task and Finish Group with representation from across the early years sector and other services. The Task and Finish Group […]