Early Excellence Briefings – Bold Beginnings
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”] This recently published video discusses concerns regarding Ofsted’s Bold Beginnings report and opens up possibilities for good YR practice. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”] [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning – The Education Endowment Foundation
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″] The Education Endowment Foundation has just published a guidance report on Metacognition and Self-Regulated Learning. Although the guidance is applicable to primary and secondary schools, there are some recommendations that may be relevant for Early Years education. Download the full report here. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is coming!
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.100″ custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”] The General Data Protection Regulation is coming! Look at our GDPR guideline documents which are available on the Policies and Documents page and below. On the advice of the ICO, create three documents to show compliance: A Data Protection Policy which shows your awareness […]
Baseline Assessment : Why it doesn’t add up
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.0.100″ src=”https://bristolearlyyears.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/More-Than-a-Score-Baseline-Assessment-cover.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url=”https://bristolearlyyears.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/beyond-the-exam-factory.compressed.pdf” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”] This report presents the view that early years education is at risk. Not just from spending cuts and staff shortages, but from policies which will change how teachers teach and children’s opportunities to learn. The report argues that […]
Beyond the Exam Factory
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image src=”https://bristolearlyyears.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/beyond-the-exam-factory-cover.jpg” _builder_version=”3.0.100″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ custom_padding=”|||”] [/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”] More Than A Score is a broad coalition established by the largest teachers’ union the NUT (now part of the NEU), parents’ organisations, academic researchers, and specialist associations for school subjects, primary schools and early education. This publication arose […]
Health Protection – Who to Call and Why
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”] Health Protection – Who to Call and Why Due to recent reports of a rise in cases of measles and scarlet fever and flu outbreaks in several education settings, it is important you know what to do and who to call. If a member of staff or pupil has a […]
Guidance: Health protection in schools and other childcare facilities
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”] A practical guide for staff on managing cases of infectious diseases in schools and other childcare settings has been published. Use the link below to access information on infection control, immunisations and managing pets from Public Health England https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Educational Outcomes of Children with English as an Additional Language
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.0.100″ src=”https://bristolearlyyears.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Educational-Outcomes-of-Children-with-English-as-an-Additional-Language-cover.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” url=”https://bristolearlyyears.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Educational-Outcomes-of-Children-with-EAL.pdf” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.100″ background_layout=”light”] A new report by the Education Policy Institute has been published looking at the educational outcomes of children with English as an Additional Language. Download the full report here. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Network group for designated teacher/person for post LAC children
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.97″ background_layout=”light”] Network group for designated teacher/person for post LAC children (children who are adopted from care or who left care under a Special Guardianship Order or a Child Arrangements Order) The HOPE is starting a network group for designated teachers (DTs) for children who are adopted from care or who have […]
Ofsted examine what makes ‘Outstanding’ early years provision – Information for Schools
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.90″ background_layout=”light”] Message from Information for Schools On the 31st January 2017 we are bringing together a selection of early years policy experts and senior nursery staff to examine the impact of bringing Ofsted inspections for early years back in house and the ’30 free hours’ roll-out with results from pilot schemes. […]