Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Handbook 2018 published
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.0.90″ src=”https://bristolearlyyears.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/EYFSP-cover-1.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”on” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” url=”https://bristolearlyyears.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Early_years_foundation_stage_profile_2018_handbook.pdf” border_width_all=”1px” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ border_color_all=”#cccccc” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.90″ background_layout=”light”] The new Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Handbook 2018 has now been published. The report is available to read here. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
Unlocking Talent – Fulfilling Potential
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.0.90″ src=”https://bristolearlyyears.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Social_Mobility_Action_Plan.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”on” use_overlay=”off” always_center_on_mobile=”on” force_fullwidth=”off” show_bottom_space=”on” url=”https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/667690/Social_Mobility_Action_Plan_-_for_printing.pdf” /][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.90″ background_layout=”light”] Last week the Secretary of State for Education, Justine Greening, launched a plan for improving social mobility through education. This report is available to read here. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]
NEW Ofsted – Bold Beginnings
Ofsted have recently published ‘Bold Beginnings’ a report on the Reception Curriculum. Please click on the link below to download the report. The report has had a significant reaction from both the academic world and professionals working in early years. These are available to read using the links below. TACTYC response Early Education response NEW […]
DfE SEED (Study of Early Education and Development) report published
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.90″ custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.90″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.90″ background_layout=”light”] SEED is a major longitudinal study that investigates the impact of early childhood education and care on children’s school readiness and longer-term outcomes, including its impact on the most disadvantaged children. The following reports by Edward Melhuish – University of Oxford and Birkbeck, University of London and […]
Southville Centre nursery children on Channel 4’s, The Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.90″ custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.90″][et_pb_column type=”3_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.90″ background_layout=”light”] A heart-warming example of intergenerational friendship between older care home residents and nursery children, who although situated a couple of streets away from each other, until this activity, existed in very separate parts of society. Every Friday a group of excited pre-school children don their hi-vis waistcoats […]
UNICEF: Early Moments Matter for every child
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Early Years Education in Nepal and Bhutan – spaces still available!
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] This seminar will take a look at Early Years provision in Nepal and Bhutan. Pete Moorhouse, Artist Educator at St.Werburgh’s Park Nursery School, will talk about the opportunity to twin your nursery with a village nursery in the mountains of Nepal. THURSDAY 21st SEPTEMBER […]
Childcare Choices
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Revised Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage
The revised Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage was published on 3rd March 2017 and comes into force on 3rd April 2017. Read the full document here
SAMEY Response to Andrea Leadsom Comments – July 2016
David Wright reflects on the comments made by Andrea Leadsom, available here. The Bristol Men In Early Years Network states its endorsement for this article. As a city wide network working to challenge commonly held perceptions and stereotypes around men in the early years, we shall continue working to ensure that more men are welcomed into […]