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31 July 2024
* Childcare Expansion [ #link_1 ]
* Disability Pride Month
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* The Big Cumbrian LGBTQI+ Survey [ #link_9 ]
* Health Visiting/Healthy Child Programme – your views are needed to help shape the future [ #link_3 ]
* Early Years Evidence Based Guides [ #link_4 ]
* CPD [ #link_7 ]
Childcare Expansion
Childcare Choices
As you are all aware, the next phase of the childcare roll out is approaching soon in which eligible working parents can get 15 hours childcare for children aged from 9 months until they turn 3, and 30 hours for children aged 3 and 4. Early Years childcare | Childcare Choices [
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Please remind families that they can visit childcarechoices.gov.uk [
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The Department for Education are also reminding Early Years Providers to check and validate codes ahead of a child taking up a place.
*Thank you all for your hard work in helping families are able to access the new offer.*
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Disability Pride Month
Disability Pride flag
July is Disability Pride Month. One in five people in the UK live with a disability and the month reminds us about the wide range of abilities, needs and abilities that exist within the disabled community.
This short clip by Emily explains the importance for all of us to learn about disability and work together for greater inclusivity -
With the Paralympic Games due to start in London on 28th August, after the Olympic Games, we are sure that there will be lots of opportunities for children to celebrate the amazing things that athletes with a disability will achieve!
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The Big Cumbrian LGBTQI+ Survey
Cumbrian LGBT survey
Pinc has launched the “Big Cumbrian LGBTQI+ Survey” to gather the experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals in Cumbria. This survey aims to highlight the challenges faced in areas such as healthcare, education, and employment, as well as identify gaps in current services. The survey is both anonymous and confidential, taking just 10 minutes to complete. We encourage as many LGBTQI+ residents of Cumbria as possible to participate. The collected insights will help pinpoint areas in need of funding or development, address challenges and discrimination, and advocate for increased support and inclusion. Ultimately, the findings will drive the improvement and development of future services in Cumbria, benefiting numerous organisations and the community as a whole.
Don’t forget that Whitehaven Pride by the Harbourside takes place in Whitehaven this week. The Family Hub – Family Hub on the Harbour - will be open for children and families on Saturday from 11am – 4pm. See the Facebook page for more information -
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Health Visiting/Healthy Child Programme – your views are needed to help shape the future
Don’t forget we also have a consultation out on proposals for our 0-19 Healthy Child Programme of activities – this includes the Health Visiting Service.
We would be especially grateful if you would share the link below with your teams and with parents and carers so that they have a full opportunity to contribute and shape services.
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Early Years Evidence Based Guides
The Education Endowment Foundation have added four new themes to the Early Years Evidence Store: self-regulation and executive function, early literacy, early maths, and physical development. Each comes complete with a library of videos and practical tips, produced in collaboration with early years specialists and designed to support practice:
Early Years Evidence Store | EEF (educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk) [
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CPD
*Safeguarding in the Early Years*
This free session will support you with the latest changes to safeguarding guidance and the ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ document.
Childcare Webinars - Early Years Educators | Parenta.com [
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*Anti-racist Practice in the Early years *
Anti-racist Cumbria are running training in September specifically for the Early Years Sector in Cumberland. On this course you will learn about the history of racism, what it means to be ‘anti-racist’ and to reflect on best practice within your setting. All are welcome for this engaging training. To find out more and to book, please visit - SLA Online (sla-online.co.uk) [
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*Reminder
- nasen Golden Key*
Cumberland has been offered up to 35 funded places on nasen Golden Key (online) training from September 2024. The training is for all practitioners who are a key person and who wish to further develop their knowledge of SEND and support inclusive practice.
For more information and to book - nasen Golden Key Early Years Flyer.pdf [
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*Dingley’s Promise*
Cumberland has been offered up to 50 funded places in total on the following online courses that are provided by Dingley’s Promise:
Introduction to Early Years Inclusive Practice – Early Years Inclusive Practice leaflet DP.pdf [
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Behaviours that Challenge – Behaviours That Challenge Leaflet DP.pdf [
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Early Years SEND Transitions – Early Years SEND Transitions Leaflet DP.pdf [
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Having Difficult Conversations with Families - Having Difficult Conversations with Families Leaflet 2023 DP.pdf [
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If you would like to book onto any of the above courses, please email Katie.Clarke@Cumberland.gov.uk with your learner’s name, their email address
and the course(s) they wish to access by Friday 9th August. Places will be allocated on a first come – first served basis.
*EY SEND Partnership*
The EY SEND partnership are also offering online courses including Sensory Processing in the Early Years, and Working with Parents of children with SEND. You can book onto the courses using their training calendar here:
EYSEND Partnership | Teamup [
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