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24 April 2024
* School transport applications are open [ #link_1 ]
* Department for Education Updates: [ #link_2 ]
* Environment and Sustainability [ #link_11 ]
* Reusable Nappy Week [ #link_3 ]
* CPD and Training [ #link_9 ]
* Home learning
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School transport applications are open
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We are encouraging parents and carers of children starting primary or secondary school in September 2024, to apply online for home to school transport before the deadline on *Friday 31 May.*
The council provide free school transport to pupils who attend their catchment or nearest qualifying school and live more than two miles away (up to 8 years old) or three miles away (aged 8 years old and over). Apply through the online form.
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Children from low-income families (those receiving free school meals and uniform vouchers, or those whose families qualify for Working Tax Credit or Universal Credit at the maximum level) may also be eligible for support with school transport. Find out more about how you can access support such as free school meals and uniform vouchers here. [
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Applications received after 31 May 2024 may not be processed before September, so make sure you apply as soon as possible.
Parents and carers should contact the School Transport team for further information - Cumberland Council – School Transport [
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Department for Education Updates:
Consultation launched on EYFS Safeguarding Requirements
The Department for Education has launched a consultation on proposals to strengthen the *EYFS safeguarding requirements*, to ensure our youngest children are kept as safe as possible. The Department is looking to formalise existing best practice with these proposals, ensuring that all practitioners have the knowledge and support they need to deliver the safest, highest quality early education and childcare provision possible.
A summary of the proposed changes can be found here – EYFS safeguarding consultation - summary of proposed changes [
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*Responses are required by 17 June 2024: *Early years foundation stage (EYFS) safeguarding - GOV.UK ( [
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Foundation Years EYFS Profile page - new content published
The Department for Education’s EYFS Profile communications page [
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] provides teachers with support to complete the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Profile.
The most recent update [
] was published on the 17th April. It provides information on completing the EYFS Profile for children who remain in EYFS provision beyond age 5.
Previous updates include completing the EYFS Profile for children with special educational needs and disabilities, exemptions from the EYFS learning and development requirements, completing the EYFS Profile for children who transfer schools, and a vodcast that support Reception Teams in completing the EYFSP.
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Environment and Sustainability
We have added a new tab on the Early years Website called ‘Environmental Sustainability’. Here you will find some useful and inspiring guides to help you develop practice which is kind to the planet and helps your children’s love of nature to thrive - Support for Childminders, Early Years and Childcare Provision | Cumberland Council [
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Reusable Nappy Week
Reusable nappy week [
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This week (Monday 22 to Sunday 28 April 2024) is Reusable Nappy Week. The campaign is aiming to raise awareness about the benefits of reusable nappies.* *
With the cost-of-living crisis still hugely affecting many households across the UK, this year’s campaign ‘Pass The Nappy’ will showcase sustainable and cost-effective nappy solutions, which focuses on Environmental Impact, Financial Benefits, Nappy Options and Myth-busting.
To find out more and how to get involved, visit the Reusable Nappy Week website [
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CPD and Training
*Reminder – changes to Education Services CPD website for booking courses*
This is a reminder that
the Education Services website address has now changed for Cumberland Council from the temporary_ _Cumberland Education Services (sla-portals.co.uk) [
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Please ensure that you make a note of the new address and update any bookmarks or shortcuts on your computers accordingly. There should be no need to amend any log-in/password details.
If you have any questions about this please Cumberland Education Services know via _email: -_ School.Development@cumbria.gov.uk_ or call 01228 221315/221316_
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*Early Education West Cumbria branch: Into the Forest:*
Join Early Education for an exciting training event which will cover: Story Telling Outdoor Woodland Craft Workshop. Held in the Yurt at Whinlatter. *Ticket pricing*: £10 for all attendees. Booking is essential: SheepApp (sheepcrm.com) [
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*SEND Partnership
Training:*
The SEND partnership offer training that is suitable for families of young children with SEND. The following workshops are free and accessible to you as Cumberland is a ‘family hub’ area:
Money Matters Brighter Beginnings - Money Matters (age 0 to 5) ENGLAND Tickets, Mon 29 Apr 2024 at 19:00 | Eventbrite [
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Toilet Training for children with SEND - Brighter Beginnings -Toilet Training for children with SEND (0 to 5)ENGLAND Tickets, Tue 7 May 2024 at 19:00 | Eventbrite [
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Sensory processing in the early years - Sensory Processing in the Early Years: What it is and why it matters Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite [
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*FREE Alliance Connect Training: Creating a positive mealtime environment in early years settings* - Wednesday 8 May, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
EYA Portal > Online training and networking > Event details (eyalliance.org.uk) [
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*Early Years Stronger Practice Hub – *The Liverpool and Beyond Stronger Practice Hub have asked us to share their current CPD offer with you. This includes some recorded sessions which you may wish to access – Liverpool and Beyond Stronger Practice Hub CPD [
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*Foundation Years Online – *Foundation Year’s recent online session included input on the Childminder Consultation, Dingley’s Promise on Inclusion and also a session on creating a sensory space for children with SEND. For those that were not able to attend, a recording is available here:
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Home learning
This week our focus is on Pattern. Please share with parents to support home learning around the development of mathematical concepts.
Making the Most of Maths - Pattern [
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*All sheets are now available on our website under the Mathematics tab*
Support for Childminders, Early Years and Childcare Provision | Cumberland Council [
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*_Chat, Play, Share_*
As a reminder you can find all our Chat, Play, Share rhyme sheets on our website [
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Chat Play Share- Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes [
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The Tiny Happy People [
] website has lots of information and fun activities. Naming body parts [
] is a great way for your baby to start to learn about themselves, as well as hearing new words.
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This service is provided to you at no charge by Cumberland Council [
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