📘 New Ofsted research explores how EYFS is applied to the care & education of babies and toddlers. 🍼 Aimed at helping leaders & educators refine their approach. 📅 Published 30 April 📖 Read here: zurl.co/lvyP8 #Ofsted #EarlyYears #EarlyChildhoodResearch

📢 New funded role from EEF: Become an Evidence Advocate in early years! 👩🏫 Support CPD, shape resources, champion evidence use 🧒 Open to all settings across England 🗓️ Apply by 19 June → zurl.co/2CR2E #EarlyYears #EEF #CPD

🗣️ Help 3-4-year-olds catch up with language & communication skills! Early Talk Boost could be free for your setting. 📍England-only (excl. NE, North Yorks, Cumbria) 📩 Sign up: zurl.co/Hk2Nm #EEF #EYFS

🎨 Children’s Art Week is nearly here! Get inspired with creative ideas for expressive arts & design in early years and plan ahead with this DfE resource: zurl.co/Lzf30 #ChildrensArtWeek #EYFS #EarlyYears

📣 Educators: From Sept 2025, working parents in England can get free childcare for kids aged 9 months–4 years. Share this with families in your setting! 👉 zurl.co/R3pJO #FreeChildcare #EYFS #EarlyYears

📚 Educators: As summer nears, now’s the time to plan for a smoother September. 🧾 Reduce paperwork, reclaim time with children. 👉 zurl.co/7ENRc #EYFS #EarlyYears #LessPaperMorePlay

📬 Don’t miss the July newsletter - it’s out on Thursday! ✨ Subscribe now for exclusive access to updates, resources and practical support for early years educators. 👉 zurl.co/D2JnZ #EarlyYears #FoundationYears

📅 Planning for September? 🧠 The DfE’s curriculum planning guidance helps early years educators build a strong, flexible curriculum rooted in play. 👉 zurl.co/OdSao #EYFS #EarlyYears #CurriculumPlanning

🚀 Missed our July newsletter? No worries! 📩 Catch up here: zurl.co/kfSHo Stay updated with the latest early years news - subscribe to our newsletter here: zurl.co/FVgBm! 📚✨ #EarlyYears #Newsletter #FoundationYears #StayInformed

Protective Preparedness for Education Settings Join DfE & NaCTSO for a free webinar on Martyn’s Law. 23rd July - zurl.co/JRUio #MartynsLaw

🎲 A Foundation for Play-Based Learning Written by early years expert, Dr Stella Louis, this new blog explores the vital role of play in children’s learning and development. Read more: zurl.co/Ud2A0 #PlayBasedLearning #EarlyYears #EYFS

🌞 Summer’s here for many early years educators! We’re still here with support, resources & guidance. 📚 Explore: zurl.co/JD3T2 #EarlyYears #EYFS #FoundationYears

Looking for ways to support children with key skills like language and toileting? BBC CBeebies Parenting/Tiny Happy People offers free videos, tips and ideas to share with families. Explore the collection: zurl.co/n1DVw #TinyHappyPeople #CBeebiesParenting #EarlyYears

📣 Department for Education has launched ‘Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life’ - a long-term strategy to strengthen early years and family services. With nearly £1.5bn investment over three years, this marks the first steps in a decade of reform. Read: zurl.co/2vb3A

📝 Applying to register with Ofsted? Ofsted’s latest blog explains what you need to know, including a helpful flowchart to work out your provider type. 📖 Read now and subscribe for updates: zurl.co/JFgmz #Ofsted #EarlyYears #ChildcareProviders

📬 Don’t miss the August newsletter - it’s out on Wednesday! ✨ Subscribe now for exclusive access to updates, resources and practical support for early years educators. 👉 zurl.co/D2JnZ #EarlyYears #FoundationYears

📣 Fully funded support for early years educators continues through the Stronger Practice Hubs. Explore events, practical tools & resources like: 📚 Counting on Stories 🎓 High-Quality Interactions 🔗 zurl.co/U0Onr #EYFS #StrongerPracticeHubs

Hiring this summer? The Do Something BIG campaign offers FREE recruitment support and directs jobseekers to your vacancies via Find A Job. 🧑🏫 New content to attract men to the sector too. 🔗 zurl.co/jZ5o6 #DoSomethingBIG #EarlyYearsCareers #RecruitmentSupport

🚀 Missed our August newsletter? No worries! 📩 Catch up here:zurl.co/7a5RO Stay updated with the latest early years news - subscribe to our newsletter here: zurl.co/FVgBm! 📚✨ #EarlyYears #Newsletter #FoundationYears #StayInformed

📊 Department for Education's evaluation of Early Years ITT shows strong uptake, improved practice & positive outcomes for children. 📈 Funded places grew from 348 to 582 📖 Full report: zurl.co/RBNcq #EYITT #EarlyYears