Dear Colleagues,
Updates from the Team
EY Business Forum – final Reminder
Come along and find out about the forthcoming staffing cost increases that will impact settings and the proposed new funding rates from April 25.
- National living wage
- National minimum wage
- Ni contributions
It is vital settings understand these financial implications for their setting, so please do join us.
- Day: Tonight (Tuesday)
- Date: 21st January 2025
- Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm
Joining link below
We look forward to seeing you there.
Microsoft Teams Need help? Dial in by phone
Join the meeting now +44 20 7660 8292,,277700592# United Kingdom, City of London
Meeting ID: 386 885 927 156 Find a local number
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Golden Tickets
Another round of golden tickets has gone out to potential eligible parents this week.
Please note Golden Tickets do not guarantee eligibility, eligibility must be checked via wizard. You can find the guidance here.
Updates from Partners
Early Years Incentive Bonus Evaluation- Free voucher for completing
Have you started a role working in an early years setting with children under 5 in the last nine months or so? Or have you recently applied for a role like this?
The Department for Education want to hear about your job search and understand more about your views on jobs and careers in early education. The Department has commissioned IFF Research to conduct this research and if you fit this description, we would really value hearing about your views and experiences.
Please click on this link to complete a short survey: www.iffresearch.com/eyfi/la
Business Support Toolkits
Childcare Works have released two new Provider Toolkits for Wraparound and Early Years
The toolkits are designed to be used by all providers of childcare, including PVI, childminders, school and Local Authority run provision.
One toolkit is for Wraparound providers and one for Early Years providers.
Each toolkit has been curated by experts to bring the huge range of information, support and guidance already available into one easy to use resource. The toolkits complement information already available on the HUB and in addition to signposting to Government guidance and resources, connects to sector organisations, banks, and other expert advice and support.
Content is organised into six ‘topics’:
- Business Planning
- Business Growth
- Running of Your Childcare Provision
- Leadership and Management
- Partnership Working
- SEND and Inclusive Practice
Each topic contains sub-topics to make finding relevant content easy. Content is also searchable by business stage and providers can find content suitable for ‘start-up’, ‘growth’, and ‘sustain’ stages of their business.
Family Hub Newsletter
The latest Family Hub Newsletter is available. Click here for access.
Trying to contact a Health Visitor? If you’re trying to get in touch with a Health Visitor, the first port of call is to contact the SPOC line on this number 0300 373 2488. The on-duty Health Visitor will then be able to put you in touch with the right person. If you have any further difficulties, please contact your Early Years Consultant or Performance Partner who will work with your locality Lead Health Visitor to resolve any issues.
Free Thrive Webinar
This Children’s Mental Health Week, join Viv Trask-Hall and Laura Nicholson for ‘5 Proven Strategies for Educators to Help Pupils Express Their Emotions’.
Emotional expression is essential for the healthy development of children and young people. It supports mental wellbeing, enhances communication skills, strengthens relationships and boosts resilience at any age. When pupils haven’t been taught – or don’t feel able – to talk about how they are feeling, it can lead to several challenges that impact their emotional, social and academic development.
Connecting online between 4:30pm and 5:00pm on 4th February. Register for free, here.
Upcoming Events
Don’t miss out on our upcoming training offer – What can a Family Hub offer? A guide for Early Years
This is a virtual session running on Wednesday 5th February 6:30-7:30pm.
Book now via the School Readiness Passport to find out more about what your local Family Hub can offer to support the families in your local community. See the attached information for more details.
