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Foundation Years January Bulletin | |
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New Do Something Big leaflet | |
Our new Do Something Big leaflet is now available for you to download and print, to support your recruitment activity. This leaflet sets out the different ways to get started in the sector and demonstrates ways to build experience and progress a career in Early Years. Get your copy Download the leaflet here. You can also explore all our other information, which you can access on our Recruitment Resources page. When printed, it should be folded twice to create a three-panel leaflet; so it will open out into three sections; a front cover, an inside spread, and a back panel. For the best result, print at 100 per cent scale and make two vertical folds so it opens out into three sections. There is also a printers’ artwork version on the site. If you need anything, please get in touch with the campaign team at: earlyyears.careers@education.gov.uk | |
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Update on LA monthly payments | |
· We have consistently heard from the childminding sector that termly entitlements payments can make it difficult for them to manage their businesses. · The Best Start in Life commitment announced in July 2025 said that “we will work with local authorities and others to ensure that, where they want to, childminders and other early years providers are paid monthly for the funded hours they provide, making their income more stable.” Update · We wanted to update you that from October 2026, LAs must offer monthly payments to early years providers who request them, including childminders. | |
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Get involved with the Early Years Settings National Year of Reading Offer! | |
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Share your apprentice success stories during National Apprenticeship Week 2026 | |
The Do Something Big early years recruitment campaign is looking for case studies from a range of settings to spotlight during National Apprenticeship Week 2026.
We're searching for current apprentices who can speak authentically about what it's like to build a career in early years – people whose stories show just how rewarding and fulfilling a career in early years can be. The communications opportunity could involve media interviews, being filmed for our social channels, or providing a quote. We'll work around what's convenient for your staff. If any apprentices at your setting would be happy to share their career journey, tell us why they love working in early years, and help inspire others to join the profession, we'd love to hear from them.
To put someone forward, please contact Luke.Prescott@education.gov.uk. | |
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New Ofsted report cards and grades video explainer: a guide for parents | |
We have heard from leaders that they would like support explaining our new grades and report cards to their parents. Our new YouTube video explainer has more information on exactly what Ofsted’s new grades mean, including how we report on safeguarding. Early years settings may find this helpful when explaining their grades and report cards to parents. | |
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Webinar: how the National Education Nature Park works for early years | |
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Do you work with children in their early years? Join us to find out how the Nature Park programme can support you with your everyday teaching and learning.
You'll learn what the National Education Nature Park is, how it's been tailored for early years settings and to meet early learning goals, and how to get started in your setting. In the meantime, check out the guide to the Nature Park for early years
Wednesday 4 February, 12.30-13.00 Register here | |
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Childcare Works & Dingley’s Promise Free Resources | |
Childcare Works in collaboration with Dingley’s Promise has created a collection of resources and videos to support inclusive practice for early years providers, childminders and schools. This collection includes: Information to support the practical use of the Department for Education SEND Assessment Guidance and accompanying tools in your setting. A framework through which to regularly review and adapt to ensure you are inclusive in all you do in your setting. Explore the ‘Assess, Plan, Do, Review’ cycle in detail. Practical ways to approach the development of a curriculum that is inclusive and accessible to all children. All available to download on the Childcare Works HUB | |
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Foundation Years is funded by the Department for Education and brought to you by Begin Bright. |
Our mailing address is: foundationyears@beginbright.com | | | |
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