There's less than six weeks until our annual conference. You can book your ticket 👇

We also want to hear why you love working in the early years. If you'd like to share your thoughts for a chance for them to be featured in the event complete this form 👉bit.ly/3US73gV

With applications for the new entitlement offer for eligible children aged nine months & above opening on 12 May, we've produced a simple guide to the offer to share with parents & carers: bit.ly/4beDD2q

More info is also on Family Corner 👉bit.ly/4ajxcto

We have a number of #exhibition and #sponsorship packages available at EECERA.
For more information about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities at EECERA 2024, and to discuss pricing, please email us at [email protected].

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Birmingham City Council is one of 20 Local Authorities selected to offer a new Financial Incentive Pilot (FIP) grant to support the #EarlyYears workforce.

Eligible providers, including childminders, can apply for the grant now!

Find out more: birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org/blog/dfe-finan…

Early Education Midlands Branch and the University of Wolverhampton would like to invite you to join them for their Early Years conference on the 22nd June 2024 - it's free for students!

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A chance to learn about a Froebelian approach to early childhood education. A Froebel Trust two day course for educators based in early years settings in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire & Warwickshire. Just £25 per person! Taking place on 12 & 13 July 2024 with support…

How can communities and community-based organisations (NGOs) create better opportunities for young children to play? Join our webinar next Weds 15 May to discuss and learn more... tinyurl.com/playinpublicsp…

What is ‘slow pedagogy’ and what does it look like for children and practitioners when taken outdoors, asks Alison Clark nurseryworld.co.uk/features/artic…

Today’s teacher training day with Helen Moylett focussed on working with Two Year Olds.
If you're interested in joining our next SCITT cohort, you can find more information here:
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We are a small training provider who offers a bespoke opportunity. By not exceeding a group size of 15 we are able to provide a personal experience and find we are able to respond to individual students needs.
Closing date: 1st July 2024.

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The National Audit Office (NAO) has raised concerns that the government’s extension of early years entitlement for working families will widen the attainment gap between disadvantaged children and their peers. Read more here: buff.ly/4dpXOfg

Read the articles and listen wherever you get your podcasts by searching 👇🏼
The Voice of Early Childhood, or find the link on our website 👇🏾

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New report from the Joseph Rowntree foundation about childcare funding in Scotland: buff.ly/3UxlUNI
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Guildford Nursery School CREC Rachna Joshi The Froebel Partnership Froebel Trust I like the way the whole team across both sites shared examples of how they give each child just the right support. I have been reflecting on how well they know their children.

Had a fabulous day The Froebel Partnership Guildford Nursery School 3 great keynote speakers all sharing messages of how we should know our children and start with their knowledge and interests, workshops on sewing and clay, lovely refreshments and very important the chance to network diolch

We’re excited for next year too!

Sally shares the Froebelian practice prompts related to the central importance of play. 'Play doesn't just happen - it needs to be guided intentionally!' #Froebel #earlyyears #earlyeducation

“We need to understand the principle of observation. The lens in which we see children, and the lens in which children see themselves.” Dr Stella Louis #Froebel #earlyyears #earlyeducation

“We wouldn’t rush the stages of a caterpillar; we shouldn’t rush the stages of child development” Dr Stella Louis #Froebel #earlyyears #earlyeducation

If you’re interested in the Occupations, The Froebel Partnership have recorded a series of presentations here: thefroebelpartnership.co.uk/training/ #Froebel #earlyyears #earlyeducation