Birmingham Early Years Networks

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📣 Handful of tickets left for this! Join us TOMORROW afternoon for an inspiring session with Sally Cave 🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-netwo…

🎉 The Alliance’s National Week of Play 2025 kicks off today! 🎉 Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing tips and ideas on how celebrate and encourage child-led play!

✨ NEXT WEEK ✨ Rediscover your love for the early years! 💜 Join Sally Cave for 90 minutes of inspiring dialogue on joy, purpose, and passion in your practice. 🎟️ Last few tickets—grab yours now: eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-netwo… #EarlyYears #LoveWhatWeDo #CPD

✨NEW✨ Stronger Practice Insights: Working with Children under Two A comprehensive collection of materials curated from Hubs nationwide, complemented by links to the #EYFS framework, further research + online resources. 📥 Download free via our website! #EarlyYears #UnderTwos

📣 Are you a young person with SEND, a parent, carer or professional? Birmingham’s SEND Local Area Partnership Inspection is now underway! Your feedback is invaluable, share your experiences of SEND services in Birmingham.

📣 The DfE is reviewing space requirements in early years settings—and @BhamCityCouncil wants YOUR input! Join a consultation event to #HaveYourSay: • Wed 18 June, 10:00–11:30 • Wed 18 June, 16:00–17:30 • Tue 24 June, 18:30–20:00 REGISTER 🔗 birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org/events?tag=Spa…

DEMO & SUPPORT: WellComm Data Collection 🗓️ Fri 13 Jun, 11:00-12:00 📍 Online This session will demonstrate how to use the updated WellComm data spreadsheet and data collection form, with Q&A and signposting to practical support if required. birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org/events/demo-we…

DSL Network Sessions - June 2025 🗓️ Wed 11 June or Thu 12 June, choice of times 📍 Online The June session will cover Safeguarding Updates, Early Help, and the updated safeguarding training requirements in preparation for the changes in September. birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org/events/dsl-net…

✨ FREE CPD - THIS WEEK ✨ There's lots going on across the Birmingham Early Years Networks - check out what's available this week 🧵 #EarlyYears #CPD #Events #ProfessionalDevelopment

✨💬 Early Talk Boost 💬✨ FREE face-to-face training for Birmingham practitioners! #EarlyTalkBoost is a targeted intervention for 3 to 4-year-olds who need help with talking and understanding words. PLACES AVAILABLE on training in May & June: birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org/events?tag=Ear…

“Life is all about developing good strong relationships.” Hear from experts in the early years sector talking about “nurture our relationships ” - one of the six skills clusters in our Shaping Us Framework. centreforearlychildhood.org/our-work/resea…

Do you work in an #EarlyYears setting in England?🐣 Boost the language skills of the little ones at your setting by taking part in our Early Talk Boost research project, in partnership with @EducEndowFoundn! Learn more and register here👇 speechandlanguage.org.uk/educators-and-…

✨ On the blog ✨ Discussing PEPs, target setting, and supporting Looked After Children: an interview with Birmingham Virtual School 👉 birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org/blog/insights-… #EarlyYears #SEND