Early Years B&NES

Leaders and Managers Network and Multi-Agency Briefing - 9th June 2026 - book your place now: buff.ly/uWXMDgH

Scam text messages claiming to be from Ofsted buff.ly/pUzU7WH

Childminder’s Business Toolkit Are you thinking of growing your Childminding business or working away from home for some of the time? Our new Business Toolkit guides your thoughts if you want to explore opportunities for expansion. Click below: buff.ly/Tc9kRyz

Happy Friday!

Exciting PSED Opportunity! Sign up by 27th March! We are delighted to announce that B&NES has been offered some FREE training and resources by Think Equal for settings with 3-4 year olds. buff.ly/ektz4rq

Towards Net Zero – where does your setting sit? buff.ly/OaB18mA

'Shape your Future' Recruitment Website - Advertise your Job Vacancies at no cost! buff.ly/8QX6vWI

Early Years CPD Training Whether it’s developing people’s skills and knowledge through training or bringing colleagues together at an event, our teams deliver training and events that reflect your current needs. View our Calendar Planner: buff.ly/XRbIpSm

Norovirus and other seasonal infections are circulating in our community and are impacting our local health services. buff.ly/MAOejC7

Big Brush Club’s FREE webinar covers causes of tooth decay; common infant oral health problems; preventative advice; food & drink choices; effective toothbrushing, and ways to support children who have SEN. Click here to enrol: Sat 28th February at 10am buff.ly/Cs0xbAn

There is only one week left to enter the free Bath Miles Daily Mile & Jr. Parkrun wave at 11:00 and there are still some places left. Sign up below: buff.ly/Z4ZRD6X

***Don't Forget*** Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) Assessment Networks Join us this February for the YR Assessment Networks, an exciting chance to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of assessment in our region buff.ly/QQRPAuS

Contact your BANES Early Years Advisor to explore how your Climate Action Plan can be meaningfully embedded into your curriculum, all without creating extra workload early_years@bathnes.gov.uk

Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) Assessment Networks Join us this February for the YR Assessment Networks, an exciting chance to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of assessment in our region. buff.ly/RTvHgqp

Early years inspections: frequently asked questions A new post, “Early years inspections: frequently asked questions” has just been published on the Ofsted: early years blog. buff.ly/jlrqKwh

Inspiring Music in the Early Years (25th Feb 2026) Join us online for a practical, energising session designed to enrich your approach to music-making with young children, whether in an EYFS setting, school, Children’s Centre, or library. buff.ly/tymCOji

Secretary of State for Education message - New training to help every child and young person thrive buff.ly/RkJAE6p

Happy New Year 2026 - hope it's a good one for you all!

Wish you all a very Merry Christmas from the Early Years Service Team

Early Years CPD Courses Spring 2026 - please see below link for details of upcoming courses: buff.ly/QFRzLaa