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Category: SPH News
We’re Recruiting Early Years Stronger Practice Advisors (SPAs)
The Bristol & Beyond Stronger Practice Hub will be recruiting for five SPA roles, including...
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Recruiting Now for Learning Leads!
RECRUITING NOW FOR LEARNING LEADS – Deadline is 9am on the 17th June Advance Your Career and...
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Is Your Setting Ready to Champion Early Maths?
Maths Champions is a fully-funded online professional development programme developed by the NDNA, with support from the EEF. Proven to boost children’s maths and language attainment by an average of three additional months, it’s one of a number of evidence-based CPD programmes currently open to early years practitioners across our region.
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Events in Your Area and LA Links
A series of fully funded events aimed at nursery practitioners, childminders, and educators will take place across the region this spring. These sessions include workshops on early years development and trauma-informed practices. Participants can find local events and book through beyth.co.uk/sph/local-offer, enhancing educational opportunities in their communities.
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Supporting Childminders: Connect, Learn and Grow Together
The Bristol & Beyond Stronger Practice Hub offers essential support for childminders facing isolation and challenges. Through networking events, personalized online assistance, and a vibrant Facebook community, childminders can connect with peers and receive practical advice. Additional opportunities include outdoor learning programs and workshops focused on inclusion and parental partnerships, all aimed at enhancing practice and community.
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Early Writing Conference: Ready to Challenge What “Ready to Write” Really Means?
Join two of the UK’s leading early years experts, Jan Dubiel and Helen Battelley, for a...
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Understanding Ofsted’s Expectations: Free Education Inspection Framework Briefings
Two free virtual briefing sessions in December will help prepare for Ofsted inspections by clarifying the revised Education Inspection Framework (EIF). Ideal for childminders and early years practitioners, these hour-long sessions will cover Ofsted’s judgement areas, inspector expectations, and key updates to enhance confidence in practice.
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Emotion Coaching Programme – Recruiting Now!
The Stronger Practice Hub offers early years educators access to fully funded Emotion Coaching training, promoting children’s emotional and behavioral well-being. Two cohorts are available: one in Bristol and another online, with workshops covering self-regulation and practical strategies. Interested parties should submit an expression of interest by December 12.
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Exciting Maths Opportunities for Early Years Practitioners – Recruiting Now!
The Stronger Practice Hub is launching two professional development programs to enhance early years mathematics teaching in Bristol. The Maths PDP Pilot offers interactive training for 15 settings, while the Maths Champions Programme trains staff to improve children’s maths outcomes. Both initiatives provide evidence-based strategies for educators.
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