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.
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.
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.
Webinar: Early Years Nutrition for Settings and Childminders with Jo Ingleby
Join Jo Ingleby from The Children’s Kitchen for this practical webinar on the new Nutritional Guidance for Early Years Settings. Learn how to improve snacks and meals, promote healthier lunchboxes, develop food policies, and access helpful resources. Perfect for childminders and early years practitioners!
Mathematising the Day by Nicki Cherry
In this blog post by Nicki Cherry, early years settings discover practical ways to integrate mathematics throughout the day using evidence-informed approaches. Drawing on EEF guidance and featuring case studies from North Somerset nurseries, the post demonstrates how educators can weave mathematical concepts, language, and ideas into daily routines, snack times, and play provision to ensure children don’t miss crucial mathematical learning opportunities.
Case Study – Beach School
Helen Pugh, Forest and Beach Adventures Ambassador at Little Adventures Nursery, Weston-Super-Mare, attended a study day with Woodland House Nursery at Severn Beach, exploring Beach Schools and the relationship between physical activity and self regulation. Since the...
Case Study – Musical Creativity in the Baby Room
Lauren Wilcox is the Baby Room Leader at The Learning Tree Nursery, Chilcompton, Somerset. Lauren has attended nearly all of our Working with Babies Network events regionally and in her local area since the SPH began! Here, she reflects upon Mona Sakr’s webinar on...
Mini INSET Session: Joyful Pedagogy
This comprehensive 45-minute staff meeting template guides early years practitioners through understanding and implementing joyful pedagogy in their setting. The resource explores how joy differs from simple enjoyment, examining it as a deeper, lasting state of wellbeing that benefits both children and educators. Teams work through practical activities including sharing personal experiences of joy, identifying recent joyful moments with children, and mapping barriers and bridges to joy in their provision. The template emphasises how joy is expressed differently across cultures and encourages practitioners to recognise diverse forms of joyful expression. With reference to research showing that engaging in joyful play reduces educator stress whilst enhancing wellbeing, this resource includes follow-up activities, supervision prompts, and suggestions for creating ongoing celebrations of joy. The template empowers settings to prioritise authentic, culturally responsive joyful experiences that foster children’s relationships, self-determination, and positive social-emotional development.
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