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Read the latest from the Birmingham Early Years Networks, including guest posts from colleagues working across the Early Years Sector in Birmingham.

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Developing Local Provision • SEND • Transition • Stronger Practice Hub • Professional Development/CPD • Childminders • Guest Posts

Birmingham Early Years Networks 9/16/24 Birmingham Early Years Networks 9/16/24

Counting Collections: Unbelievably Easy to Implement and Lots of Fun

Alicia Corpe, Teacher & DSL at Goodway Nursery School, shares her reflections on the impact of the Counting Collections programme.

Birmingham Early Years Networks 7/18/24 Birmingham Early Years Networks 7/18/24

A Conference for All

Sally Leese, one of the Hub Leads for the HEART Midlands Stronger Practice Hub, shares insights into the planning and delivery of the Children at the HEART Spring Conference 2024.

Birmingham Early Years Networks 7/16/24 Birmingham Early Years Networks 7/16/24

What is Empty? The Impact of Teaching Concepts to Children

Jason Lee, Qualified Teacher & DSL at Jakeman Nursery School, shares his reflections on the impact of the Concept Cat programme.

Birmingham Early Years Networks 4/11/24 Birmingham Early Years Networks 4/11/24

Reflections: Children At The Heart Early Years Conference

Alison Hanson, Warwickshire-based Childminder, shares her reflections on the Children At The Heart Early Years Conference 2024.

Birmingham Early Years Networks 2/8/24 Birmingham Early Years Networks 2/8/24

A Journey into Becoming a Stronger Practice Hub Partner

Guest post from Claire Fitzgerald, Area Lead for Childminders in the Midlands, about her journey to becoming a Stronger Practice Hub partner.

Birmingham Early Years Networks 11/27/23 Birmingham Early Years Networks 11/27/23

Come & Play! Childminder Stay-and-Play Sessions at Birmingham Leisure Centres

HEART Midlands Stronger Practice Hub has partnered with Claire Fitzgerald, Area Lead for Childminders in the Midlands, to develop a suite of stay-and-play sessions specifically for childminders.