Elaine Williams, Teaching Assistant at Highters Heath Nursery School, shares her thoughts and experiences, as well as what the children say, about woodwork.

This article from Early Education explores the findings of a review into the special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) provision in the early years within one local authority in relation to inclusion in the Reception year.

Safiaya Abowath-Tulloch, Early Years Consultant (EYC) for Inclusion, shares some of the funding streams available to Birmingham childminders.

CAUTION: Attempting to read this story if you don’t work in the Early Years may lead to severe confusion and a possible headache! You have been warned…

Emma Payne from the Birmingham Scrapstore shares how the Scrapstore can support early years settings to get started with loose parts play.

Safiaya Abowath-Tulloch, Early Years Consultant (EYC) for Inclusion, shares stories from Childminders across Birmingham.

Find out about the Covid-19 Childminder Mentor Programme in this guest post from Claire Fitzgerald, Area Lead on the DfE Mentor Programme.

Safiaya Abowath-Tulloch, Early Years Consultant (EYC) for Inclusion, explores supporting transitions, including the key factors for planning and supporting smooth and successful transitions in the early years.

Hall Green Consortium Schools (HGCS) Early Years Developing Local Provision project: Championing SEND in the Early Years.

Startwell Birmingham Team Leader, Sarah Bates, shares information on the importance of water and tips to encourage consumption both in settings and at home.

Safiaya Abowath-Tulloch, Early Years Consultant (EYC) for Inclusion, explores inclusive practice for childminders, including the importance of building an inclusive environment within childminding settings.

The Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) is now accepting applications for the latest phase of the training, beginning 6 February 2023.