BEYN Resources
The Birmingham Early Years Networks (BEYN) approach is one that celebrates professional curiosity, nurtures reflective practice, and ensures that every child in Birmingham experiences high‑quality early education from the very start.
BEYN is built on a simple but powerful belief: quality improves when practitioners learn together, reflect together, and act together.
On this page you’ll find resources and downloads to support your practice. Something missing? Let us know: info@birminghamearlyyearsnetworks.org
Transition Collection
A collection of resources to support schools and settings across Birmingham with children transitioning to reception.
In-Setting Professional Development Series
Our in‑setting professional development and learning series offers early years practitioners an opportunity to reflect on their practice.
Reflective Practice Booklets
Our Reflective Practice booklets can be used by individuals or by whole staff teams to support professional and pedagogical growth and development.
Rhymes and Finger Plays Booklet
Our Rhymes and Finger Plays booklet has been produced as a starting point for professional discussion.
Early Years Acronyms Reference Sheet
Our Early Years Acronyms Reference Sheet has some frequently (and less frequently) used acronyms you may come across in the Early Years Sector.