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Dingley’s Promise Mark of Achievement Success in Birmingham
Three early years settings in Birmingham have completed the Dingley’s Promise Early Years Inclusion training and achieved their Mark of Achievement (MOA) Award!
UPDATED: DfE Financial Incentive Pilot (FIP) Launched for Birmingham Early Years Workforce
Birmingham City Council has been selected to become one of 20 Local Authorities to offer a Financial Incentive Pilot (FIP) grant to support the recruitment of an additional 654 Birmingham-based early years staff.
Become a School Governor and Make a Difference in Early Years Education
Are you passionate about education, child development, and making a meaningful impact in your community?
Becoming a school governor might be the perfect role for you!
Dingley’s Promise: Early Years Inclusion Programme
Birmingham is one of the Local Authorities chosen to participate in the Dingley’s Promise Early Years Inclusion Programme; we need you to help make it a success!
Birmingham Tax-Free Childcare Surveys - Have Your Say!
Birmingham City Council Early Years and Childcare Service are currently undertaking two surveys on the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, one for childcare providers and one for parents/carers. Responses will help improve access to childcare and support other families in Birmingham — Have your say! Closing date is Friday 24 June, for both surveys.
The Birmingham Transition Approach
From September 2021, a group of professionals committed to improving children's outcomes through a consistent transition approach have been meeting to develop the "Birmingham Transition Approach".
Meeting the Needs of Early Years Children with SEND
Karen Jones, acting Head of Early Years SEND and Early Years Inclusion Support (EYIS) for Birmingham, shares an update on behalf of the Local Authority EY SEND Leads Group on meeting the needs of children with SEND, prior to transition to reception.
Birmingham Childcare Surveys - Have Your Say!
Birmingham City Council Early Years and Childcare Service are currently undertaking two childcare surveys, one for childcare providers and the other for parents and carers. Closing date for respondents is Sun 12 Dec, for both surveys. Responses will help shape future provision — Have your say!
WellComm Project Update - Speech, Language and Communication
The WellComm speech, language and communication project is now beginning delivery for Cohort 3 which includes Edgbaston, Erdington, Selly Oak and Sutton Coldfield Districts.
BCC Update: 5 January 2021
Update from Lindsey Trivett, Head of Early Years, Childcare and Children’s Centres at Birmingham City Council, including new national lockdown measures, Spring Term funding, and further information about support for vulnerable children and families.