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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 6/3/24 Birmingham Early Years Networks 6/3/24

Inclusion Support Early Years Funding (ISEY) - A Childminder’s Perspective

Guest post from Marvadha Foolchand who shares her experience with ISEY funding in Birmingham - from the application process to the impact these vital funds had on the child.

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.

Stacey Overton 11/16/23 Stacey Overton 11/16/23

Birmingham Childminders: Funding Pathways

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

Birmingham Early Years Networks 9/25/23 Birmingham Early Years Networks 9/25/23

The Only Way to Thrive Is to THRIVE together

Guest post by Alison Hanson – Childminder Mentor from Warwickshire.

Stacey Overton 8/4/23 Stacey Overton 8/4/23

Birmingham Childminders: In the Spotlight

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

Birmingham Early Years Networks 6/8/23 Birmingham Early Years Networks 6/8/23

Covid-19 Childminder Mentor Programme

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

Birmingham Early Years Networks 5/9/23 Birmingham Early Years Networks 5/9/23

Birmingham Childminders: Supporting Transitions

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.

Birmingham Early Years Networks 2/27/23 Birmingham Early Years Networks 2/27/23

Birmingham Childminders: Let’s Talk Inclusive Practice

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.

Birmingham Early Years Networks 9/29/22 Birmingham Early Years Networks 9/29/22

Childminder Inclusion Network Update: September 2022

An update from the Early Years and Childcare Inclusion Team regarding the Childminder Inclusion Network (CIN), including new staff introductions and online networking sessions for 2022/23.

Birmingham Early Years Networks 8/19/21 Birmingham Early Years Networks 8/19/21

Birmingham Childminders: Do you know about the Childminder Inclusion Network?

Hello Birmingham Childminders! Welcome to the first blog post of the newly formed Early Years and Childcare Inclusion Team. We are very excited to be offering the Childminder Inclusion Network to support you in your practice of delivering high-quality care for children with SEND.