In this section you will find our monthly newsletter for all early years and childcare providers.
Documents associated with articles in the newsletter are also available to download alongside the relevant Key Messages.
Early Years Key Message Newsletters
2020
Early Years Key Messages - May 2020
Early Years Key Messages - April 2020
Early Years Key Messages - March 2020
- Key Messages Document
- NYCC letter to childcare sites
- Useful dates
- Information about 3 year olds survey
Early Years Key Messages - February 2020
Early Years Key Messages - January 2020
- Key Messages Document
- Healthy Packed Lunches for Early Years - Fact Sheet
- Drop in Flyer - February 2020
2019
Early Years Key Messages - December 2019
- Key Messages Document
- Guidance to Writing a Safeguarding Policy for Early Years Providers
- Spring and Summer Term Training 2020
- NYCC Forest School Courses
Early Years Key Messages - November 2019
- Key Messages Document
- Single Central Record
- Winter Readiness Information for Primary, Secondary and Nursery Schools
- Flu Vaccine Information for Early Years Settings
- Brighter Beginnings
Early Years Key Messages - October 2019
- Key Messages Document
- EYFS Statutory Framework Toolkit for Providers
- Intergenerational Project Guidance
- The Value of Effective Early Help Conference
- EHCAR Decision Making Letter Settings
- CI Drop In Poster
- Autumn 2019 Term Early Leadership Forums Agenda
- EHCAR Proforma September 2019
Supplementary Early Years Key Messages - September 2019
- Please find attached the Early Years Entitlement Operational Guide for LA and Providers produced by the Department for Education (DfE) which explains the delivery of 2,3 and 4 year old government funding.
- The attached flyer Brighter Beginnings Parents Workshop at Bilton Children's Centre has been amended to show the Venue. Please can you promote this event to your parents, the workshop is free.
- Reducing Parental Conflict Briefing Paper. There will be a County Conference with Key Note Speakers and Workshops on 3rd October 2019 at the Pavilions in Harrogate for Strategic Leaders, Commissioners and Multi Agency Practitioners to focus on the Reducing Parental Conflict Programme. Details on how to book your place can be found here http://www.safeguardingchildren.co.uk/reducing-parental-conflict-conference There will be follow up training for all front line practitioners, managers and a Train the Trainer course to ensure the continuity of the implementation of the programme.
- Conference Agenda - Save the Date
- The EHCAR Decision Meeting Letter explains the changes to the way we hold meetings around the EHC Assessment
- Early Years Inspection Handbook (updated September 2019)
Early Years Key Messages - September 2019
- Key Messages Document
- DfE Two Year Old Funding - Extended Criteria
- Parent Workshop Flyer
- Referral Process
- Autumn Training: The Early Years Leaders Forums for the Autumn Term have reverted to full days. All early years providers, including childminders, can attend any forum of their choosing to suit their circumstances as the forums are open to all. All training is subject to a minimum number of attendees and a cancellation date for each venue. If you are considering attending any training, please book on through NYES at http://nyestraining.co.uk/ as soon as possible to ensure the course goes ahead.
- Drop in Flyer October 2019
Early Years Key Messages - August 2019
Early Years Key Messages - July 2019
- Key Messages Document
- Retention Period for Records to Include GDPR (May 2018)
- Eat Better, Start Better Guide
Early Years Key Messages - June 2019
- Key Messages Document
- Safeguarding Children Training Guidance 2019-20
- Early Years Inspection Handbook - From September 2019
- Ofsted Inspection Framework - September 2019
Early Years Key Messages - May 2019
- Key Messages Document
- Childminder Safeguarding Audit 2019
- Early Years Provider Safeguarding Audit 2019
- Early Help Briefing Paper
- Early Years Policy Briefing Co-Childminders and Assistants
- Communication and Interaction Session
- Parent Information Session 2019 - Bilton
- EE Food Glorious Food - 16 May 2019
- Music Event - August 2019
Early Years Key Messages - April 2019
- Key Messages Document
- Childcare Survey 2019 Coram Family and Childcare
- Beep Beep Day Flyer 2019
- Drop in Flyer June 2019
Early Years Key Messages - March 2019
- Key Messages Document
- Interim Service Delivery Arrangements for Early Years Advisory Teachers
- Early Years Funding Dates April 2019-March 2020
- Job Vacancy Proforma
Early Years Key Messages - February 2019
- Key Messages Document
- Draft Agenda for Spring Leadership Forums 2019
- Proposed education inspection framework draft for consultation
- Early Years Inspection Handbook January 2019
- What Works Well Resource - Action for Children 2018
Early Years Key Messages - January 2019
The layout has been revised for January's Key messages to make the information clearer and more user friendly.
Key Messages is a vital communication tool which enables us to share Early Years information and updates with you.
We would welcome your feedback on the revised format of Key Messages.
- Key messages document
- Drop in for parents
- What to Expect When? "A guide to your child's learning and development in the early years foundation stage"
- Community First Yorkshire
- Help with Childcare Costs - Childcare Choices
2018
Early Years Key Messages - December 2018
- Key messages document
- Improving the home environment
- Early Learning and Childcare funding for 2 year olds flyer
- Spring Term 2019 Early Years SENco networks
Early Years Key Messages - November 2018
Early Years Key Messages - October 2018
- Key messages document
- NYES early years newsletter
- Evaluation of national rollout of 30 hours
- SEND and EYFS opportunities for information
- SENCo networks autumn term
- Communication and interaction drop in sessions
Early Years Key Messages - September 2018
Early Years Key Messages - July 2018
- September 2017 Online Safety Guidance for Schools and Settings in North Yorkshire
- Consultation Days Information
- SENCo Training and networks courses
Early Years Key Messages - June 2018
- Operation Encompass for Early Years
- Element 3 SEN Support Pilot request form
- SEN Support Pilot Covering Letter
- Childcare Provider Information Agreement -GDPR
- Early Years FAQs
Early Years Key Messages - May 2018
- Communication and Interaction Team Newsletter Summer Term 2018
- Child Safety Week 2018 - Campaign Briefing for Partners
- Childcare Provider Information Agreement - GDPR Update
Early Years Key Messages - April 2018
- 2YO and EYPP UC Changes
- EYAT Consultation Days Info
- Sharing of 2yr Review Information
- Telephone and Contact Numbers for Visiting Health Teams
- 0-5 Children's Services Pathways
- 2yr Review - new pathway June 17
- Young & Yorkshire Newsletter April 2018
Early Years Key Messages - March 2018
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- Autism Education Trust Early Years Event in Scarborough
- Autism Education Trust Early Years Event in Leeds
- Child Ready School Ready Conference Flyer
- EYAT Consultation Days Info
- EY Forums Agenda Spring 2018
Early Years Key Messages - February 2018
- NYES Safeguarding Pathway
- Training Guidance Narrative
- Autism Education Trust Early Years Event in Scarborough
- Autism Education Trust Early Years Event in Leeds
- Autism Education Trust Conference in York
Early Years Key Messages - January 2018
- Referral Form for Small Talk or BB4L - Word document from Key Messages January 2018
