Childminder Drop-in and Stay and Play SessionsWe have been visiting Childminder drop-in and stay and play sessions across Lewisham to share books that children love and talk to childminders...Deaf Awareness WeekDeaf awareness week was 5th to 10th May, but there are things that you can do within your setting all year round. Story Books The resources below can and should be shared all year round...Do Something Big Campaign – advertising your settings vacanciesThe summer wave of the do something big campaign is running until 14th September 2025, encouraging more people to explore a fulfilling...Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Space Requirements Consultation Launch As we get more children ready for school at age 5, we are exploring new ways to help providers offer more high-quality childcare places for families, that include access to outdoor space...Early Years Online Accounts We just wanted to highlight the following points below regarding your Early Years online account, and when you are booking onto our training. When you are login in to your Early Years...Early Years Sports Fund 2025Exciting opportunity to apply for the Early Years Sports Fund - The Early Years Sports Fund is now open for applications in South East London! This fantastic initiative is here to help...EasyPeasy - New App for Parents, Carers and Families Enhancing Your Early Years Family Support Offer with EasyPeasy in partnership with Lewisham Family Hubs. Please can we ask you to share the...Library FocusAttention all leads of: Childminder drop-in sessions, Play-groups, Stay and Play sessions, Day Nurseries and Schools. BOOK FREE ‘Story times, library talks, library cards visits...Looking After Children In Early Years Settings During The Hot WeatherSummer has well and truly arrived and its forecast to be a hot one this year. With the two recent heatwaves and more to come...Martyn’s Law - The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, also known as Martyn’s Law, received Royal Assent on 3 April 2025 and marks a significant step in enhancing public safety...New Early Years Provider Newsletter from the Department for EducationThe Department for Education (DfE) have a new newsletter for early years providers that will begin in early June. Subscribers...Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP) – Supporting Inclusive Practice in Early Years settings in Lewisham OAP refers to the support, strategies, and resources that should be consistently...Publication of Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship (EYTDA) Employer GuidanceFollowing the publication of the Early Years Teacher Degree Apprenticeship Training Provider Guidance in April 2025, the Department for Education is pleased to announce...Refugee Week – 16th to 23rd June 2025This year’s theme, “Community as a Superpower”, invites young children to explore the idea that even small voices can make a big impact. By learning...Summer term EYFS Network & EYFSP drop-in at Tidemill Primary Academy Thank you so much to Tidemill Primary Academy for hosting our Summer term EYFS Network & EYFSP drop-in. The Juniper ProgrammeThe Juniper Programme is a 10-week recovery programme for young children under 4 years of age and their mothers who have experienced domestic abuse...Tiny Happy People is now part of BBC CBeebies ParentingFrom 5th June 2025 Tiny Happy People has a new home CBeebies Parenting which is a brand extension of BBC CBeebies aimed at parents and carers...Transition to Primary SchoolThe Early Years Foundation Stage clearly highlights the importance of facilitating smooth transitions in order to foster children’s emotional wellbeing and maintain the progression...