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As a city, we are committed to reducing inequality and building inclusion so that all our children and young people grow up in a city where they feel at home, where they feel they belong, and where they and their families can thrive
Bristol Early Years is aware of the significant workforce recruitment and retention challenges facing the sector, both here in our city, and nationally
Bristol Early Years are committed to addressing diversity and inclusion in a meaningful, constructive and holistic way
The Free Entitlement has been expanded to include 2 year olds from working families from April 24 and Under 2s from working families from September 24.
The government is providing a package of training, qualifications, support and guidance for the early years sector to address the impact of the pandemic on the youngest and most disadvantaged children.
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📖✨ Poetry Perspective ✨📖
Have you seen “Refugees” by Brian Bilston?
At first, when read top to bottom, the poem feels uncomfortable — expressing unwelcoming views and telling refugees to “go back.”
But then comes the powerful twist…
👉 “Now read from bottom to top.”
Suddenly, the message transforms into one of empathy, humanity, and welcome. 💛
A simple but powerful reminder of how perspective can change everything. 🌍
@brian_bilston
#RefugeeWeek #Courage #PoetryMatters #DifferentPerspectives #Inclusion #EarlyYears #bristolearlyyears
📖✨ Poetry Perspective ✨📖
Have you seen “Refugees” by Brian Bilston?
At first, when read top to bottom, the poem feels uncomfortable — expressing unwelcoming views and telling refugees to “go back.”
But then comes the powerful twist…
👉 “Now read from bottom to top.”
Suddenly, the message transforms into one of empathy, humanity, and welcome. 💛
A simple but powerful reminder of how perspective can change everything. 🌍
@brian_bilston
#RefugeeWeek #Courage #PoetryMatters #DifferentPerspectives #Inclusion #EarlyYears #bristolearlyyears
🌍✨ EY Book Club – Refugee Collection ✨🌍
This week, we’re sharing a collection of beautiful, child-friendly books that gently explore what it means to be a refugee. 💛📚
Through stories, we can help little ones build empathy, understanding, and kindness for others around the world. 🌈
📖 Join us as we read, talk, and learn together.
The Girl at the Front of the Class by Onjali Q. Rauf and Pippa Curnick
The Suitcase by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros
To The Other Side by Erika Meza
The Last Garden by Rachel Ip and Anneli Bray
The Journey by Francesca Sanna
Don’t forget to check out the website for brilliant resources, longer book lists & much more! www.bristolearlyyears.org.uk/early-years-book-club
Early Years Book Club is a collaboration between Bristol Early Years and The Bristol & Beyond Stronger Practice Hub
@onjalirauf
@pippa_curnick @chris.naylor.ballesteros
@erikadraws
@rachelcip
@annelibray
@frencisan
#bristolandbeyondsph #bristolearlyyears #readingforpleasure #earlyeducation #qualitytext #readingrights #earlyyearsbookclub #RefugeeAwareness
🌍✨ EY Book Club – Refugee Collection ✨🌍
This week, we’re sharing a collection of beautiful, child-friendly books that gently explore what it means to be a refugee. 💛📚
Through stories, we can help little ones build empathy, understanding, and kindness for others around the world. 🌈
📖 Join us as we read, talk, and learn together.
The Girl at the Front of the Class by Onjali Q. Rauf and Pippa Curnick
The Suitcase by Chris Naylor-Ballesteros
To The Other Side by Erika Meza
The Last Garden by Rachel Ip and Anneli Bray
The Journey by Francesca Sanna
Don’t forget to check out the website for brilliant resources, longer book lists & much more! www.bristolearlyyears.org.uk/early-years-book-club
Early Years Book Club is a collaboration between Bristol Early Years and The Bristol & Beyond Stronger Practice Hub
@onjalirauf
@pippa_curnick @chris.naylor.ballesteros
@erikadraws
@rachelcip
@annelibray
@frencisan
#bristolandbeyondsph #bristolearlyyears #readingforpleasure #earlyeducation #qualitytext #readingrights #earlyyearsbookclub #RefugeeAwareness
We would like to share the very latest news and information relating to Bristol Early Years on this website. From inspirational case studies, to exciting developments within professional networks, to new legislation that affects your work, we hope this website provides a regular ‘go to’ place… keeping Bristol’s Early Years professional community informed, inspired and connected.
We look forward to working with you to capture and disseminate the world-class nature of Early Years practice in Bristol. This is your website and we welcome your views, contributions and feedback.
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Dawn Butler – General Enquiries & Safeguarding
Sarah Swann – Inclusion
Kate Irvine – Quality Improvement for settings, schools and childminders
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