Coming up for Birth to 3s in November and Beyond
The Bristol & Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub is funded by the DFE and is bringing evidence-based CPD, focused on those working with Birth-3 year olds, to our south west region. Online events are open to all early years practitioners and childminders and local events will showcase local practice and be tailored for local areas, while providing opportunities to connect and reflect. This Network Update highlights what is coming up and we’ve also included some interesting articles and resources at the bottom!
- November 21, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
- Being Two: Patterns of Play
November 26, 9:30 am – 11:30 am - Being Two: Communication
December 5, 9:30 am – 11:30 am - Talking with Babies
January 23, 2025 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm - Getting it Right for Babies
February 13 and March 6, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm (2 sessions)
Read more about the SPH regional events and watch our Birth-3 webinars by exploring the following Network pages: Working with Babies network and Spotlight on Twos network
There are more local network events for those working with babies, or those working with twos, that our Network leads have arranged for Bristol. Please get them in your diaries and book your spot!
Bristol Twos Network:
- 18th November 2024, 5:30-7:30pm at Rocking Horse Nursery, BS15 8AF
- 27th January 2025, 4-6pm at Upper Horfield Community School and Early Years
- 24th March 2025, 5-7pm at Rosemary Nursery School
- 19th May 2025, 6-8pm at Magic Roundabout Nursery
- 7th July 2025, 4-6pm at Archfield House Nursery
Read more and Book via the Bristol Early Years calendar.
Bristol Babies Network:
- 3rd December 2024, 5 – 6:30pm Charlton Imperial Nursery, BS3 2NS
- 3 February 2025 6:15 – 7:15pm Kids Planet St Andrew’s Park
- 23 April 2025 6:30 – 8:00pm Windmill Hill City Farm
- 16 June 2025 4:30 – 6:00pm Raised in Bristol at the Greenway Centre
- 12 August 2025 5:45 – 7:15pm The Tin Drum Nursery Ltd
Read more and Book via the Bristol Early Years calendar.
“Representation matters because it shapes the stories babies absorb about themselves and others. It’s about making sure that diversity isn’t just a nice idea but something that’s part of everyday life in the setting.” This is from a lovely EDI Spotlight blog from our Network Lead, Simone Barnes: Race and Representation in the Baby Room
Staying with the diversity theme, we would like to share where you can find recommended inclusive baby and children books:
The best inclusive children’s books, all in one place | IBC
Inclusion and Diversity Books for Babies
Looking for practical advice, you might find the following interesting: An article highlighting the new 4 x 15 minute video resources: ERIC launches online potty training courses for early years practitioners – ERIC.
And a new vodcast: Safer sleep practices for early years educators
Are you expanding your provision? This Nursery World article will be very useful as it covers ‘What to Consider When Setting Up a Room for Two Year Olds’.
You might want to browse the Baby Room Project blog, which is generally good for reflecting on baby room practice.
These are just a few highlights, there will be more rcommendations in the SPH newsletter. And there are many more events, webinars and blogs on our SPH webpages. Bristol & Beyond Stronger Practice Hub – Bristol Early Years Teaching Hub
Contacts
Anna Kawar
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