Dear Colleagues,

Please find information about three upcoming events:-

• Network CPD-An Introduction to The Children’s Kitchen Early Years Food Exploration with Jo Ingleby on Wed 29^th March 0930-1330
  
  
• Professional Identity & the Early Years Curriculum “Once Upon a Time & Just Imagine” with Helen Moylett Bristol & Bath ECHO and Early Education present, in partnership with Bristol University: Language, Literacies & Education Network (LLEN) on Saturday 25^th March 2023 from 1000-1200
  
  
• Ofsted Big Conversation – Southwest Open Regional meeting on Tuesday 14^th March from 1530-1730. The Ofsted Big Conversation brings together representatives of Early Years childcare providers and Ofsted across the UK. Its aims are: 
  • To provide a communication forum where providers*, who deliver Early Years care and education, can collectively bring shared areas of concern or common themes they seek further clarification on, to a representative from Ofsted, and receive a timely response
  • To provide Ofsted an opportunity to give updates on changes and direction of travel and to help dispel Ofsted ‘myths’. In the online meeting on 14^th March Cheryl Hadland will be screen-sharing a presentation throughout the meeting and there will be a messaging forum running for questions, as well as an opportunity for discussion during the open Q&A session. Jane Burchall, Senior Ofsted Inspector, will be attending as a guest speaker. During this meeting, we will be using break off rooms for individual LAs to share updates and answer location-specific questions. To join the #OBC on Tuesday 14th March 2023, please register using the link below

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ofsted-big-conversation-south-west-open-regional-tickets-532078249367?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

Best wishes,

Early Years Service

Education and Skills Directorate