Don’t miss out! We’ll help you plan the next seven days with our round-up of everything that’s happening in the early years sector.

Help shape assessment policy in the EYFS

The Department for Education has launched a short survey to seek the views of early years practitioners and setting leaders on assessment in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Feedback from the sector will help shape future support around assessment. Fill in the anonymous survey here.

Celebrate Black History Month

October is  Black History Month, which honours the history, traditions, arts and culture of Black people in the UK and across the world. Check out some advice on celebrating Black History Month from  Liz Pemberton, director of The Black Nursery Manager Training and Consultancy.  

Tuck into a curry

National Curry Week takes place on October 2-8. Why not share a family-friendly curry recipe with families, as well as featuring it on your menu? Startwell has a number of recipes including chicken and vegetable curry and salmon dupiaza.