The winners of the National NMT Nursery Awards reflect on what their achievement means to them
The week ahead: July 21-28
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.
Learn about self-compassion on International Self-care Day
Able Futures is running a free webinar on Monday 24 July, International Self-care Day. It will cover how being compassionate to ourselves is an important way to support mental wellbeing, and how Able Futures can help support people with things that may be affecting their time at work, so they can learn new ways to feel better. Able Futures set up on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions to support people working and living with mental difficulties, employers and apprenticeship providers.
Take part in the Big Butterfly Count
Between Friday 14th July and Sunday 6th August choose a place to spot butterflies and moths with children. Watch for 15 minutes and record which species you see. Download a handy identification chart and an app to record your findings on the Big Butterfly Count website.
Get management tips on TikTok
The Chartered Management Institute has landed on TikTok with a range of short videos covering most-asked questions about management, from how to support colleagues with disabilities to creating a work culture where people can be their authentic selves.
Last chance to comment on EYFS changes
There’s one week left to respond to the DfE consultation on the EYFS, and give your views on proposals including reducing the proportion of Level 2 staff required to meet ratio requirements, and new ways to gain exemption from qualification requirements by demonstrating experience.
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