The Foundation Years website has just launched the Children’s Centre Knowledge Hub which has the latest news, information and examples of effective ways of working. There are many fantastic examples of innovative practice around delivery models, services and what works effectively in practice in children’s centres across the country. We want to share these [...]
The Institute of Health Equity was commissioned by 4Children to identify the most important outcomes Children’s Centres should be striving for in order to give all children positive early-years experiences. The IHE have published both an executive summary and a full evidence review which call for a renewed focus on supporting good parenting and the environment [...]
Children’s Centre Census 2012 4Children have launched their Children’s Centre Census 2012. The census will ask centres questions about the number and type of staff they employ, the number of childcare places they provide, the mix between universal and targeted services and their experiences of providing services in a recession. The results will help provide a [...]
The revised EYFS gives an opportunity for leaders, managers and practitioners to reflect on current systems, routines and everyday practice. Over the next few weeks we will be preparing for the countdown by posting prompts for reflection to help you think about your groundwork for September when the revised EYFS Framework needs to be implemented. [...]
The new EYFS gives an opportunity for leaders, managers and practitioners to revisit systems, routines and everyday practice. Over the next few weeks we will be preparing for the countdown by posting top tips to help you think about your groundwork for September when the new EYFS Framework needs to be implemented. This week we [...]