Information about childcare in Staffordshire and our latest news for childcare providers http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/News.aspx?Listing_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/upcomingearlyyearsprofessionalcpdopportunities.aspx Two new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training opportunities are available for those with an Early Years Professional Status and who work in Staffordshire. Courses are popular and booking in advance is recommened. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 13:04:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/upcomingearlyyearsprofessionalcpdopportunities.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/earlyyearsprofessionalstatussupportnetwork.aspx The Staffordshire Early Years Professional Status network is led by a group of like minded, highly qualified and committed professionals from a range of early years settings. Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:53:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/earlyyearsprofessionalstatussupportnetwork.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/2012-07-fisthereforparents.aspx Staffordshire Family Information Service provides a whole range of information on services that could be available to children up to their 20th birthday or older if a child has a disability. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:46:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/2012-07-fisthereforparents.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/childcaresettingsreapbenefitsofbespoketraining.aspx Bespoke training was just the ticket for a childcare setting in Stone who is reaping the benefits at being able to access quality training. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:13:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/childcaresettingsreapbenefitsofbespoketraining.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/2012-07-eypscpd.aspx A development opportunity for Early Years Professional Status practitioners based in Staffordshire Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:07:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/2012-07-eypscpd.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/2012-07-eyfs.aspx The revised framework for the EYFS is now available and is set for full implementation from September 2012. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 08:05:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/2012-07-eyfs.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/2012-07-Nutbrown.aspx Professor Nutbrown's interim review of early education and qualifications was published in late March. The review focused on how people working in early years can improve their skills and development in this area. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:16:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/2012-07-Nutbrown.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/2012-07-ChildcareSufficiency.aspx The Childcare Sufficiency Assessment update is now available and has been streamlined for better understanding, but results can still be compared to the assessment of 2011/12. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:13:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/2012-07-ChildcareSufficiency.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/2012-07-NEFDates.aspx Claim forms will be sent out in September 2012 for all childcare providers who offer free funded places for 3 and 4 year olds. Fri, 13 Jul 2012 14:12:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/2012-07-NEFDates.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/sustainabilitygrantsavailable.aspx The local authority recognises the importance of the childcare sector and understand the difficulties the sector faces in the current climate. Staffordshire County Council could offer financial support in the form of a sustainability grant. This is open to any type of childcare provider. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:44:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/sustainabilitygrantsavailable.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/think2.aspx Think 2 is the name given the new project that aims to roll out funded childcare places for disadvantaged 2 year olds within the county. Staffordshire are about to expand their programme in April 2012. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:48:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/think2.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/haveyousigneduptotheearlyyearseupdate.aspx As a childcare provider did you know about the new Early Years E-update? Subscribing to the service would allow us to update you on important information and events in the world of early years. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:46:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/haveyousigneduptotheearlyyearseupdate.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/continuedsupportintrainingforchildcareproviders.aspx The Workforce Development Team are supporting the Early Years and Childcare Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for 2012. The core training programme has a new format and courses are available to childcare providers across Staffordshire. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:31:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/continuedsupportintrainingforchildcareproviders.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/newnefagreementontheway.aspx The new local agreement for free funded places will be sent out to all eligible childcare providers throughout March. It is important all providers return the document as this agreement will be implemented from April. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:34:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/newnefagreementontheway.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/selfservicesiteforchildcareproviders.aspx The Family Information Service is sending out forms to childcare providers to update their information throughout February 2012, but this is not the only way childcare providers can keep up to date. A new Self Service Website is now available. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:09:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/selfservicesiteforchildcareproviders.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/newhomeforfamilyinformationservice.aspx The Family Information Service Team settles into their new home at Staffordshire Place and extends opening hours at no extra cost, this will enable enquirers to receive a better service. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:10:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/newhomeforfamilyinformationservice.aspx Education http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/OfstedFISChanges.aspx Find out more about the information that the Family Information Service receives from Ofsted and how this may have changed your listing. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/education/childcare/news/OfstedFISChanges.aspx