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Early Years and Childcare Quality Team

  • Delivery Plan


    Delivery Plan - outlining support for new providers and existing providers.

  • Workforce


    Information, support and advice for workforce development, including recruitment and retention.

  • Inclusive practice in the early years


    Information, resources and training to promote inclusive practice supporting children with a range of needs, Equality Act 2010.

  • Best Practice Guidance (BPG) for the Early Years


    How to access document, audit tools and resources to support using the BPG.

  • Transitions in the early years


    Transition templates and guidance to support robust transition processes for every child throughout their early years journey.

  • Communication and language in the early years


    Useful links and information about supporting children’s communication and language.

  • Integrated Review at Two


    Information, training links and resources to support with completion of the Kent Integrated Review at Two process.

  • Support for Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) in early years settings


    Key information for SENCOs in EY settings including E&I Team, SEND in the EY. SEND Reflection Tool, Transitions in early years and Emporium.

  • Additional funding available for early years settings


    Information about EYPP, DAF, Emporium and SENIF.

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Events

19
Jun
KSCMP Impact of Parent Mental Health on Children Seminar

This seminar will explore the impact of parental and caregiver mental health issues on the safety and wellbeing of children.

30
Jun
Gestalt Language Processing (GLP)

Gestalt Language Processing

2
Jul
The Green STEM Showcase

The Green STEM Showcase

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