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Stronger Practice Hubs
by Caroline Vollans
Caroline Vollans finds out more about the Stronger Practice Hubs that are being formed with the aim of supporting evidence based professional development and to share good practice.
Podcast: Policies for Early Childhood: advice for the next government
Helen and Anya talk to Ben Cooper, Research Manager at Fabian Society, about the current state of the early years sector and what needs to change to ensure all children access the very best early education and care.
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Q&A with Professor Eunice Lumsden
Caroline Vollans interviews Professor Eunice Lumsden, reflecting on Early Years professionals, policy, and children and families.
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‘What is your story?’ - FREE webinar
I wanted to share with you a FREE webinar that Laura Henry-Allian is hosting on Thursday 16th May 2024. ‘What is your story? Keeping the voice of the child centre at all times’ You may recall that ‘What is your story?’ was a theme that ran through Laura’s ‘My Family. Your Family’ Book Launch Conference as Laura believes that in asking this question as a way of helping to understand why we do what we do personally and professionally. The webinar will amplify how everyone’s story is woven in their day-to-day lives. The webinar will also explore the significance of keeping the needs of children at the centre of all decisions and how this impacts children’s learning and development. Laura will be joined by Garry Ratclife, CEO of the Golden Thread Alliance, Multi Academy Trust; (Garry as you may recall provided a keynote at Laura’s conference – this is a different keynote!) and he will be sharing the Golden Thread Alliance values, Respect, Equality, Courage, Integrity, Ambition, Kindness, and Responsibility and how they are central to everything within the nine schools the trust oversees. He will also share how he and his husband have adoped for children all with different needs and abilities. There will also be an opportunity for questions and reflections. Places are limited – booking is via the following link: What’s Your Story? -
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Exporting Relative Details
In this tutorial we’re going to look at how to export your relative’s details from Tapestry. Doing this will provide you with either a PDF or CSV file showing all your relative’s details which include: names, emails, phone numbers, collection passwords and linked children. First, click your name in the top right and then select Control Panel. Within Control Panel, select Manage Relatives from the menu on the left and then scroll to the bottom of this page. At the bottom you will see two options for exporting your relative’s details: export as a PDF and export as a CSV. Clicking either of these will automatically start downloading in your preferred format. The CSV format will look something like this: And the PDF will look something like this: Back to Main Tutorials Page -
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2024 - 13/15 May or 28 June & 1 July Designated Safeguarding Lead for Education Settings (Level 3)
Designated Safeguarding Lead for Education Settings (Level 3) This course will offer delegates the opportunity to develop their skills, knowledge and understanding to perform this role. Southampton City Council training includes bespoke local safeguarding updates from professional experts in their subject areas to respond to safeguarding issues within the local context. Please click HERE for further course information. Session dates 13 May and 15 May 2024 - 9am-4.15pm - Virtual 28 June and 1 July 2024 - 9am-4.15pm - Civic Centre Fee for training Southampton City Council Maintained Schools: £180 Subsidised price for Southampton PVI Early Years & Childcare providers and voluntary organisations: £115 Academies, free schools and other organisations: £215 -
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Oral Health in Early Years free training
Hello, we wanted to let you all know that we are running training sessions throughout the year which can help you to 'promote the good oral health of children attending your setting' (EYFS). These free online training sessions (including some evening sessions) are for anyone working in early years. We cover topics like tooth-friendly snacks and drinks, toothbrushing tips, bottle and dummy use, as well as activity ideas. After attending the training we email you lots of resources to use in your setting. Please see our flyer for session dates and booking information. Who are we? We are your local Oral Health Improvement Team. We are employed by the NHS but our service is commissioned by Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire Councils. We look forward to hearing from you! early years oral health training flyer apr-dec 24.pdf -
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Collection password on registers
Hi there. I'm just getting in touch to let you know you can now add a "collection password" to a relative's account! You'll see the box when adding any new relative, but you can also add one for existing relatives by clicking "edit" next to their name on the Manage Relatives screen. The collection passwords for all relatives can be viewed by exporting your relative's details. Just scroll down to the bottom of Manage Relatives and you'll see two options for exporting the list. We are also making some changes to how you navigate Tapestry soon, and the collection password will be made more visible after we do so. Would you like me to contact you again when those navigation changes occur? I look forward to hearing from you soon :)- 1
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Professionally printed copies of the journals
We have teamed up with a publisher, Group Hugs, to offer professionally printed copies of children’s journals. Prices start at £14.95 + postage and can be purchased by the schools and settings or by parents and carers directly. When managers on a Tapestry account export PDF copies of the journals for parents and carers, the relatives will see an option to purchase a printed copy of the journal, alongside the existing option to download the PDF copy for free. Relatives, schools, and settings can also order printed journals by uploading PDF copies to Group Hugs. This is particularly useful when it comes to ordering backdated copies. In a few weeks you will also be able to purchase multiple copies at once. You can see more information and the full price list on our tapestry.info website.
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