Early Years
Web links
Sheffield Directory - Get information and advice, and discover local groups, activities and services in your area. The Local Offer is part of the Sheffield Directory. The Local Offer has lots of advice, information and services. This supports children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities aged 0-25. You can also join the Sheffield SEND Facebook Group. You can also sign up for updates on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Sheffield.
https://www.sheffielddirectory.org.uk/
Sheffield Parent Carer Forum - An independent group of parents and carers of children and young people (0-25) with special educational needs and disabilities. The main aim is to ensure the needs of our children are met, they bring together parent carers from across Sheffield to provide mutual support, exchange information, and influence policy and practice.
https://sheffieldparentcarerforum.org.uk/
Foundation Years - The latest news, policy and resources for early years professionals, delivering regular, relevant, topical information and sector news to support you in your role as an early years professional.
Foundation Years is funded by the UK Government’s Department for Education
https://www.foundationyears.org.uk/
Help for early years providers - Resources, activities and support articles for childminders and practitioners working with children aged 0-5 years.
https://help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk/
Early years child development training - This free online training developed by DfE provides an overview of child development and offers practical advice for supporting children in your setting, including reception years.
https://child-development-training.education.gov.uk/
Early years and childcare: guidance for providers - Information for early years providers, childminders and nurseries including guidance on the early years foundation stage (EYFS), funding and training.
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/early-years-and-childcare-guidance-for-providers