Cumberland Council sent this bulletin at 21-06-2023 11:54 AM BSTSummer Reading Challenge 2023 Cumbria has enjoyed huge success in the Summer Reading Challenge in recent years. Such opportunities are highlighted by the EEF as a valuable experience for all children, and especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The theme for 2023 is Ready, Set, Read! It’s about getting into reading, getting active and enjoying a whole new reading challenge this summer! This annual national event, presented by The Reading Agency and funded by Arts Council England, encourages children aged 4 to 11yrs (there is also a mini challenge so younger siblings 0-3yrs don’t miss out!) to set themselves a reading challenge through the summer holidays. A promotional video from The Reading Agency about this year’s theme can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__ExdzL0s4E Childminder Mentor Programme The Department for Education (DfE) is offering a programme of support for childminders across England, from May 2023 until July 2024. The Childminder mentor programme is focused on supporting childminders to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the youngest and most disadvantaged children. By joining this programme, you will receive support from experienced early years practitioners who have at least three years' experience as a childminder or supporting childminders, in the roles of Area Lead and Mentor. The support is free and available across England. Please follow this link for further information and to apply. COVID-19 Recovery Childminders | Hempsalls Resources for Early Years Sector about eco education Steps towards a better climate future globally: early-years-sustainability-resource.pdf (ncfe.org.uk) sustainability-matters-in-early-childhood-resource.pdf (ncfe.org.uk) Information all education settings: guidance on government single-use plastics ban The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has published guidance on the single-use plastics ban for a range of cutlery items, which will be enforced from October 2023. This includes details on how to prepare for the ban and the list of items included. EYFS consultation event with the DfE The Early years Alliance are running an event with Sarah Pinder, Early Years Foundation Stage policy team leader at the Department for Education to provide information on the DfE consultation on the EYFS which is running until 26th July 2023. This will provide opportunities to ask questions and understand how to engage in the consultation process Dates and times: 6 July 2023, 7:00PM - 8:00PM Prices: No charge Venue: Alliance Connect - online EYA Portal > Online training and networking > Event details (eyalliance.org.uk) Childminder Network meeting
A reminder that the next Childminder Network meeting is on: Wednesday 28th June 6.00pm – 7.30pm via TEAMS To book your place please email karen.norman@cumberland.gov.uk by Friday 23 June, we will then email you a link to enable you to join the meeting.
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We’re running a big, free workshop at the Beggar’s Theatre on the 11th and 12th of February to show youngsters, adults and anyone else who’s interested what kind of scientific activities we get up to at STEM club. There’ll be something for everyone! Do you want to make your own rocket to see if yours can fly the furthest? Do you want to see if your hair stands on end when you approach the electrifying Van Der Graff machine? Do want to make your own colourful cup of bouncing, endothermic slime?
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Copeland Adult Learning Courses will soon be available at Millom Network Centre! Please see the table below for a list of courses, dates and times. If you require any further information, don’t hesitate to call us on 01229 666025 or you can come down and see us in person at Unit 3, Devonshire Road Industrial Estate, Millom.  |
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