Bury Council Early Years Team

07/09/2026

📢📢The Role of the Communication Champion in Bury-an interactive workshop.💬💬
This session is delivered online by the Lead Officer for Early Years Development. To book your place please email [email protected]👍

07/09/2026

‼️CALLING SCHOOLS and EARLY YEARS SETTINGS‼️....
As you may be aware the GMCA Early Years Application is now available FREE for all early years settings in Bury.

Before the summer break🌞we uploaded some of our Early Years Practitioners from PVI settings onto the application. We are continuing to do this, but would also like to hear from schools with early years provision, who may also be interested in using the application.

💻⌨️The next training sessions are listed on the flier below. These have been scheduled to help you understand how the app works, and how it can support you in your setting👍

To find out more or to book a place please email: [email protected]

07/09/2026

*Free training* We are excited to bring some outdoor training for ALL Bury Early Years Providers in collaboration with The Muddy Puddle Teacher.
On 5th October we are welcoming practitioners, teachers, teaching assistants and wraparound providers to this outdoor based session. It is taking place at Radcliffe Football club - 9.30-2.30.
To book please email [email protected] we cannot wait to see you there!

05/09/2026

Did you know our Early Years Development Team run these drop in sessions with colleagues from Speech Therapy.
You are always welcome to come along and ask for advice or alternatively feel free to sign post your parents and carers to these sessions!

Don't forget.....Monday 7th September 10-11am
We are back at Radcliffe Children's Centre for our monthly speech and language drop in session where you can come along for advice and guidance to support your child's speech, language and communication development.

Look forward to seeing you there, Kirsty & Claire 😀

03/09/2026

Our monthly tips for supporting ‘Early Years Development’⭐️
Please feel free to use our monthly tips in your setting and share with your families ⭐️ from the Early Years Development Team ✨

03/09/2026

On Monday 14th October, we are delivering the first of our Tier 1 - Beginning to session - Routines and Logistics.
This session is aimed at ALL practitioners but is particularly suitable for those who are new to the role or would like a refresher on aspects of Early Years practice. The session will be online via TEAMS - to book a place please email [email protected]

03/09/2026

I Am Reception | Practical Ideas, Professional Discussion & Support 23 September

Join us for the next session in our popular I Am... series: I Am Reception, taking place on 23rd September at East Ward Primary School.

Aimed at all staff working in Reception, this session will support both new and experienced practitioners by providing opportunities to ask questions, share experiences, and explore effective practice and provision.
The focus is on the realities of working in Reception and will explore areas such as, developing high-quality interactions, and understanding the learning opportunities that exist beyond planned activities.
The session also includes a couple of interactive elements. The first is a Solution Circle, which can be completed anonymously if preferred. Participants are invited to share any challenges they may be experiencing, whether related to timetables, making the most of the day, behaviour, or any other aspect of practice. The group can then discuss ideas, share strategies, and offer support based on their own experiences.
The second activity is Share Your Shelf or Share Your Space, which can also be anonymous. Participants can share photographs of their learning environments, and colleagues attending the session can offer supportive suggestions and ideas on how the space might be used most effectively.

To reserve your place, please email: [email protected].

01/09/2026

The updated version of KCSIE has been released today, please read and familiarise yourself with the changes, if you have any questions please email [email protected]

Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.

01/09/2026

Don’t forget the updated versions of the EYFS Statutory Framework come into force today, any questions please email [email protected]

The early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework is mandatory for all early years settings. It sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well, and are kept healthy and safe.

27/08/2026

Good afternoon,
Just a reminder our next Early Years Communication Champion Networks are scheduled for Wednesday 16th September on MS Teams.

I look forward to seeing you virtually,
From Sharon- Early Years Development Lead-Bury Early Years Team 🙂