Early Years Stoke

Early Years Stoke Welcome to Stoke on Trent Local Authority Early Years Quality Improvement Team. Here you will find lots of information related to early years.

The opening hours of the team are:
8-4pm, Monday to Friday.

02/09/2026

As your children head back to school this week 🚸 you are encouraged to help protect them from the virus by signing the relevant consent forms.

The free NHS flu vaccine will be offered to all school children from reception to Year 11.👩‍⚕️

Flu vaccination will also be offered to:
▶️pregnant women
▶️young children aged two and three on 31st August 2026
▶️children aged six months to under 18 years in clinical risk groups
▶️young people aged 17 and over attending special educational needs schools who are in a clinical risk groups.

Vaccinations is the best protection against the virus and help keep children healthy, reduce school absences, support learning and protect family members🥵.

Children and young people who have missed vaccinations can attend community catch up clinics 👇

🔗https://www.mpft.nhs.uk/services/school-age-immunisation-service

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

02/09/2026

KCSIE 2026 has been published, with the new statutory guidance coming into force on 1 September 2026.

From all staff reading Part One in full to updates on mobile phones, online harm, safeguarding records and volunteer checks, there is plenty for schools and education professionals to be aware of.

Our latest guide highlights 10 key changes, including:
• Part One reading expectations for all staff
• Mobile phone-free guidance
• Online harm, deepfakes and sextortion
• Misogyny and escalation risks
• Mental health warning signs
• Gender-questioning children
• Volunteer checks
• Family Help and joined-up support
• Stronger safeguarding records

It also flags wider updates around Operation Encompass, filtering and monitoring, cyber security and child protection files.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5gxzz

02/09/2026

The latest booksale at City Central Library - Hanley is kicking off this Wednesday!!

We've mostly got non-fiction for sale initially, with all sorts of subjects covered but we will be restocking the sale as it goes on so don't worry if you can't make it to the opening day!

02/09/2026

Starting school is a big step, and saying goodbye can sometimes feel hard. ❤️ These simple little ideas can help children feel connected, comforted and reassured until home time. 🎒⭐️

02/09/2026

💙 Understanding Children’s Anxiety Workshop 💙

Do you support, care for, or work with children and young people? Join our Understanding Children’s Anxiety Workshop to gain valuable knowledge and practical skills to help children who may be experiencing anxiety.

During this informative workshop, you will learn:
✅ What anxiety is and how it affects children and young people
✅ How to recognise common signs and triggers of anxiety
✅ Practical ways to provide emotional support
✅ The importance of active listening and effective communication
✅ Strategies to help children feel understood and supported

This workshop is ideal for parents, carers, volunteers, and anyone interested in supporting children’s emotional wellbeing.

📅 Tuesday 8th September 2026
🕤 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Tunstall Together C.I.C & "a place to go" Tunstall Together C.I.C A Place To Go
21 The Boulevard, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 6BD

📞 To enrol, call 01782 234775
📱 Or scan the QR code below to register your interest.

🌟 Build your confidence in supporting children and young people with anxiety. Reserve your place today! 🌟

02/09/2026

Next Monday 7th September 10am - 12pm we have a new Distribution Centre Opening. This will be at St Stephens Church 161a Dawlish Drive, Bentilee, ST2 0ET.

02/09/2026

What changes do you need to tell Ofsted about?

Changes affecting your registration include your contact details, where you work and changes to registered individuals such as household members, directors or committee members.

You must always tell us about serious childcare incidents, allegations and events that may affect someone’s suitability to be provide childcare.[CR30.1].

You must tell us within 14 days of the change or event. Read our blog post for more information: https://earlyyears.blog.gov.uk/2025/02/14/when-do-you-need-to-notify-ofsted/

02/09/2026

🍂 PEGiS September Events 🍂

Looking for support, information, or someone to talk to? 💜

PEGiS has lots of free events this September for parents, carers, and families of children with SEND.

☕ Coffee mornings
💻 Online Zoom talks
🤝 Support groups
🧠 Helpful advice from local professionals
💬 Time to chat with other families

These friendly sessions are a great way to get support, ask questions, and meet people who understand.

🌈 Everyone is welcome, and all events are free to join.

Take a look at the September timetable below and see what is right for your family.

💙 You are not alone. Support is here.

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Glebe Street
Stoke-on-Trent

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