Warwickshire County Council Early Years

08/09/2026

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Welcome to this week’s HEARTBeat, bringing you upcoming opportunities, practical resources and inspiration to support your early years practice!

08/09/2026

What is a 'low-stim' video or TV show? And are they better for your child than high-stimulation content? CBeebies Parenting spoke to child psychologist Linda Blair to find out more.

08/09/2026

Happy ! We love our four-legged friends and all the joy they bring to our lives. But we also know that any dog can bite if they feel they have no other option.

That’s why it’s so important to learn what you can do as a family to keep everyone safe and happy together.

Download our fact sheet for top tips: https://capt.org.uk/dogs-and-children/

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08/09/2026

Living in Warwickshire?
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stressed.
Call 0800 616171 to speak to one of our friendly and compassionate advisors.

Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.

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08/09/2026

The Crisis and Resilience Fund supports people facing immediate financial hardship, while also investing in services and partner organisations that help residents build their financial resilience for the longer term.

https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/news/article/7958/residents-offered-support-with-cost-of-living-through-crisis-and-resilience-fund

08/09/2026

Did you know you can find a wealth of information and advice to support neurodivergent people of all ages across Coventry and Warwickshire in a free E-booklet co-produced by professionals and neurodivergent people and their families.

The E-booklet is designed to be accessible and has links to useful webpages and videos, as well as local services covering health, education and community support.

To find out more please click on the link below.
https://www.happyhealthylives.uk/staying-happy-and-healthy/improving-access-experience-and-outcomes/learning-disability-autism-and-neurodiversity/neurodiversity-autism/information-for-neurodivergent-people-and-their-families/

08/09/2026

Do you have a child in nursery or one about to start?

Illnesses like measles and whooping cough can be serious. Vaccinating your child can help protect them. To check if your child has missed any vaccines, look in their red book or contact your GP practice.

🔗Get more info: www.nhs.uk/childhoodvaccinations

08/09/2026

🚨 Did you know, as part of safer eating practices in nurseries, settings will need at least one paediatric first aid (PFA) trained member of staff at all times present when children are eating?

Millie's Mark accreditation will be awarded as a special endorsement to childcare providers that go above and beyond these minimum requirements by having 100% of staff trained in paediatric first aid, and also ensuring that everything learned during the course is kept alive and in the forefront of practitioners’ minds so that they are confident, ready and capable.

You can find out more about Millie's Mark and how to apply for accreditation here: https://www.milliesmark.com/

08/09/2026

Changes or transitions at nursery, school, college or university may feel big or overwhelming to your child. They may prompt some anxious feelings.