Barnsley Early Years Quality Team

We are recruiting for Early Years Leads across West and South Yorkshire.

Join the team and shape the future of early education!

If you are Level 6 qualified, experienced with children aged 0-4, and love mentoring others, then this opportunity is for you!

The roles available are:

▶️ Early Years Learning Lead: Early Language (4 Days a week)
▶️ Early Years Learning Lead: Early Maths (3 Days a week)
▶️ Early Years Learning Lead: Personal, Social and Emotional Development (2 Days a week)

In each role, you will deliver DfE training, provide tailored coaching to settings, and work with local and national networks

✔️Hybrid working
✔️Fixed Term until March 2028 (possible extension)
✔️Closing date: midday, 23rd June, 2026

Ready to make a difference and help us improve outcomes for young children?

Then please explore these fantastic opportunities here:

https://www.bradfordbirthto19.co.uk/careers

We look forward to hearing from you!

An update on safer sleeping: DfE recommends that coracles are only used for babies aged over 12 months. This is due to safety risks. A cot, carry cot, moses basket or travel cot that meets British Safety Standards is the safest place for a baby aged 12 months and under to sleep in.

The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is inviting early years settings to take part in new research projects focused on improving children’s communication and language.

By participating, settings can access free professional development programmes while also contributing to vital evidence on effective early years practice.

Opportunities include:
• OxEd Whole Class & NELI – a universal oral language enrichment programme for Reception pupils : https://zurl.co/sgW9H

• Talk with Tales for Children (TWiTCH) – supporting nursery practitioners to strengthen language development through interactive reading : https://zurl.co/dgAYY

Good to share with your families

The Early Years Coalition invite you to join us for the launch of the second edition of Birth to 5 Matters, non-statutory guidance for the EYFS. Hear key aspects of how the second edition have been updated and expanded, and highlights of the new and improved website. Numbers are limited, so please register to secure a place.
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A recording of the launch event will be available for those unable to attend on the night.

DfE are calling for evidence to inform guidance on screen use by 4-/5-year-olds in Reception to be submitted to the consultation on screen use by children aged 5-16.
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Screen use by children aged 5 to 16 We’re seeking research on screen use by children aged 5 to 16, to inform parental guidance and future policy.

New from the Department for Education (DfE) this week:
A consultation on Shaping the Future of Early Years Teaching is seeking views on proposals for a shared core body of professional early years knowledge, options for how early years teacher training could be structured in future, potential routes to Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for early years teachers and delivery implications for these courses, including induction and placements. (Deadline: 24 September 2026.)

Shaping the future of early years teaching Seeking views from the sector and public on reforms that will define how early years teachers are trained and assessed in future.

Birth to 5 Matters:
Non-statutory guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage
An updated second edition will be available from mid-July 2026

For more information follow the link below:
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Birth To 5 Matters – Guidance by the sector, for the sector Birth to 5 Matters:non-statutory guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage The first draft of the revised Bto5M is now ready for you to read. Here is a summary of the main changes. All about Birth to 5 Matters Professional development resources to support Birth to 5 Matters Videos Podcasts Case....

GOV.UK Blog: UK Health Security Agency

How to have a fun and healthy farm visit with the family
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https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/02/how-to-stay-safe-from-infections-carried-by-animals-when-visiting-a-farm/

How to have a fun and healthy farm visit with the family – UK Health Security Agency This blog post was reviewed and updated in February 2026. Visiting a farm is one of the most enjoyable and educational experience outdoor activities for kids, but it carries a risk of infection from animals or the environment. Farm animals