Early Years Wales

03/10/2026

🏆𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 🏆

🌈 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧.

📢Back by popular demand......
We know that creating a truly neuroinclusive Early Years setting isn’t always straightforward…If you’re ready to move from awareness into action, or from uncertain into confident in supporting neurodivergent children, this is for you!

https://www.earlyyears.wales/en/event/neuroinclusion-champion-training

✨In this practical, supportive & impactful course, you’ll walk away with practical strategies and guidance you can implement immediately ✨

𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨:
✔️ Create a truly neuroinclusive environment
✔️ Build consistency across your whole setting
✔️ Understand behaviour as communication
✔️ Plan smoother transitions
✔️ Remove hidden barriers in your systems
✔️ Handle difficult conversations with confidence
🏆 Become a 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐏 𝐂𝐲𝐦𝐫𝐮 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧

📅 𝟑 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 (October 7th, 14th & 21st | 6–8pm)
Total financial investment: £60 members | £100 non members
𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: https://www.earlyyears.wales/en/event/neuroinclusion-champion-training
We would love you to join us for what's set to be a hugely beneficial, engaging and interactive experience. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐟𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫t 💗

Save money and receive exclusive benefits - explore our membership offers: https://www.earlyyears.wales/en/membership

02/10/2026

📢 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐠: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬

We're delighted to have contributed this blog in partnership with the Childcare & Education Expo, exploring the future of childcare in Wales and the issues that matter most to children, families and the workforce.

Access to childcare, maintaining quality provision, and supporting a sustainable workforce remain some of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the sector in Wales.

In our latest blog, we explore the factors shaping the future of childcare and what they could mean for children, families and providers across Wales.

👉 Read more: https://www.earlyyears.wales/en/news/blog-future-childcare-wales

Thank you to Childcare & Education Expo for the opportunity to contribute to this important discussion.

As we at Early Years Wales join the Childcare Expo again this year, we are doing so at a time of unprecedented interest in childcare as a sector. The opportunity now is not simply to expand childcare access, but to build an early years system that is affordable for families, sustainable for provider...

02/10/2026

🎉Your setting could win £5️⃣0️⃣0️⃣in ’s Big Grocery Bonus

Five community impact causes, including settings, will win a £500 bonus donation - and one of them could be yours.

If any parent or other supporter orders their groceries from Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose or Iceland via the easyfundraising website or app, your setting will be in the draw to win one of the £500 bonuses. As well as benefiting from a free cashback donation, courtesy of the supermarket.

𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫. If you haven’t already then register your setting with easyfundraising using the link below. Then ask everyone connected to your setting to join as your supporters and try it out with their next grocery shop. Register now: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/early-years-wales

Already using easyfundraising? Tell your community about the Big Grocery Bonus with these ready-made resources. They are ready to share, including your cause link.

𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐥𝐮𝐜𝐤! 🤞🍀🌈

02/10/2026

🔍Ready for your next opportunity in childcare? Take a look at the latest vacancies shared by our members and find a role that’s right for you 🌟 https://bit.ly/Childcare-jobs

01/10/2026

📢 𝐌𝐚𝐞 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐮𝐝𝐰𝐲𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡, 𝐒𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐰𝐲𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐲𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐝 𝐢 𝐘 𝐒𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐭!🎉

Ydych chi'n chwilio am ffordd hwyliog a diddorol i gefnogi cyfathrebu, iaith a datblygiad corfforol eich plentyn?

Dewch i ymuno â ni ar gyfer 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐮𝐝𝐰𝐲𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡, 𝐒𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐰𝐲𝐫 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡, lle gall babanod dysgu trwy symud, chwarae a rhyngweithio mewn amgylchedd cefnogol sydd wedi'i gynllunio i helpu plant i feithrin hyder, sgiliau cyfathrebu a chydsymud.

✨ Gweithgareddau hwyliog
✨ Dysgu trwy symud
✨ Cyfleoedd i ddatblygu sgiliau iaith a chyfathrebu
✨ Lle croesawgar i deuluoedd

📍Y Sblot, Caerdydd (Green Squirrel )

👉 I archebu eich lle, dilynwch y ddolen yn y postiad hwn.
https://www.earlyyears.wales/en/ticket/little-movers-little-speakers-starts-7th-october-railway-gardens-1000Mae nifer y lleoedd yn gyfyngedig, felly peidiwch â cholli'r cyfle!

01/10/2026

📢 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐭! 🎉

Looking for a fun and engaging way to support your child's communication, language and physical development?

Join us for 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐋𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬, where little ones can learn through movement, play and interaction in a supportive environment designed to help children build confidence, communication skills and coordination.

✨ Fun activities
✨ Movement-based learning
✨ Opportunities to develop communication and language skills
✨ A welcoming space for families

📍 Splott, Cardiff (Green Squirrel )

👉 To book your place, simply follow the link in this post.
https://www.earlyyears.wales/en/ticket/little-movers-little-speakers-starts-7th-october-railway-gardens-1000
Spaces are limited, so don't miss out!

01/10/2026

💚 Pryd oedd y tro diwethaf i chi gymryd 30 munud i ofalu am eich lles? 💚
Sesiwn Iechyd Meddwl a Lles AM DDIM
Dydd Iau 8 Hydref
Dewiswch o 2 sesiwn: 12:30–13:00 neu 18:30–19:00

Cymerwch amser i ofalu am eich lles wrth ddathlu Diwrnod Iechyd Meddwl y Byd

Mae bywyd yn brysur. Rhwng gwaith, teulu, cyfrifoldebau gofalu a’r gofynion di-ben-draw ar ein hamser, gall dod o hyd i amser i ni ein hunain deimlo fel moethusrwydd. Ond y gwir yw, mae’n hanfodol.

Ymunwch â ni am sesiwn ar-lein hamddenol, 30 munud, lle byddwn yn edrych ar:

✅ Ymwybyddiaeth o iechyd meddwl
✅ Effaith straen
✅ Offer syml, ymarferol a hygyrch i gefnogi eich lles, hyd yn oed pan fo bywyd yn brysur
✅ Ymarfer ymlacio hyfryd

Mae’r sesiwn hon wedi’i chynllunio i fod yn hamddenol ac yn gefnogol, ac mae’n agored i
bawb. Gadewch i ni gymryd eiliad i gysylltu, ailwefru ac atgoffa ein hunain bod iechyd meddwl yn bwysig bob dydd.

Archebwch eich lle am ddim yma:https://www.earlyyears.wales/en/event/world-mental-health-day-mental-health-wellbeing-sessions

01/10/2026

💚 When’s the last time you took 30 minutes out for your wellbeing?
⭐Free⭐Mental Health & Wellbeing Session

📅Thursday 8th October
⏰Choose from 2 sessions: 12.30 – 13:00 or 18:30-19:00
📍Online

Take some time out for your wellbeing in celebration of World Mental Health Day!

Life is busy. Between work, family, caring responsibilities and the endless demands on our time, finding space for ourselves can often feel like a luxury. The truth is, it's essential.

This World Mental Health Day, we're inviting you to pause, connect and recharge with a free, relaxed 30 minute mental health & wellbeing session. We'll explore simple, practical and accessible ways you can support your mental health and wellbeing, plus we'll end the session with some well deserved relaxation techniques.

This is designed to be a relaxed and supportive session open to everyone. Let's take a moment to connect, recharge and remind ourselves that mental health matters every day 💚

Book your free space here: https://www.earlyyears.wales/en/event/world-mental-health-day-mental-health-wellbeing-sessions

30/09/2026

*Sharing on behalf of BookTrust Cymru

📖 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭'𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 | 𝐆𝐰𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐖𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐬 '𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐫' 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 📚

During BookTrust's Story Sharer Week, now it is third year, we take time to recognise and celebrate the commitment, creativity, and passion of our delivery partners. This year BookTrust Story Sharer week is taking place from the 19th – 23rd October. Throughout the week we hope to spark brilliant story-sharing moments for our partners — including this year’s webinar:

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠: 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Yn ystod Wythnos 'Story Sharer' BookTrust – sydd bellach yn ei thrydedd flwyddyn – rydym yn cymryd amser i gydnabod a dathlu ymroddiad, creadigrwydd ac angerdd ein partneriaid cyflawni. Eleni, cynhelir Wythnos 'Story Sharer' BookTrust rhwng y 19eg a’r 23ain o Hydref. Drwy gydol yr wythnos, rydym yn gobeithio sbarduno eiliadau gwych o rannu straeon i’n partneriaid — gan gynnwys gweminar eleni:

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠: 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠. (Saesneg unig)

📅 22 October at 10am | 22 Hydref am 10am

It will be an inspiring session exploring 5 enabling factors that research highlight helps support families to make reading a joyful, everyday part of home life. In it we will be sharing practical ways to turn evidence into meaningful family support — from routines and access to books, to adult confidence and positive reading cultures.

Bydd yn sesiwn ysbrydoledig yn archwilio 5 ffactor galluogol y mae ymchwil yn dangos eu bod yn helpu teuluoedd i wneud darllen yn rhan bleserus o fywyd bob dydd yn y cartref. Ynddi, byddwn yn rhannu ffyrdd ymarferol o droi tystiolaeth yn gymorth ystyrlon i deuluoedd — o arferion a mynediad at lyfrau, i hyder oedolion a diwylliannau darllen cadarnhaol.

💻 You can register to attend the webinar here | Gallwch gofrestru i fynychu’r weminar yma 👇

🔗https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3517895665135/WN_oybfP9e9SxunYsx24bsOmg #/registration

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/national-year-of-reading-2026/

BookTrust is delighted to support the National Year of Reading in 2026 as the Early Years lead partner. It’s a vital opportunity to celebrate and build on…

30/09/2026

🥳Celebrating 💫Move More September 💫
Episode 1 of our new 🎙️ Podcast is here!!! Clebran: Early Years in Focus is live: https://open.spotify.com/episode/53KzqpjnaTOdauTpvUjOuh?si=FjfJqI7aTiiId5mq90Gxdg
This month, to celebrate Move More September, we are joined by Professor Diane Craft, who shares why movement matters for young children's development, plus simple tips to build it into daily life.

Free on Spotify, Apple Music & Audible:https://open.spotify.com/episode/53KzqpjnaTOdauTpvUjOuh?si=FjfJqI7aTiiId5mq90Gxdg

🏆Become a Movement Champion and make a positive impact on the children in your life🏆
We are on a mission to tackle the negative impacts of excessive sedentary behaviour! We promote movement in the early years, and teach healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Whether you're a parent or carer, an early years practitioner, or in any role or position where you have the potential to positively influence early years children, we welcome you to join our Movement Champion programme! Find out more here: https://www.earlyyears.wales/en/movement-champion