Bexley Early Years

Support your practice with free Early Years Child Development training

The Department for Education’s Early years child development training is a free, online programme designed by early years experts to support practitioners working with children from birth to reception.

Early years child development training : Home page This free online training is designed to build and improve your understanding of child development. It provides practical tips and ideas to use in your setting to help children aged 0-5 years.

As continues this is our reminder that babies and small children are most likely to drown at home in the bath or in the garden.

That's why our key message is to keep them in arm’s reach in water.

Many parents mistakenly believe bath seats will keep their baby safe, with potentially tragic consequences.

Please help us spread the message that bath seats are not safety devices.

Learn more: https://capt.org.uk/safe-baby-bath-time/

NEW!
Free Online Parent Course presented by Bexley Early Years

- Understanding Your Child's Sensory Processing Needs -

Is your child sensitive to noise, clothing textures or busy environments? Do they seem constantly on the move, seek out movement, or struggle with everyday routines?

Find out more: https://bexleyearlyyears.co.uk/Event/300155

London South Early Years
Childminder Staffroom - 19th June - 7pm
Reserve your place: https://tinyurl.com/bdfmnttu

London South EYSPH Reception Online Network
17th June 2026 - 3.45pm
Reserve your place: https://tinyurl.com/5n845nc4

Supporting Multilingual Learners: Empowering Early Years Practitioners
This course will focus on understanding the term multilingualism and the benefits it brings.
We will explore the connection between multilingualism and speech, language and communication needs. Quality first strategies will be discussed and practised ready to embed them in your everyday practise.
Book your place: https://bexleyearlyyears.co.uk/Event/293686

Introduction to the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework - Section 2 – Assessment
This focused session will support you to:
• Understand the statutory assessment requirements of the EYFS
• Explore how assessment supports recognising children’s progress and identifying their needs
• Strengthen your use of observation, assessment and planning as an ongoing cycle
• Develop confidence in using professional judgement without unnecessary paperwork
• Ensure your practice supports effective communication with parents and contributes to smooth transitions
Book you place: https://bexleyearlyyears.co.uk/Event/292517

Supporting families with potty training can sometimes feel challenging, Kindred Square have produced a Downloadable Potty Training Guide.
Potty Training Guide: https://tinyurl.com/yuvn9kz6

They are also hosting a practical webinar to help schools and early years settings feel more confident in supporting families and in using their Potty Training Guide in practice.
Starting Reception: Supporting Families with Potty Training
Monday 8 June 12:00pm–12:45pm.
Sign up to the Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/2jsjstwx