Bexley Early Years

07/09/2026

London Safeguarding Children Partnership

DBS - eligibility for DBS checks and when to make a barring referral
Free Online - Wednesday 23 September 10:00am to 12:30pm
Understand DBS checks, eligibility, the DBS Update Service, and when to make a barring referral.

Reserve your place via Eventbrite:

Understand DBS checks, eligibility, the DBS Update Service, and when to make a barring referral.

07/09/2026

Bexley's next free Real Nappies for London Reusable Nappy Information Session and Pop-up Shop 📅Friday 18 September from 10am - 11.30am
📍Danson Youth & Community Centre, DA7 4EZ
You could be eligible for a £50 reuseable nappy voucher ➡️realnappiesforlondon.org.uk/bexley

04/09/2026

Maths is all around us!
Free Online event By Early Years Alliance
Wednesday 10 February 2027 • 10 AM - 11 AM GMT

Join them to explore simple, fun and practical ways families can support early maths through daily routines and play
The hope that you will leave feeling inspired, confident and ready to spot the maths opportunities that are already all around you!
Reserve your place:

Join us as we explore simple, fun and practical ways families can support early maths through daily routines and play

03/09/2026

Successful Mums have fully funded courses that might be of interest.

Fully funded Back to Work: Schools and Colleges course is designed to help you gain the confidence, skills, and knowledge employers in education are looking for.

Free for mums in London, Kent, and Essex, our short courses are a fantastic route into schools and educational settings.
Find out more:

A career that fits around your family is closer than you think. At Successful Mums, we’ve helped many mums build rewarding careers in education. Not just teaching, but hundreds of other roles with our courses and qualifications to help you stand out.

03/09/2026

02/09/2026

Why do children swallow the weirdest things?
Babies and young children explore the world around them by putting things in their mouths. Whilst most of this exploration is healthy, some things can cause long-lasting damage if swallowed.
Child Accident Prevention Trust gives you some insight:

Babies and young children explore the world around them by putting things in their mouths. Whilst most of this exploration is healthy, some things can cause long-lasting damage if swallowed. In this post, we cover why children swallow the weirdest things, why it can be dangerous and what items to wa...

02/09/2026

Are you making the most of the DBS Update Service?
To support the new guidance, there are 2 FREE information sessions which can be booked via Eventbrite links:
• Tuesday 15 September 10:00am - 11:30am
https://tinyurl.com/235wbe7h
• Thursday 15 October 1:00pm - 2:00pm
https://tinyurl.com/4ucskt37

27/08/2026

NEW! Observation, Assessment & Planning Next Steps

We have developed training to help practitioners further understand why, and how to use observation and assessment to inform and plan for children’s next steps. The training will delve into Development Matters and how it supports practice. We will use videos to practise how to plan meaningful next steps across the prime areas.
Find out more and book your place: https://bexleyearlyyears.co.uk/Event/303487

27/08/2026

Did you know that Standard, Enhanced and Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS checks are free-of-charge for volunteers? The applications are still processed in the same way as for a paid position.

Find out more about volunteer applications, here: https://gov.uk/government/publications/disclosure-application-process-for-volunteers/disclosure-application-process-for-volunteers

26/08/2026

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/