Little Tinkers Pre-School

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Our May half term calendar is here!
For all ages- come and join us for lots of fun.

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Do you know about Community Larder? We host one each Friday. There is a monthly charge through Go Cardless. For more information call 01908641454 or find out more on the SOFEA website

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May Half Term fun awaits!!

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Yes! Nurture that curiosity as long as you can ❤️

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SAFE SLEEP - updated information from the DfE published on the 20th of April 2026. We are posting this again for those who have not yet seen it.

This guidance supports planned updates to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework, which should be made in September 2026.

The article establishes why safe sleep is important.

Details are given about 'providing a safer sleep space for babies and children under two years of age' which should be followed by early years providers and which will become a legislative requirement in a new and revised EYFS later in the year.

Here's some of the headlines.

Providers must ensure that:
👶babies aged 12 months and under must only be placed to sleep in a cot - this includes carrycots, moses baskets and travel cots (you may find it useful to check whether products meet the British Safety Standards listed in the article)
👶children are placed down on their back in their own separate sleep space on a clear, flat, firm surface such as a cot, bed or suitable mattress on the floor.
👶sleep spaces should only contain a firm, flat, waterproof mattress and lightweight bedding which is firmly tucked in around the child no higher than their shoulders to prevent head covering - alternatively, a well fitted baby sleep bag may be used (check the manufacturer recommendations before using a baby sleep bag)
where blankets are used, the baby should be placed feet-to-foot at the bottom of the cot, with blankets tucked in.
👶cots must not contain extra items such as toys, pillows, loose bedding, bumpers, wedges or straps
children should not get too hot or cold - the recommended room temperature for babies (those aged 12 months and under) is 16 – 20˚C.
👶children’s heads are not covered.
👶babies under six months of age must always have an adult with them in the same room for every sleep - all children must be frequently checked when they are sleeping.
👶children are always within sight and hearing of staff when sleeping.

😴A baby monitor can be used for children over six months of age, and you must ensure it allows children to be seen and heard at all times.

😴Evidence suggests that babies (those aged 12 months and under) are at a higher risk of SIDS if they have their heads covered. Some items added to their sleep space may increase the risk of SIDS and unnecessary items, such as cot bumpers and toys, can also increase the risk of accidents. Sleep comforters may be used for babies and children aged over 12 months only.

😴To check if a baby or child is too hot or cold, feel their chest or the back of their neck (hands and feet will usually be cooler, which is normal). If their skin feels clammy or sweaty, remove one or more layers of clothing or bedding. You should use your professional judgement during extreme temperatures.

😴Once babies can move from their back to their front and back again by themselves, they can find their own sleeping position. However, continue to place them on their back to sleep.

⚠️The article states that 'providers may find it useful to check whether products meet the relevant British Safety Standards' and gives further details of these.

Advice on sleeping whilst travelling goes into details for EY practitioners and parents too.

Links to the NHS and the Lullaby Trust can be found at the end of the article.

Please read the full article published by the DfE in collaboration with the The Lullaby Trust

Link here: 👇👇
https://help-for-early-years-providers.education.gov.uk/health-and-wellbeing/safer-sleep

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The lovely Chelsea our Educational Psychologist colleague will be joining us at Stay and Play on 12th May, come along and chat to her, no need for an appointment, Saplings area families.

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