Warwickshire County Council Early Years

Looking for simple, practical ways to support early language and a love of stories at home?📚

The National Literacy Trust’s “Share Stories with Me” booklet is packed with easy ideas for parents and carers to enjoy books with babies and young children, no specialist knowledge needed.

Free to download at: https://literacytrust.org.uk/resources/share-stories-early-years-booklet/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSfVd1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBSNFZNTU1XN2NJMGx4MnNZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiCh2VeAINZh8ugQWRmZGGkeTjm29NWulu1O0WFktAfnxg7tTI2fevhn2IGR_aem_ZOOT2yT47347i_4KwPs_Ng

Share stories with me | National Literacy Trust A booklet designed to support families to look at books and read stories with their 0-5 year olds.

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Warwickshire County Council Early Years

Empower your parenting journey by joining insightful workshops and programmes💡

The Family and Relationship Support Team provide online guides, online and in-person workshops and programmes for parents and carers.

View online learning you can complete at a time to suit you: https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/parentlearning

View and book a range of virtual and face to face workshops and programmes, and follow Eventbrite for regular updates: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/warwickshire-parenting-support-71623337213

How to have a fun and healthy farm visit with the family.

https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/05/02/how-to-stay-safe-from-infections-carried-by-animals-when-visiting-a-farm/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSfVP9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBSNFZNTU1XN2NJMGx4MnNZc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpl-nfGwOAFbUtPgV4OWsGCB1W_i9V_VqJS3D5obgDrAOh3EUnGwK7jZN91k_aem_k2UtPnxnQg4DIcrXUwdjnw

Apply for early education partnerships funding

Early years providers and schools can now apply for funding to form an early education partnership.

These partnerships will strengthen relationships between early years settings and schools, helping children transition to reception, feeling confident, prepared, and supported, with schools ready to meet each child's needs.

Nurseries, childminders, other early years providers and schools are encouraged to connect with each other in their local area and apply for the development grant, which will help partnerships establish themselves and develop their plans.

Applications will close on Friday 17 July 2026.

Information webinars take place on Thursday 18, and Tuesday 23 June 2026.

You can find out more about early education partnerships and how to apply below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-education-partnerships-funding?es_c=59DAAF810102639A0805C3907B3473C5&es_cl=6238D606E59398572E6390AB0184A33C&es_id=ph7%c2%a3o1

You can also register for the webinars below:
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🌟 Join us for 'Our Voices, Our Way', a Makaton Users’ Webinar🌟

🗓️ Wednesday 15 July 2026
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Through honest conversation, they explore how Makaton supports independence, self-expression and connection, and why disabled voices matter, especially during Disability Pride Month.
This webinar celebrates different ways of communicating and puts lived experience at its heart.

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Getting Ready for School – Building Independence Step by Step

Helping children learn everyday self-care skills is a great way to prepare them for starting school. Simple routines like going to the toilet, washing hands and getting dressed independently can boost confidence and help them feel more settled.

When children can manage these tasks on their own, it supports them to:
✨ Feel more self-assured
✨ Stay clean and healthy
✨ Take part in daily school life with ease

At home, you can encourage this by practising together, keeping routines familiar and offering lots of praise for their efforts

For helpful guidance and support, take a look at:
👉 https://eric.org.uk/

Small achievements every day help children feel ready for the big step into school .

Home - ERIC Together for 35 years: leading change in paediatric bowel and bladder health. Join us for an exciting event for healthcare professionals.

Warwickshire Family Information Service Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/warwickshire/family-information-service-newsletter-1219204-96fqcdqqps-8833387?e=9fee6585cc