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Relax, pull up a chair & chat with friends about life in general and work within the early years sector

Find a wide variety of working documents to download and support daily practice - indexs, policies, assessments and more

Discuss everything related to Ofsted in here ..

Preschool Nursery and Early years policy, procedure and planning discussions. Please use this forum for conversation regarding frameworks, finances, fees and the organisation of a childcare setting's paperwork

A place to share information and request ideas relating to EY's activities

All matters relating to Personal, Social & Emotional issues, safeguarding and protecting, behaviour, illness, inclusion.

Early Years interviews, appraisals, building partnerships with parents, carers and your local extended community. Share ideas to help support staff in working together and in identifying stakeholders. Please use this forum to discuss solutions, problem solving and linking experiences ...

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playwork, hospital play, library sessions, after school and holiday clubs .. post your activity ideas and queries in here ..

These forums contain details on different courses, ideas and links to help with opportunities in many aspects of continuing own and groups's personal development. If you have any questions or can help with information relating to training & further education .. firstly thankyou and please feel free to use these forums .. NB: All Silkysteps forums are public - Please post responsibly and professionally & always get in touch if needed ..

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