'What's New with Birth to Five...' Archived Items

November 08	Title	Information
	Early Years Conference	The 2009 Conference is entitled 'Celebrating Together' and is taking place on 19th and 20th June 2009. Watch this space for further details.
	Recommended Christmas Reading	Check out the latest recommendations from the Birth to Five Service. Ideal titles for a Christmas read.
	Family Diversities Reading Resource	This is an exciting resource produced by Bishop Grosseteste University College and is an annotated bibliography of children’s books showing the diverse family experiences of children. Its intention is to provide a range of age appropriate texts that can be used by parents and carers, schools and other child-care settings, to value and to support a diverse community of learners.
	News and Correspondence	Please remember to access this area of the website in order to keep up-to-date with all general correspondence.
	Early Reading Connects	The National Literacy Trust have announced a new initiative, Early Reading Connects, backed by the DCSF, targeting all early years practitioners. Resources include a website and a family involvement toolkit.
	Mark Making Matters	A booklet which explores making marks within an encouraging emotional environment. This supports Practitioners to enable young children to become confident and competent communicators, both orally and on paper, in all six areas of learning and development.

October 08	Title	Information
	Social and Emotional Aspects of Development: Guidance for EYFS Practitioners	A booklet for Early Years Practitioners which provides guidance on Social and Emotional Development for younger children in the EYFS (birth-36 months). This resource will also be valuable for practitioners supporting children in the older ages and stages.
	Early Years – Leading to Excellence	A useful report. Part 1 charts changes in the quality of provision and Part 2 gives examples of best practice in the way settings are organised, led and managed to promote the best possible outcomes for children.
	*eyeProfile*	Version 3 of the electronic Early Years Profile, now called the eyeProfile, is available to download to support assessments for Reception - aged children. User manuals can be accessed from the same site.
	Updated Welfare Audit	An updated version which can be used to ensure that you are meeting the legal requirements related to the EYFS
	Story-Telling Leaflet	A simple guide for Parents and Carers to support the development of story-telling.
	Gallery of Effective Practice	Issues with this page are now resolved. If you still have difficulty, please refresh your browser.
	(SEF) Self – Evaluation Form.	The SEF will enable Early Years Practitioners to evaluate practice against all aspects of the EYFS that Ofsted will inspect and make judgements on. Please click here to access the SEF.

September 08	Title	Information
	Assessment and Record Keeping Information	The Assessment and Record Keeping (ARK) documentation has been developed by a working party consisting of practitioners from a range of settings and schools across Lincolnshire.
	Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Handbook	This profile handbook contains information and guidance on Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) profiles.
	Children's Books Recommendations	The Birth to Five Service Team have compiled a list of their favourite Early Years books to link with 'The National Year of Reading 2008'
	Are you ready for your inspection?	This document is designed to help PVI Early Years Practitioners to think about some of the implications for them as providers when OFSTED inspect from September 2008.
	Recommended Websites and Reading	A useful list, especially if you are new to the Early Years age range.

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