Bury Council Early Years Team

01/09/2026

The updated version of KCSIE has been released today, please read and familiarise yourself with the changes, if you have any questions please email [email protected]

Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.

01/09/2026

Don’t forget the updated versions of the EYFS Statutory Framework come into force today, any questions please email [email protected]

The early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework is mandatory for all early years settings. It sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well, and are kept healthy and safe.

27/08/2026

Good afternoon,
Just a reminder our next Early Years Communication Champion Networks are scheduled for Wednesday 16th September on MS Teams.

I look forward to seeing you virtually,
From Sharon- Early Years Development Lead-Bury Early Years Team 🙂

20/08/2026

✨Our Early Years Development Team are delivering the NEW Peep Learning Together Programme in Radcliffe and East Bury! This programme supports parents to confidently support their child’s learning at home!
Please share with all Bury families now !

14/08/2026

Book your place now ⬇️⬇️
Email [email protected] to secure your place 😊

Do you offer a wrap around care in Bury? 🤔💭

If so, we have an exciting training opportunity for you!

🗓️ Monday 5th October 2026
⏰9.30-2.30pm
🏢 Radcliffe Football Club
👟 Practical session - wear comfortable clothes

Delivered by 'The muddy puddles teacher' and each attendee will receive a certificate of completion. Email [email protected] to secure your place 🤩

09/08/2026

There is a new area called ‘The Early Years Hub’ which is situated on the Lullaby Trust webpage. Free resources and training are also available to support safe sleeping👍

Here you'll find all the guidance, training and resources you need in one place to keep your early years setting as safe as possible.

24/07/2026

✨You still have time to apply- 1 week left⏰

1 full time vacancy for an Early Years Support Worker role has arisen this is a 3 year fixed term post within the Early Years Team.

24/07/2026

✨You still have time to apply- 1 week left ⏰

1 part time vacancy for an Early Years Support Worker role has arisen this is a 3 year fixed term post within the Early Years Team.

23/07/2026

✨Have Your Say on the…
GM Early Years Mental Health Hub (2–5s Project). ✨
It is a two-year test-and-learn programme
hosted by Stockport Family on behalf of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA).

The new team pictured below, are working to promote understanding of early years mental health across Greater Manchester.

They aim to improve support to fathers, mothers, caregivers and professionals to build strong, secure
relationships with young children, recognising that these early connections are the foundation for positive
mental health and healthy development. They also want to engage with professionals and
parents across GM to find out what is needed and wanted so they can then plan the next phase of the
project.

✨Some of you may have already met Sara on the left in the photo below as she attended the recent ‘Side by Side Network’! ✨

🙋🏾🙋‍♂️How You Can Help

They would be grateful if you could:
• Complete the Professionals' Survey to help them establish a baseline understanding of needs
and views across all GM localities.

https://www.gmconsult.org/strategy-team/251eba6a/

Thank you for your support 👍

23/07/2026

👍Please could you share this survey with all your families. All they need to do to complete is click on the Greater Manchester sign below.👍

Toddler & Preschool Wellbeing: A Survey for Fathers, Mothers and Carers of Children Aged 2–5

Overview
The Greater Manchester Early Years Mental Health Hub (2-5s Project) is two-year project to help us to understand and better support the social-emotional development and mental health of children aged 2-5 years.
The project will use information gathered through this survey to test better ways to offer support to families and carers. We are working closely with parents, carers, and professionals to design this project together. This will make sure it:
• Is easy to access
• Works well with services families already use
• Meets the real needs of families from different backgrounds

Why your views matter
This short survey will help us understand the needs of 2–5 year olds and their families, including where there may be gaps or differences in support.
Taking part is completely voluntary, but your feedback is really important. It will help us design early mental health support that:
• Focuses on families
• Meets the needs of young children and their carers
• Is available at the right time
By sharing your views, you will help us improve support for children and families across Greater Manchester.
We want to understand what would make life easier for fathers, mothers and all carers of children aged 2-5yrs in Greater Manchester.
Your responses will remain anonymous.

Find and participate in consultations run by Greater Manchester Combined Authority