Warrington Early Years

17/09/2026

It's that time again to dust off your WellComm Toolkits and prepare for screening your children for the Autumn Term!

In response to your feedback, there is now an Annual Schedule of the WellComm and other reporting deadlines for your calendar.

Also an alternative simpler MS Word format return template which may be easier to complete. Find both here https://www.myschoolservices.co.uk/Page/30032

Remember, any questions or queries contact [email protected]

10/09/2026

Coming up Childminder virtual ‘staffroom’ session Autumn Term 2026 - Microsoft teams termly drop in networking session for our Warrington childminders Wed, 16/09/2026 18:30 - 19:30

Join us this term for September 26 EYFS and Ofsted toolkit updates, WellComm/Talk, Share, Play news and to explore current networking opportunities. Book via My Early Years Services for link

02/09/2026

Start the new academic year with a focus on Speech, Language and Communication. Listen here about quality interactions.

Read (Or Listen!) To My Brand New Article: PEARLS of Practice!

11/08/2026

Early Years Providers, if you missed the Warrington Borough Council Pathfinder update delivered by the Early Help Support Team last month, there is another chance to book one of three sessions in September. This important update will tell you what is changing in relation to Early Help Assessments and how this will affect your work with families. New dates are as follows: 21st Sept 9.30-10.30am. 22nd Sept 12.30-13.30, 23rd Sept 16.30-17.30. Book via

The Early Years team offer advice and support to practitioners, parents and carers on the many issues surrounding childcare and early years across Warrington. The team includes: Early Years Quality

10/08/2026

An updated suite of UK Chief Medical Officers’ physical activity guideline infographics are now available to help professionals promote clear, consistent messages about the benefits of moving more. https://campaignresources.dhsc.gov.uk/campaigns/uk-chief-medical-officer-physical-activity-guideline-infographics/uk-chief-medical-officer-2026-physical-activity-life-stage-infographics/

06/08/2026

We're back next Wednesday at the same venue - The Pavilion on Bank Park, so come along and join in the fun.

06/08/2026

Have you struggled to attend training during term time? Would a date in the holidays be better for you? We're running our Safeguarding for Designated Leads training on 18th August this year! Come and join us to get up to date with the training you need as a DSL or deputy DSL. Owners and managers of settings would find this useful too. https://www.myearlyyearsservices.co.uk/Event/303876

Is there anything else that you'd like to see offered during holiday periods? Let us know!

04/08/2026

Early Years Providers - you can join the scheme and several of you already have! Make a difference this World Breastfeeding week. Contact the public health team or us in the Early Years Team to find out more [email protected]

🤱💜 This World Breastfeeding Week 1 - 7 August, we're encouraging venues across the borough to join Warrington's Breastfeeding and Baby Welcome Scheme.

Almost 50 venues have already signed up, helping to create friendly, supportive spaces where parents can feed their babies with confidence.

Whether you're a local business looking to show your support or a parent wanting to find welcoming places when you're out and about, the scheme is here to help.

Find out more 👇

04/08/2026

Will we see you at VPX this year - starting tomorrow at Bank Park!