In this issue, we highlight the business support available to the early years, childcare and playwork sector. From practical guidance and funding, to training opportunities and resources that help settings grow and thrive, Cwlwm partners continue to work together to strengthen the sector and support those providing high-quality care and learning for children across Wales.

In this edition, we focus on outdoor play, celebrating its benefits and sharing ideas to help make the most of the summer, while keeping children active, engaged and safe. Alongside this, you’ll find a wealth of other useful information relevant to the early years, childcare, and playwork sector.

In this edition, we focus on the importance of supporting workforce wellbeing in early years, childcare and playwork settings. Just as children thrive with the right care and support, it’s important that staff receive the same priority. We’ll explore a range of wellbeing initiatives which will help create a more positive working environment. Alongside this, you’ll find a wealth of other useful information relevant to the early years, childcare, and playwork sector.

In this edition, we focus on the importance of supporting Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in early years, childcare and playwork settings.

In this edition, we focus on the Welsh language and how Cwlwm is actively engaging with the early years, childcare, and playwork sector to promote learning Welsh. Alongside this, you’ll find a wealth of other useful information relevant to early years, childcare, and playwork sector.

Within this newsletter: Positive childhood experiences are priceless: addressing parental perceptions of ‘expensive’ childcare. The Importance of Play. Workforce Case Studies. The Professional Registration of the Childcare and Playwork Workforce. The Structure of the School Year. Flying Start Expansion.Choosing Childcare.

Within this newsletter: National Minimum Standards (NMS), A suite of Early Childhood Play, Learning and Care (ECPLC) resources for schools and settings and WeCare Wales.

Within this newsletter: A selection of learning opportunities available through individual Cwlwm partners, Childcare Offer for Wales: National Digital Service and more!

Within this newsletter special attention is given to safeguarding children

Welcome to the Cwlwm Summer Term Newsletter where you will find useful information for the early years, childcare and playwork sector