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

Within this newsletter, special attention is given to racism and promoting race equality.

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

This newsletter concentrates on the importance and benefits of play and the impact that Covid-19 has had on children, parents/carers and childcare and play settings. Cwlwm partners are delighted to present a series of case studies written by representatives of the Early Years Childcare and Playwork Sector which highlight their experiences and journey over this last year.