1. 10 th and 16 th March 2016 Somerset Early Years Provider Information Evenings

2. Welcome and Introductions David Theobald Senior Primary Adviser - School Improvement

3. Aims of the evening To share local and national updates To give you an opportunity to ask questions To find out more about “Prevent” and promote healthy eating and physical activity

4. Update on National Policies National take up of funding for 2 year olds – 72% at August 2015 The Childcare Bill now waits for Royal Assent Childminders can now operate in approved non domestic premises for 50% of working time without a second registration

5. 30 hours Early Implementation areas announced Childcare Minister announces funding of £13m to allow 8 councils to deliver 30 hours of funded childcare, for working parents of 3 and 4 year olds a year ahead of schedule. Wigan, Staffordshire, Swindon, Portsmouth, Northumberland, York, Newham and Hertfordshire

6. Rebranding of the offer for Two Year Olds Take up in Somerset - 67% in last period of 2015. Reviewing our materials and refreshing to sell the benefits of early education for 2 year olds, 3 year olds and 4 year olds. Looking at setting up online checker for parents-instant response Somerset Choices will have updated information and search function for Providers offering funded spaces Please vote on name at stand and give feedback at our stand ‘Ready to go’ or ‘2’s Can’

7. Update on Local Policies Somerset’s Strategy for Achieving Excellence for All – Vision and Priorities Early years and childcare providers were invited to take part in our consultation February 22 nd – March 6 th www.somersetconsults.org.uk/consult.ti/Early YearsStrategy/consultationHome

8. Support Services for Education Achieving Excellence for all 2016-2020 6 Strategy areas: Early Years Primary Employment and Skills Secondary Governance SEND

9. 1.To further develop collaborative partnerships and provide the highest quality support and opportunities for all children and families. 2.Ensure communication and information is relevant, clear and accessible to parents, carers and providers. 3.Identify and recognise the number of transition points a child has in their first 5 years and develop timely, multi-agency strategies to support positive transitions and continuity across the 0-5 age range. Key priorities:

10. Key priorities cont.. 4.Value and empower the family around the child and in particular respect parents/carers as central to children’s development 5.Improvement in the quality of Teaching and Learning 6.Secure high quality and resilient leadership and governance in every school and setting and strengthen workforce development through on- going self-improvement 7. The development of self-improving communities.

11. We are tasked with achieving the following by 2020 Improve good outcomes in the Early Years Foundation Stage Increase the standards achieved at Key Stage 1 Reduce the vulnerable learners’ gap Increase the percentage of good and better early years settings Embed and integrate early help and prevention services so that there is a reduction in the numbers of children in need and those with a child protection plan, and increase the percentage supported through an early help programme to achieve a good outcome

12. Continue to develop collaborative working across services to support training in programmes that support parenting and build emotional resilience in children, young people and families Work with schools and Early Years settings to deliver a more focused approach to narrowing achievement gaps and achieve better outcomes for all vulnerable groups with a specific focus on children entitled to free school meals (FSM), those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Children Looked After (CLA). Recognising the best Early Years providers, schools, teachers and school leaders and using them effectively across the system to develop and disseminate best practice Supporting families’ enhanced involvement in their children’s learning, especially in the earliest years

13. Performance and Targets PerformanceTargets Indicators Somerset 2015 National 2015 Target 2016 Target 2017 Target 2018 Target 2019 Target 2020 Percentage of pupils at EYFS achieving a Good Level of Development 66.6%66.3%70%74%78%82%86% Percentage of pupils at EYFS achieving a Good Level of Development - FSM achievement gap 24%18%22%18%15%12%9% Percentage of EY settings with Good or Outstanding Ofsted Judgements - Overall Effectiveness (non-domestic premises) 82%87%84%86%88%90%92%

14. Link Health Visitors Link Health Visitors are the named Health Visitors for Early Years settings including Childminders Visiting the setting or meeting with a Lead Childminder Information about child development, immunisations and health and well-being Sharing information from the integrated review

15. Working Together for Early Help getset Health Visitor Team Early Years Providers Collaborative Agreement Context: -Early Help Charter -SSCB’s Effective Support for Children & Families in Somerset- “right service, right place, right time” -UNICEF Importance of School Readiness Shared actions : -DFE’s Funding for 2-year olds -getset’s Monitoring Children Meetings with EYP -Sompar’s Health Visitor meetings with EYP -Sompar, getset and Area SENCO attend the Healthy Child Meetings

16. Support Services for Education Kate Kift. Early Years Education Safeguarding Adviser. Jane Weatherill. Education Safeguarding Adviser. www.supportservicesforeducation.co.uk

17. Safeguarding www.somerset.gov.uk/eysupport https://slp.somerset.org.uk/sites/som ersetlscb/SitePages/Home.aspx

18. Reminder… A few points – Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. 3.4 Child Protection: Having a statement about the settings use of mobile phones and camera’s does not prevent child abuse. Staff still need to have knowledge and the responsibility for the Safeguarding policy of the setting, including whistle blowing. Increasing accounts of inappropriate use. Highlight in your setting. Please ensure that your safeguarding policy covers the use of mobile phones and cameras in your setting

19. Somerset Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) EFFECTIVE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN SOMERSET THRESHOLDS IN ACTION Introductions: Julie Breeze, Programme Manager for Early Help Christian Sweeney, Operations Manager, First Response, Children’s Social Care Kate Kift, Early Years Safeguarding Adviser

20. Why do we need thresholds Children need a document that supports clarity, basis for challenge Children and families need the right service in the right place at the right time to achieve better outcomes Children need a joined-up system that responds at every level of need Practitioners need to identify the level of need and which services could help in meeting their needs.

21. What we are aiming for Thresholds well known and understood Effective multi-agency partnerships in place An agreed inter-agency referral tool Effective use of Early Help Assessment (EHA)/CAF Consultation service to partners Chronologies (informing child’s journey) Step up and step down arrangements Senior managers regularly review the application of thresholds across agencies to ensure consistency Effective joint agency training Resources completely targeted Targeted commissioning of services CS

22. Continuum of Need CSC SE- ND

23. Rationale behind the guidance The Somerset Early Help Charter Explanation of what Early Help is Consent guidance Threshold diagram The 4 levels of need – Common language Addressed key issues such as neglect and definition of safeguarding – language Introduced Prevent duty Process for effective support diagram – Reinforces use of Early Help Assessment and Team around the Child meeting Indicators of need Other useful information / tools and useful numbers Will be reviewed in 6 months Working on an Interactive document ‘Effective Support for Children and Families in Somerset’ guidance – Thresholds for assessment and services – What’s included?

24. Area on SSCB website dedicated to thresholds www.somerset.gov.uk/sscbthresholds General FAQs on thresholds Information on ‘Train The Trainers’ courses List of current assessment and referral forms Additional information on consent including FAQs Safeguarding leads consultation line is now available 0300 123 3078 Roles matrix – April 2016 Somerset Choices – Directory of Services for Professionals – June 2016 ‘Who’s who’ – Secure log in for professionals – June 2016 Streamlined assessment and referral process – Sept 2016 Collaboration software – Virtual TAC meetings – Sept 2016 What other support is available Coming soon….

25. Training Adopted the ‘train the trainer’ approach 3 hour training sessions will be delivered to our ‘train the trainers’ over the next few months Pre-course and after-course questionnaire Learning outcomes H ave a clearer understanding of the Early Help offer in Somerset Be able to understand the principles of Working Together - Early Help is everyone’s responsibility Have a better understanding of the referral/decision making process Be able to understand the need for thresholds

26. Somerset Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB)

27. Questions

28. Discussion Groups

29. Thank you for coming Please complete your evaluation forms