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Quality & Inclusion Team Offer to the Sector

The Early Years Quality and Inclusion Team provides countywide support to all Early Years providers, including childminders, through information, advice, training, resources and targeted support to promote high-quality, inclusive practice and positive outcomes for children.

Universal Offer

All Early Years providers can access:

  • Early Years training and professional development opportunities
  • Fortnightly Provider Updates
  • Early Years Advice Line (EYSadviceline@gloucestershire.gov.uk)
  • Early Years Forum Representatives
  • Early Years Leadership Network Meetings
  • Bi-annual Conferences for daycare providers and childminders
  • Termly SENCO Cluster Meetings
  • A dedicated website containing guidance, resources and information for providers and families

Quality Offer

The Early Years Quality Team supports providers to develop and maintain high-quality provision, with a focus on:

  • Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements
  • Statutory responsibilities
  • Leadership and management
  • Quality improvement and continuous development
  • Responding to local and national priorities

Support is offered based on identified need and priorities across the county. Providers are welcome to make proactive requests for support by contacting EarlyYearsQuality@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Inclusion Offer

The Early Years Inclusion Team supports providers to embed inclusive practice into their everyday provision and ensure all children have access to high-quality learning experiences and opportunities.

Our aim is to help providers create environments where every child feels valued, included and supported to reach their full potential.

Support can be accessed through the Inclusion Team and may include advice, guidance, resources, training and targeted inclusion support. Requests for support can be made via the Inclusion Support Request Form.