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Cornwall Association of Primary Heads

EYFS Signposting

EYFS Professional Learning and Networks

As CAPH work with the Cornwall Council EYFS team, and a range of other partners, don't forget that you can view all of the most relevant EYFS training on the CAPH website here: CAPH calendar

Should you know of anything we have missed that you would like to share - please email the details and content to lucy@caph.org.uk 

Here is a range of opportunities for School Leaders and/or their EYFS Leads: CAPH calendar


Phones Away Campaign

How much is too much screen time for children?
Studies have shown a clear link between excessive screen time and issues such as delayed speech and language development, short-sightedness, communication difficulties, reduced concentration spans, poor sleep and mental health problems.

Here is some supportive information about the Phones Away Campaign.

Foundation Stage Belonging - Support for Schools

The Early Years Service is continuing to deliver and develop a model to support schools’ capacity to meet the Personal, Social and Emotional needs of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). Please see the information attached and contact Sarah Pike with any questions or requests for support: sarah.pike@cornwall.gov.uk 

Cornwall Early Years Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision (OAIP)

Please see attached for the Cornwall Early Years OAIP.


NLT new Home Learning Environment Guidance

The home learning environment plays a central role in shaping children’s early communication, social development and long-term learning.

It is the quality of the home learning environment that has the most significant impact on children’s speech, language, and communication skills and their social-emotional development. We all have a part to play.

Our new guidance - Embedding the home learning environment: evidence, practice and partnerships.

The document brings together the best available evidence and practical insight to support those working with families to strengthen the home learning environment. It focuses on what works, why it matters and how local partners can create the conditions for families to feel confident, supported and able to embed early learning in everyday life.

Many thanks to Stephanie Wright (EYFS Lead, Cornwall Council) and Dr Jenny Blunden (CEO TPAT) for signposting the following:
Home - Starting Reception
Reception: Competition has no place when pupils start school
The Potty Training Guide - Starting Reception
The Children's Toothbrushing Guide - Starting Reception

Cornwall Early Years Ordinarily Available Inclusive Provision (OAIP) 

Please see attached for the Cornwall Early Years OAIP.

Early Years Leaders in Schools network meeting (Weds 29th April 2026)

Wednesday 29 April 2026, 9.00am to 12.00pm, Venton Conference Centre, Summercourt

We have our third meeting of the year for you as Early Years leaders in schools which will be held on Wednesday 29 April at Venton Conference Centre, Summercourt.  Please arrive at 9.00am for coffee and networking; the meeting will run from 9.30am to 12.00pm.

Agenda

  1. Fay Colloff from Cornwall Public Health talking about the new Healthy Under 5’s Toolkit - a fantastic resource for the early years sector, which brings together everything into one place around health and well-being for children 0-5 years. This resource is due to be available from September 2026, so this is a chance to see it prior to publication and see everything that it offers.
  2. Update on the new National Literacy Trust HLE guidance Why Is It Important To Nurture The Home Learning Environment? | National Literacy Trust.
  3. Discussion about the proposed new DFE EYFS profile assessment support programme (I am at the launch meeting this week so will have information to update you all).
  4. SEND updates on Dingley’s Promise training and the Inclusion Toolkit.
  5. Updates and latest information

Please confirm with Tracy Owen tracy.owen@cornwall.gov.uk that you are planning to attend.

Stephanie Wright l Early Years Lead Officer l Stephanie.wright@cornwall.gov.uk