The Early Years team consists of an Advisory Teacher and an Early Years Officer who work across the County supporting the education of all EY CLA who fall into National Curriculum years -2 to 0. We work collaboratively with Early Years providers, foster carers and other professionals to ensure that every child is able to flourish.
How can you get in touch with us?
Any queries regarding an Early Years Child Looked After can be directed to thevirtualschool@somerset.gov.uk who will then forward the enquiry onto the Virtual School Early Years Advisory Teacher.
Useful resources for Early Years providers and other professionals:
What-to-do-to-support-an-EYs-child-becoming-or-currently-Looked-After
Pre-Prep Information – Settings
Useful resources for supporting your child at home:
General advice, help and guidance around all aspects of childhood development: https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people
Managing transition to preschool:
Preparing your child for starting at a preschool setting/childminder: https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/prepare-child-for-nursery/zkhrg7h
Supporting transition to a preschool: https://www.annafreud.org/early-years/early-years-in-mind/resources/8-ways-parents-and-carers-can-help-manage-the-transition-back-to-nursery/
Supporting language development:
What to do and say with a 3/4yr old: https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/3-to-4-year-old-child-development-activities
Everyday activities to build language skills: https://speechandlanguage.info/parents/activities/language
Supporting physical development:
Active games to play to help your child get school ready: https://www.sasp.co.uk/school-ready
Active games to play to help your child move with confidence: https://www.sasp.co.uk/confident-mover