This section is for Preschool and Day Nursery Leaders, Owners, Managers and Practitioners.
Early Years Quality Standards Framework
- All pre-schools and day nurseries work to the Early Years Quality Standards Framework (EYQSF), 2018. A copy of the Framework is available to download here: Early Years Quality Standards Framework (EYQSF) [1Mb]. The EYQSF sets out the requirements for all providers and will help to focus on raising and sustaining a consistent quality of early year's experiences for our children and families.
- Pre-school education in the Bailiwick is predominantly provided by the private sector and any children can attend private pre-schools before starting school.
- In Guernsey and Alderney we work to secure an equality of opportunity, to develop a culture of support, reflection and empowerment within the Early Years Sector.
Preschool Education Fund (PSEF)
- The year before children go to school (Reception year) they are entitled to free, quality, pre-school provision for up to 15 hours per week, 38 weeks a year (term time only), supported by the States of Guernsey.
- This entitlement is being delivered through a partnership with private providers. A list of registered pre-school and day nurseries can be found Registered Early Years Providers [160kb]
- The Assembly agreed to the funding for the implementation of the entitlement following a debate in November 2015. The proposals were amended with regards to the detail of funding sources and a cap set on entitlement to only those with a joint household income of £150,000 or less.
- Quality measures have been put in place and can be found here: key performance indicators
- Please read the Parent/Carer leaflet on how to apply for your free pre-school entitlement 15 hours PSEF Leaflet [574kb].
- A copy of the Parent Declaration Form can be found here PSEF Parent Declaration Form [281kb].
- Please look at the Frequently Asked Questions for further information FAQ [269kb]
- Important dates for providers to ensure deadlines are kept, therefore ensuring prompt payment:
The States Early Years Team Newsletter
- The Newsletter is produced half termly as a way of communicating all updates and news with the pre-schools, day nurseries and childminders within the Bailiwick of Guernsey. The SEYT Newsletters are full of information from ourselves and our partners, if you wish to be added to the distribution list, please send us your email address.This is where you can find the latest SEYT Newsletter here.
Health Visitors
- The list of Health Visitors allocation in the Bailiwick of Guernsey can be found on the shared SEYT Google Drive (that Preschools and Day Nurseries have access to). All information regarding the Health Visitors Service please visit their webpage https://gov.gg/healthvisitors
Useful Documents and Information
- Under this section we have included useful documents and information which preschools and day nurseries may find useful:
- Speech and Language Therapy Leaflets and their website can be found here https://gov.gg/slt:
- Health Protection
- The Health Protection for Education Settings document aims to provide preschools, day nurseries, childminders and schools with information and resources on Health Protection matters. These tools support the preparedness, assessment and decision making around infection prevention and protection measures as well as providing guidance on infections and outbreaks, exclusion periods for different infections and advice around when and how to contact Public Health services/Health Protection Team. https://gov.gg/CHttpHandler.ashx?id=173129&p=0
- Occupational Therapy Leaflets and their website can be found here https://gov.gg/cds:
- Child Development Service information and their website can be found here https://www.gov.gg/cds
Leaders, Owners and Managers Forum and SENDCO Network Information
- The following documents are referenced in the termly Leaders, Owners and Managers Forums and SENDCO Networks:
- Duration Record [215kb]
- Example Policy for Understanding and Responding to Biting [279kb]
- Event Recording Frequency Behaviour Count Form [219kb]
- My Development Plan [319kb]
- SEN Register Blank Template [287kb]
- SEN Register Template [322kb]
- STAR Template [177kb]
- Building Positive Relationships with Younger Children [58kb]
- Calming and Regulating Activities for Pre-Schoolers [194kb]
- Meltdown vs Tantrum [94kb]
- Hand and Finger Activities for Preschoolers [1Mb]
- Growth Mindset and Young Children [607kb]
- My Development Plan [319kb]
- SEND Pathway of Assessment & Action [239kb]
- How to Use the Early Years Developmental Journal http://www.ncb.org.uk/sites/default/files/uploads/documents/Early_years_docs/merged-early-years-developmental-journal.pdf
- Action Plan Developmental [204kb]
- Children who may need Additional Support [361kb]
- Nurturing a Child's Mental Health [147kb]
- Planning SMART Targets [406kb]
- Role of the SENDCo in EY Settings [338kb]
- EY SEN Sample Policy [359kb]
- SEND Pathway of Assessment [239kb]
- Things I'd like you to Know Template [148kb]
- Top Tips for Breaking the News Handout [155kb]
Transitions
- Schools
- Amherst Reception [791kb]
- Amherst Welcome Postcard [612kb]
- Castel Reception [409kb]
- Forest Reception [2Mb]
- Hautes Capelles Reception [1Mb]
- Houguette Reception [1Mb]
- LMDCP Reception [811kb]
- Notre Dame Reception [628kb]
- St Martins Reception [765kb]
- St Mary and St Michael Reception [2Mb]
- Vale Reception [1Mb]
- Vauvert Reception [483kb]
Useful Contacts
- Please view the useful contact list for relevant services you may require. Useful Contact Details [107kb]