Applications will soon close for settings to apply to receive support from a Department for Education (DfE) programme for Early Years practitioners and leaders to address the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the youngest children.
The DfE is currently looking for settings who are interested in receiving support from January 2023, for the Spring term (academic year 2022/23).
To submit an application to receive support from the programme, and for further information on eligibility, please visit Pen Green’s website.
To receive support in the spring term, settings must complete the application form by Friday 11th November 2022.
There will be further opportunities for settings to apply for support in future terms.
The Experts and Mentors Early Years Covid-19 Recovery Programme provides a mixture of face-to-face and virtual support to settings and will include leadership support, coaching for leaders, and mentoring for practitioners.
By joining the programme, settings will receive the support of fellow early years professionals, who are passionate about supporting others to improve practice and outcomes for children.
This support is free and available across the country for eligible settings. The programme supports Private Voluntary or Independent (PVI) nursery settings, maintained nursery schools and school-based nurseries.