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Have your say on Early Years Funding in 2026/2027

17 September 2025

This is for the attention of Managing Director, Headteachers, Chairs of Trustees/ Sole Traders (including Childminders), Operation Managers and Finance Leads

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Welcome message from Corporate Director of Education, Mary Jarrett

8 September 2025

Corporate Director of Education Mary Jarrett, welcomes education staff back to the new academic year.

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New term welcome message to Early Years staff

4 September 2025

Mary Jarrett, our Corporate Director has sent out a message to all Early Years professionals welcoming them to a new academic year!

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Alert: The "Salt and Ice Challenge

2 September 2025

A dangerous online trend is resurfacing where children put salt on their skin and press ice on top.

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Apprenticeships Offer

1 September 2025

Waltham Forest currently have access to funding for apprenticeships. Check out which apprenticeship programmes are available to education staff.

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Yellow heat health alert extended for London

14 August 2025

The heat health alert has been extended for London from 6pm on Wednesday 13th August 2025 to 6pm on Monday 18th August 2025.

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Amber heat health alert issued for London

8 August 2025

The yellow heat health alert is in effect from 9am on Tuesday 12th August 2025 until 6pm on Wednesday 13th August 2025 across London.

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Food Safety in Early Years

15 July 2025

A legal update for food safety in Early Years will take place from September 2025.

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Safety Report: Adjustable Motorised Screens

15 July 2025

A safety report has been issued regarding height adjustable motorised screens.

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