Thriving Providers Project’s Post

Many families throughout the United States use family, friend, and neighbor (FFN) care. FFN providers are essential members in the early childhood education ecosystem, along with licensed, center-based and home-based care. However, FFN providers and the strengths and contributions they offer to families and children are often overlooked by policymakers and other stakeholders because they frequently operate outside of public systems. #ICYMI This study identifies the strengths and limitations of FFN care and the needs of FFN providers.➡️ https://lnkd.in/eVNYPD9x

Yeah but, no but, mass "Vision Screening" '4' to '5' year olds good but, what about Secondary School age children !? https://lnkd.in/e98JRf_C With 30% plus leaving secondary education as "functionally and digitally illiterate" as they arrived effectively excluded from participating in learning with a disproportionate number arriving at our revolving-door youth justice...... https://lnkd.in/e78b-rM3 #PublicVisionHealth #DigitalVisionHealth #Visionloss #OccupationalHealth #ComputerVisionSyndrome #ProductSafety #MyopiaManagement #Asthenopia #DiversityAndExclusion #SocioEconomicExclusion #HourglassEconomyOfHavesAndHaveNots https://lnkd.in/eDvFikvq

🗒️ In February 2024, we responded to the Education Select Committee’s call for evidence & we gathered views from care-experienced young people via a survey. We found that: ❗ The care system is overwhelmed, with increasing number of children in care and a lack of appropriate homes able to adequately meet their needs. ❗ Young people leaving the care system face a care cliff, often forced to become independent before they are ready and without the support they need to make a positive start to adulthood. ❗ The Government’s proposed reforms do not go fast or far enough to address the disparities and disadvantages facing care-experienced children and young people ⬇️ Read our full response: https://lnkd.in/dkKRgVjm

URGENT! – Congress is making decisions RIGHT NOW about funding for child care and early learning programs like Head Start, CCDBG, and PDG B-5. Congress must protect and prioritize this funding for working families, young children and employers! #ChildCareChampion

URGENT! – Congress is making decisions RIGHT NOW about funding for child care and early learning programs like Head Start, CCDBG, and PDG B-5. Congress must protect and prioritize this funding for working families, young children and employers! #ChildCareChampion

Save the date! On February 8 at 1-2 PM ET join #CFData and @OPRE_ACF to learn about recently released Check-In data from the Mother and Infant Home Visiting Program Evaluation (MIHOPE): Archived data from 2.5- and 3.5-year follow-ups. MIHOPE is a longitudinal study of the effects of Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV)-funded home visiting on child and family outcomes. The overarching goal of MIHOPE is to learn whether families and children benefit from MIECHV-funded early childhood home visiting programs, and if so, how. Register here: https://myumi.ch/zwm4Z #MIHOPE #HomeVisiting #OPRE

The 2023 Iowa Child Care Workforce Study that Iowa AEYC recently released in conjunction with I2D2 is a comprehensive study that brings together the voices of over 4,500 child care providers in Iowa. One of the major findings of the study was that many providers are interested in earning more education, but they perceive several barriers to earning it, including class costs and schedule. Nevertheless, the study also found that higher degrees lead to higher pay. See more below about Brief 3: Overview of Education.

Guidance seems to be pouring out of the DfE this week. This one will be a useful reminder for all schools: Arranging education for children who cannot attend school because of health needs. For example: ·      LAs are under a duty to arrange education suitable alternative education for children who cannot attend school because of a physical or mental health need, no matter whether their usual school is state maintained, an academy or independent (section 19 Education Act 1996). ·      LAs should have a public policy statement and a named officer who is responsible. ·      Schools are also encouraged to name a person to be responsible for the education of children with health needs. ·      Schools are under a duty to inform the LA of pupils who are not attending school regularly and the grounds for deleting pupils from the admissions register are tightly regulated (Pupil registration regs). ·      Individual healthcare plans may be useful. ·      Reasonable adjustments may be needed for pupils with disabilities. ·      The important role of parents and of listening to children are both recognised. ·      As ever, effective collaboration between agencies is essential. From my perspective, it is good to see the role of hospital education recognised as part of the matrix of provision for these children - and perhaps there could be scope to explore more creative ways to use that provision in future. https://lnkd.in/eNgVqMK5

Education plays a critical role in alleviating concerns and enhancing outcomes for children who rely on topical corticosteroids. By providing children with access to quality education, we can empower them to effectively manage their condition and improve their overall well-being. This study highlights the positive impact of education on children's health and emphasizes the need for comprehensive support systems. #ChildHealthcare #EducationMatters https://buff.ly/48BBLiS

Have you ever thought about the importance of Early Childhood Education? Now is the time to have your voice heard! Parents, caregivers, employers, grandparents, and all those who believe in the power of education, let's unite and show support for the ECE world. They are helping to build the solid foundation of our future. Join the movement and share your thoughts on the topic by following the link below. Let's make a difference together! https://lnkd.in/ercNRReC