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CambsEYC provider updates

This webpage holds a termly record of recent information sent to the sector from the Cambridgeshire Early Years, Childcare and School Readiness Service (CambsEYC). Further updates and resources can be found via the dedicated CambsEYC Knowledge Hubs.

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  • Changes to the EYFS statutory framework. A reminder of the changes to the early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework from Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Monday, 27 July 2026.
  • Hot weather advice. Health and safety guidance and heat checklist for early years providers 2026. Size: 274KB File format: pdf. Tuesday, 22 June 2026.
  • RE: Hot weather advice (amber alert). A further update to the original communication on hot weather advice: this has been upgraded to a red heat health alert. Monday, 22 June 2026.
  • Hot weather advice (amber alert). Public Health guidance regarding the amber alert issued by the Met Office, and information focusing on how to help children stay cool. Monday, 22 June 2026.
  • Cambridgeshire Music - Together in Tune SEND celebration day. Event details for parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disability (SEND). Monday, 8 June 2026.
  • Wraparound tender opportunity at Fen Drayton Primary from September 2026. Invitation to tender relating to the procurement of wraparound care at Fen Drayton Primary School. Wednesday, 3 June 2026.
  • Professional Development Programme 2026-27. Launch of the new Professional Development Programme. Tuesday, 2 June 2026.
  • Inclusive Early Years Fund. Providers will receive an allocation from the Inclusive Early Years Fund in 2026/27 based on their spring‑term PTE bands. Friday, 29 May 2026.
  • Safety alert – asbestos in some play sand products – immediate action required. Some play sand products have been found to contain trace amounts of asbestos, and the list of affected products has expanded. Providers must act urgently. Friday, 15 2026.
  • Safer sleep guidance.* Updated guidance bringing together the latest requirements and best practice advice. *Size: 323KB File format: pdf. Thursday, 14 2026.
  • CambsEYC Annual Membership Offer 2026 - 2027. Launch of the new Membership Offer. Friday, 1 May 2026.
  • School Food Standards: updating the legislative framework. Consultation to seek views ahead of the update to the legislative framework on School Food Standards. Monday, 27 April 2026.
  • Training opportunities for EYES. Support package for the new Early Years and Education System (EYES)/EYES Training Opportunities. Size: 281KB File format: pdf. Thursday, 23 April 2026.
  • Birth to Five Matters non-statutory guidance for the EYFS. Review of the new Birth To 5 Matters – Guidance by the sector, for the sector document. Monday, 13 April 2026.

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