Today saw the latest gathering of Aspect’s EYP National Committee. The National Committee is the body (all Early Years Professionals) who drive our EYP work, ensuring we’re not only going forward but also that we’re going in the right direction.
Today’s meeting was at the TUC in London, attended by the usual officers to support our EYP lay leadership.
In the next couple of weeks full notes will be circulated to all Aspect EYP members, along with further information on how to get involved with the National Committee more directly in the future: yes, we are looking to expand and broaden our membership so all of you who are members keep your eyes open (and if you’re not, get signed up so you can get involved directly too). Indeed one of the key items today was working towards a final version of our EYP Section Standing Orders, of which again, more soon.
More generally, today’s meeting included a full discussion around the policies of the main parties as expressed in their manifestos (more on that to follow shortly), along with planning to take us through the next period when uncertainty is bound to be the watchword. We also reviewed recent activity, including the very successful sessions last month at Pen Green, our work with training providers and local authorities, and our recent letter to each of the three main political parties (of which more details can be found here).
Updates from Aspect centrally included the latest from the Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC) and the Children’s Services Professionals Network (CSPN), as well as some practical news: online joining should be up and running shortly – imminently for student members, and later this year for all; which will be great!
However if you aren’t already a member – or you have a friend who you think should join – there’s no need to wait. Just follow this link, download the application form, fill it in, and put it in the post! (Of course, Aspect membership is open to professionals across children’s services – so whatever your role do get involved – but don’t forget to tell us if you are an EYP or a student EYP so we can make sure you get all the information specially designed for you as well as everything everyone else gets!)
