Autism Awareness Day 2023

Celebrating World Autism Awareness Day: The Importance of Understanding Autism and SEN in Children, Young People, and Families April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day, a day when we come together to celebrate the unique talents and abilities of people with autism while raising awareness about the challenges they face. As an end-point assessment organisation […]

Autism Acceptance Week

Autism Awareness Week is a week-long campaign that takes place every year from March 27th to April 2nd. This annual event is an opportunity to raise awareness about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and promote understanding and acceptance of people who have the condition. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behaviour. […]

World Book Day 2023

World Book Day 2023 World Book Day is a celebration of literature, reading, and storytelling. It is a day to promote the joy of reading and to encourage young people to discover the many benefits that books can bring to their lives. In this blog, we will explore some of the ways that books can […]

Eating Disorders Awareness Week

Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Promoting Healthy Eating Habits for Children As Eating Disorders Awareness Week approaches, it is important to recognise the impact of early childhood experiences on the development of eating habits and how they can lead to future eating disorders. Developing a healthy relationship with food from a young age is crucial in […]

The Importance of Reading to Children

The Importance of Reading to Children Hello there childcare enthusiasts, today, we’re going to talk about the importance of reading to children. As parents, teachers, and carers, it’s important to understand the numerous benefits that reading can bring to the early years of children. Reading to young people can be one of the most rewarding […]

Childcare and Education Expo 2023 London

Welcome to the ‘Childcare and Education Expo 2023 London’!   We are thrilled to be a part of this exciting event and we hope to see you there. As an End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO), we specialise specifically in the Early Years (EY) and Children, Young People, and Families (CYPF) sectors. Our CEO, Suzanne, will be […]

The Importance of End-Point Assessments

The Importance of End-Point Assessments (EPAs) in Apprenticeships Apprenticeships provide hands-on training in a chosen field and are a key aspect of skill development for young people. They are increasingly recognised as valuable, both for Apprentices and the wider economy. However, to ensure they are effective, a fair and robust system must be in place […]

National Apprenticeship Week 2023

A Message of Gratitude: Celebrating the Contributions of Apprentices in EY, CYP, and Families Sectors   The English National Apprentice Week is a special time to acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable contributions of Apprentices in the fields of early years education, children, young people, and families. These young individuals are making a significant impact in […]

Successful New Year!

Happy New Year!  Wishing all our readers a good 2023.  We have been absent for a few months as our focus has been on getting approvals from Ofqual and ESFA for our chosen standards – and it was worth the hard work! SS Educational Services is now approved to deliver the End-Point Assessments for:    […]

Early Years Apprentice of the Year

Saturday just gone, September 24th, was the night of the Nursery World Awards 2022. As mentioned in previous blog posts, they had a new category this year, ‘Early years apprentice of the year’, and SS Educational Services were sponsoring this award.   Every award is important, but for SSES, working with the next generation of […]