Stronger practice. Stronger settings. Better outcomes for children

The Greater Lincolnshire Early Years Stronger Practice Hub (EYSPH) is led by the Lincolnshire Maintained Nursery School Federation and has been designated by the Department for Education to support early years providers across Lincolnshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.

Our purpose is simple: to help every child receive the highest quality early education by supporting the professionals who care for and educate them.

Working in partnership with Local Authorities, schools, private, voluntary and independent (PVI) providers, childminders and national partners, we share evidence-informed practice, promote professional development and help early years settings continually improve.

What is a Stronger Practice Hub?

Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs are funded by the Department for Education to improve the quality of early years education through the sharing of evidence-informed practice.

Rather than inspecting or judging settings, we work alongside practitioners and leaders, helping them reflect on their practice, develop their expertise and build on the excellent work already taking place.

Everything we do is designed to strengthen outcomes for babies and young children through high-quality teaching, learning and care.

How we can support you

The Greater Lincolnshire EYSPH offers a wide range of support including:

• Evidence-informed professional development
• Training and networking opportunities
• Bespoke support for eligible settings
• Access to national programmes and resources
• Leadership development
• Coaching and mentoring
• Opportunities to learn from outstanding practice
• Collaboration across the early years sector

Our support is practical, collaborative and responsive to local need.

Working in Partnership

We are proud to work collaboratively with:

• Lincolnshire County Council
• North Lincolnshire Council
• North East Lincolnshire Council
• Schools
• Nursery schools
• Private, voluntary and independent providers
• Childminders
• National delivery partners
• The wider early years community

By working together we can ensure that every child benefits from the very best early years experiences.

Our Vision

We believe that every child deserves the very best start in life.

By investing in the knowledge, confidence and expertise of early years professionals we can improve children's experiences today and create lasting positive outcomes for the future.

Stronger practice. Stronger settings. Better outcomes for children.

Coming Soon

Over the coming months we'll be launching:

• Early Years Stronger Practice Advisers (EYSPAs)
• Early Years Learning Leads (EYLLs)
• Training and events calendar
• Professional Development Networks
• Resources and evidence library
• News and funding opportunities

Be sure to visit this page regularly to keep up to date with our latest offers and opportunities.

Contact us: lmnsf-enquiries@lmnsf.education