EYNB & Early Childhood Advisory Group

Early Years Nurturing Bermuda [EYNB] is excited to announce its partnership with the newly formed Early Childhood Advisory Group, a collective of Bermuda’s leading early childhood practitioners and advocates.

A spokesperson said, “This partnership aims to amplify key messages and information about the importance of early childhood development through shared networks and unified advocacy efforts.

“The Early Childhood Advisory Group, composed of experts from various sectors of early childhood education, will work alongside EYNB to elevate the conversation around the early years. Together, they will harness their collective expertise and networks to ensure that families, caregivers, and policymakers receive consistent, evidence-based information on the critical role the early years play in shaping Bermuda’s next generation. Strategic direction will be local marketing firm, Niche Communications.”

Fiona Rodriguez-Robert [Kaleidoscope], Penny Saltus [Early Childhood Foundation], Cummings Zuill [Founding Chair of EYNB], Gwendolyn Creary [ParentGuide], Tina Harris [Reading Clinic] and Danielle Frith [Kaleidoscope]

“We are thrilled to partner with the Early Childhood Advisory Group to strengthen our shared mission of supporting young children and their families,” said Cummings Zuill, Founding Chair of the EYNB Initiative Fund Advisory Committee. “By combining our efforts and leveraging our collective networks, we can ensure that every family in Bermuda understands the importance of the early years and has access to the resources they need to thrive.”

“The Bermuda Foundation congratulates the EYNB Partners on their collaboration on this important work. Investing focused attention and resources to early childhood development will improve outcomes for young children, giving them the head starts they deserve and need.” said Myra Virgil, Executive Director of the Bermuda Foundation.

Greater Impact Through Collective Effort

The spokesperson said, “At the core of this collaboration is earlyyearsnurturingbda.org offerings designed to support families, educators, and policymakers.

“Earlyyearsnurturingbda.org provides free:

• 1. Research-Based Insights: Guides and information on the importance of early childhood development, ensuring families and providers have the knowledge to make informed decisions to support their children.

• 2. The Red Flags Bermuda Guide: An updated evidence-based tool, originally adapted for Bermuda by the Bermuda Foundation with permission from the Regional Municipality of York, Ontario, Canada to help parents and caregivers track their child’s developmental milestones and identify areas where early intervention may be needed.

• 3. Access to Local Resources: A comprehensive list of community services and organizations available to support children and their families.

“The Early Years Nurturing Bermuda partnership with local childcare advocates aims to leverage collective networks to utilize each member’s reach to amplify messages about child development and the importance sector; promoting evidence-based resources such as the Red Flags Bermuda Guide and other resources provided by EYNB; and encouraging families, educators, and policymakers to take an active role in supporting Bermuda’s youngest learners.”

Penny Saltus, Executive Director of the Early Childhood Foundation commented “The Early Years Nurturing Bermuda website has created a foundation of evidence-based tools and resources that are invaluable for childcare providers. Now more than ever, it is important to be talking about these issues and ensuring that every child has the best start in life.”

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