Childcare Provider Bulletin - August 2024

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Childcare Provider Bulletin August 2024

Welcome to our latest e-bulletin, designed to keep you regularly informed of latest news, information and training relevant to the childcare sector.

We would appreciate your feedback on the e-bulletin and if there is anything you would like us to include or clarify then please let us know by completing our short survey

Please note: You will receive this bulletin in Welsh in a separate email.

Our childcare animation is ready!

Childcare animation

We are delighted to announce that our new animation, created to showcase our exceptional childcare service, is now complete and ready for you to share!

This animation beautifully highlights the key benefits of our service, including our commitment to supporting the provision of safe and nurturing environments for children and the availability of funded placements through Flying Start and the Childcare Offer for Wales.

We believe this animation will be an invaluable tool in demonstrating the high-quality service we provide to the childcare providers in the Caerphilly county borough. Please share it with your networks to help parents understand the outstanding help we provide.

Thank you so much for your continued dedication to maintaining the highest standards of childcare and the positive impact this has on the lives of children and their families.

You can watch the animation here: https://vimeo.com/treetopfilms/review/981251604/052cce78b8 


Team Around the Setting

Team around the family

Starting in September, the childcare team will be implementing a new ‘Team Around the Setting’ approach to enhance support for all contracted childcare settings in Caerphilly. To introduce this initiative, we will be holding briefing sessions on Tuesday, 3rd September, from 1-3pm and 5-6pm. Links to join these sessions will be sent out via email.

We look forward to your participation and collaboration in this exciting new venture!


Help with school costs - School essentials grant

Grant

The application window for the School Essentials Grant is now open! Please encourage any families you are working with to check their eligibility and apply.

If a child already gets Free School Meals, there could be more financial help available through the School Essentials Grant.

This support can help with essentials like school uniform and equipment to make sure the child is ready for the school day. Parents can check their child’s eligibility and apply at https://www.gov.wales/get-help-school-costs.


Meic Cymru

Meic

Meic is the helpline service for children and young people in Wales up to the age of 25. From finding out what is going on in their local area to help dealing with a tricky situation, Meic will listen even when no-one else will. It will not judge and will help by giving you information, useful advice and the support children and young people need to make a change.

www.meiccymru.org


Play in the Park kicks off

Play in the Park

Play in the Park have kicked off with sessions at Senghenydd and Morgan Jones Park to celebrate National Play Day. If you missed these, don't worry, there are six more sessions still to come that you can get involved with, the next being on 9th August at Bargoed Park followed by Tuesday, 13th August at Abertridwr Playground.

Click here for full details


Like us on Facebook

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For the latest information and advice on childcare services and activities, Like the "Caerphilly Early Years and Childcare Service" on facebook.


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