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19 November 2025

Funding

Childcare Census

Look out for more information in the FISH mailout before the end of the year, for details of changes to the Childcare Census.

Funding codes

As part of the statutory guidance the Local Authority will perform eligibility checks on all working parent entitlement codes which have been submitted in a previous term. To review the updated information please refer to the children's individual details on the summary page. This does not include new children whos details are not yet on the system.

Please note you are still required to check all codes using the eligibility checker before the start of the new term or accepting new children onto a funded place as normal.

News & Events

Road Safety Week, 16-22 November

Every year, charity Brake holds Road Safety Week, a campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of safe roads and vehicles.

Thousands of schools, organisations, and communities get involved in the annual Road Safety Week. If you would like to sign your school up, visit the Brake website and access a number of road safety resources for a range of age groups, from early years to sixth form.

Visit the Brake website Road Safety Week | Brake

Information and Consultations

New Sufficiency Strategy launched

Our Sufficiency Strategy for 2025-2028 has officially launched, following approval at Full Council on Wednesday, 12 November.  

A Sufficiency Strategy is a plan that ensures there is enough provision to meet the needs of children and young people within their local communities.  

This strategy reaffirms our legal duty and ongoing commitment to providing sufficient provision, helping children and young people live, learn, and thrive in the East Riding. 

The Strategy brings together key areas of local provision, including: 

• mainstream education pathways
• specialist education pathways
• Alternative Provision 
• children and young people in our care  
• community provision.

Developed over the course of a year, the strategy is the result of collaboration from schools, council teams, and feedback from the SEND Big Listen. This inclusive approach ensures that the Strategy is grounded in real experiences and needs. 

Looking ahead, the strategy will be updated annually to reflect progress and emerging priorities. A dedicated working group of chapter leads meet monthly to monitor development and maintain cohesion across all areas. 

The Sufficiency Strategy plays an important role in shaping a future where every child and young person in the East Riding has access to the support and opportunities they need to succeed.

We encourage everyone to familiarise themselves with the strategy, and if you have any questions, please email school organisation. 

Strategies, plans and reports

Celebrating Inclusion at Rainbow Preschool: Dingley’s Promise Mark of Achievement Award

We are proud to announce that Rainbow Preschool has been awarded the Dingley’s Promise Mark of Achievement—a recognition of their unwavering commitment to inclusion and support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This prestigious mark will sit proudly alongside their Portage Stamp of Approval, further highlighting their dedication to holistic, child-centred practice.

Karen and the team are deeply committed to inclusive practice. Reflecting on the training, Karen shared:

“We all found the course helpful, and it was beneficial for every team member. Experienced staff felt it refreshed their knowledge and understanding, while newly qualified members gained valuable skills for working with neurodiverse children—skills that are often not covered in detail in most childcare qualifications.”

As the number of children requiring inclusive approaches continues to grow, we are delighted to offer this free inclusive training opportunity within the East Riding. Rainbow Preschool’s achievement is a shining example of what can be accomplished through a passion for inclusion and a deep understanding of every child’s unique potential, made possible through the Dingley’s Promise Training Offer.

A heartfelt thank you to Karen and the entire team for their incredible work and leadership in this space.

Please note, we only have access to this FREE Dingley’s Promise Training offer until the Comic Relief Project ends. Each practitioner can access up to £450 worth of training from now until June 2026.

If you have any questions or would like to know how close your setting is to achieving the Mark of Achievement, please contact the Early Years Inclusion Team.

Giving every child the best start in life

Building on the Government's Best Start in Life Strategy, Susie Owen, director of early years, has announced that the Best Start Family Hubs funding is being extended to all local authorities in England.

To support communications, the DfE will be launching a new Best Start in Life newsletter later this month. 

It will bring key updates in one place, cutting down on duplication, and make it easier to find the information and support needed.

When the newsletter is launched, we will update you with further information and provide the link for you to sign up.

In the meantime, if you want to learn more, visit the Best Start In Life website Homepage | Best Start in Life

If you have any information you would like adding to the Mailout please send by email to fish@eastriding.gov.uk