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Funding codes must be applied for and found eligible before the 31st March 2026 in order to access the funding in the Summer term which commences 13th April 2026.
If the code start date is after the 31st March 2026 funding cannot be accessed in the Summer term.
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DfE updates:
Update on the meningococcal disease outbreak in Kent and Medway
You will have seen recent media reports about an invasive meningococcal disease outbreak in Kent and Medway.
We want to reassure you that while meningococcal disease can affect all ages, recent outbreaks have shown that older children, teenagers and young adults are more likely to be affected, and the individuals affected so far in this outbreak have been older teenagers and young adults. Meningococcal disease does not spread easily, and most children in primary age groups will have had access to the national infant vaccination programme. Vaccination coverage is above 90%.
Children can and should continue to attend their early education setting as normal unless their parents or carers have been directly advised otherwise by the local health protection team. Outbreaks of this size are rare. If parents have not been contacted directly by the UK Health Security Agency, the risk to them/their child is low.
It is always important for parents and carers to make sure that children stay up to date with all their routine vaccinations, as these offer important protection against infectious disease outbreaks.
Parents and carers should also be aware and alert to the signs and symptoms of invasive meningococcal disease.
For more information, visit the NHS website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/ or see the information available from two charities who offer free support via their websites and helplines:
The Meningitis Research Foundation
www.meningitis.org
Helpline UK 080 8800 3344
Meningitis Now
www.meningitisnow.org
Helpline 0808 80 10 388
or helpline@meningitisnow.org
UKHSA blog post
Meningitis B outbreak: what you need to know – UK Health Security Agency
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Starting Reception
Kindred Squared has developed a suite of guidance materials to support families, early years settings, and schools with children’s transition into the Reception year. The resources bring together clear information, practical tools, and helpful guidance outlining what children may typically be able to demonstrate at the start of Reception.
For further information please visit the Kindred Squared website, resources include the Reception Transition Guide, Potty Training Information and Toothbrushing guidance.
Starting Reception | About
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HAF Holiday Activities & Food
East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) summer holidays 2026 grant scheme is now launched supporting organisations to deliver fun activities for children and young people aged 4-16 years who are in receipt of benefits related free school meals in the school holidays.
There’s up to £20,000 available for organisations wishing to provide a range of activities including sport, play, drama, cooking, crafts, dance, music, healthy lifestyles, art or outdoor adventures, etc. Funding can be spent on management and delivery staff, venues, equipment, volunteer expenses, food, marketing, trips, capital resources, etc. Organisations are required to deliver 4 hours sessions, provide a healthy meal and offer paid or other funded places on their programme too enabling all families to access activities in the holidays.
For an informal chat please contact haf.programme@eastriding.gov.uk
Summer holidays grant deadline: Tuesday 7th April 2026 at noon.
Link: https://eastridingofyorkshirecouncil.flexigrant.com/startapplication.aspx?id=16492
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