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9 month+, 2 Year and 30 Hours Extended Funding Entitlement
Any parent/carer wishing to apply for either the 9 months+, 2 year funding or the 30 hours Extended Entitlement, must do so before 31st August to claim this from 7th September 2026. Any codes applied for after 31st August 2026 will not be eligible to start until the 2027 Spring term.
Please remember to obtain proof and check the codes for 9 months+, 2 year funding or the 30 Hours Eligibility before accepting a child onto one of these places.
All codes for children already accessing a funded place need to be checked before the term commences to make sure they are valid for the Autumn term.
Any queries about end dates please contact the FISH Team.
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BBC CBeebies parenting resources to support pre-school children available
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We would like to share BBC CBeebies Parenting resources and content with parents and caregivers to support pre-school children as they prepare to start their adventure in early years settings or school.
Check out the ‘skills for starting school’ collection on the CBeebies Parenting website for free, expert advice and activity ideas to grow children’s independence and support their development. Find help with everything from introducing the potty and toilet independence, taking turns and sharing, to helping with shyness around starting school and managing separation anxiety.
Families can also enjoy a selection of songs, stories, games and advice from CBeebies on BBC iPlayer.
From mid-August, there will be a special CBeebies Parenting Download episode exploring how confidence, communication, emotional reassurance and growing independence can all help children settle into a new environment.
Early years professionals can join free monthly Champions Training sessions to find out more about CBeebies Parenting and how you can use the information with families. Visit the Professionals section for resources to print and share, and sign up to the monthly newsletter for regular updates. If you want to contact the team directly for more information, please email CBeebiesparenting@bbc.co.uk
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Regional Out of School Network- An opportunity to meet other providers in other Local Authorities
We are pleased to confirm that the next session will take place on 15th September, from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm, via Microsoft Teams.
In partnership with Regional colleagues in local authorities, we have recognised the growth in the numbers of Out of School providers and wanted to facilitate an online ‘teams’ meeting’ to support you.
As part of supporting Out of School providers we are hosting, a network event to bring together Out of School providers across the region.
Agenda items to follow.
Please use the link/QR code below to book on.
Link: Regional Out of School Network – Fill in form
QR Code:
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Portage Workshop
Thursday 8th October at 9.30am - 4pm, Thursday 5th November 9.30am - 4pm and Thursday 3rd December 9.30am - 4pm at the Hexagon Music Centre, Coltman Avenue, Beverley, HU17 9LP.
This is a certificated training course delivered by National Portage Association Accredited Trainers.
The Portage Workshop is an introduction to the Portage Approach to working with children with additional needs and their families. The workshop is suitable for early years practitioners who work in an early year’s settings (PVI or maintained), Children’s Centres, Childminders and parents/carers of children who are receiving Portage support.
Central to the course are the ‘Portage Principles’ and the ‘Three Circle Model of Portage’. The NPA has set standards for minimum workshop content and length. The Workshop has a core curriculum consisting of seven modules and must last a minimum of 2 full days plus a Follow Up session.
The workshop is designed to support parents who have children that are being supported by Portage, and practitioners working with children, to help support their learning and development and to understand the strategies and principles used by Portage Workers.
Please use the link below to book a place on the Portage Workshop.
https://hereforearlyyears.co.uk/Event/306166
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HAF Christmas Grant
The East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Christmas holidays grant scheme is now launched and ask for your help in spreading the message and encouraging groups to apply. Applications are welcomed from organisations, charities, schools, town and parish councils, faith groups and businesses to provide four-hour sessions and a healthy meal for children and young people in receipt of benefits related free school meals. Organisations can apply for up to £5,000 to deliver fun activities in the Christmas holidays.
Sessions could include sport, play, drama, cooking, crafts, music, healthy lifestyles, art, outdoor adventure or animal experiences, etc. Funding can be spent on management and staff delivery, equipment, venue, food, marketing, capital costs, volunteer expenses and excursions. This year delivery partners will also need to offer paid places on their holiday programmes enabling all families to access activities in the holidays.
The deadline for applications is 12pm on 7 September 2026. I appreciate that this falls around the time schools are returning, and are happy for school applicants to contact me nearer the time to agree an extended deadline.
If potential applicants have an idea they would like to develop, I'd love to hear from them. Support is available to discuss proposals and help in completing the grant application form.
To apply, please visit https://eastridingofyorkshirecouncil.flexigrant.com/startapplication.aspx?id=17237
For further information, please email haf.programme@eastriding.gov.uk
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Schools Out 2026
The school holidays don’t have to cost a fortune!
Check out our School’s Out directory, which includes range of budget friendly activities for all ages and abilities: #Schools Out
The directory also includes our Holiday Activity and Food programme, which offers free activities for children and young people who receive benefit-related free school meals.
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If you have any information you would like adding to the Mailout please send by email to fish@eastriding.gov.uk |
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