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Wednesday 28/02/2018
1. Opening Soon - Free Entitlement Summer Term Estimates
The Online Provider Portal (OPP) will open on 5 March 2018 for you to submit your summer term estimates for Free Entitlement (FE) 2, 3 and 4 Year Olds: www.westsussex.gov.uk/ecsportal
Headcount Day for summer term is 3 May 2018.
Our quick and easy video guide explains how estimate payments work, and then shows you how to submit your estimate claim via the OPP. Alternatively, you can use the Estimate help guide PDF version. Both can be accessed from here.
Don't forget that there is Online Provider Portal Workshops running on the following dates:
- 6 March 2018 10.00am - 12.00pm
- 12 March 2018 1.30pm - 3.30pm
- 10 May 2018 1.30pm - 3.30pm
- 15 May 2018 10.00am - 12.00pm
Please refer to the Weekly Broadcast sent 14th February for details on how to book and what equipment is needed to take part in these online sessions. (link below).
The deadline for estimate submissions is 16 March 2018. You must have submitted your estimate claims through the OPP by this deadline in order to receive 70% of funding first week of summer term.
Do not submit your actual data at this time. If you do, this information will be overwritten and lost. We only require estimate information at present and we will request your actuals data in due course.
If you have any questions, please email free.entitlement@westsussex.gov.uk or phone the Family Information Service on 01243 777807.
2. Last chance to book
your place!!
Early Years
and Childcare Business Conference 2018
This is
your last chance to book your place on this year’s FREE Business Conference on 17 March 2018 at Chichester College,
Brinsbury Campus, RH20 1DL. Over 130 places have been booked already so act
fast and grab one of the few remaining spaces!
Bookings
for this conference will close at the end of Wednesday 7 March. No training subscription is
required.
In response
to feedback from previous conferences, and for the first time, you will be able
to select your workshop preferences before attending. Please read the attached information before ringing for
instructions on how to book, including further information on the workshops.
Preferences will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
Attachments: Conference Booking Information
3. Training: Level 3 Diploma in Playwork
Meynell Games has been approached to deliver a Level 3 Diploma in Playwork (NVQ) in the Crawley area. This is a one year course leading to a full level 3 qualification. There will be a weekly/fortnightly commitment to attend a ‘classroom’ session as well as homework.
If you would like to find out more about this course or express an interest in completing it please email Meynell@meynellgames.org.uk or call 01323 730500.
4. Minding the Gap Early Years Conference 2018
Following the success of Minding the Gap 2017, which
was Highly Commended at the Nursery World Awards 2017, we are delighted
that this Early Years Conference will be returning to the University of
Brighton on Saturday 28 April 2018.
This conference has been designed to be
inclusive to all Early Years Practitioners, including Childminders. We have
fantastic keynote speakers: Neil Leitch from the Preschool Learning Alliance, a
staunch advocate for the Early Years workforce; and Dr Jools Page, now Senior
Lecturer at the University of Brighton and founder of the Professional Love
programme.
There will be a choice of three workshops from a selection that
includes Mine Conkbayir, Funky Feet, Chatta, John Warren and Cheryl Bedding;
Little Signers; and The adventures of Brian.
The marketplace includes the
popular 'toy man' from Commotion Distribution; Books Education with
discounts on the day; Morton Michel; Kinderly; Preschool Learning Alliance;
Foundation Focus; Peeple; Nexus; and more to be confirmed.
As before we have
strived to ensure this conference is affordable and our Early Bird price is
just £75 (until 4 March) including a buffet lunch and refreshments and goody
bags sponsored by Butterfly Print and the Preschool Learning Alliance.
Please
see our website www.mindingthegapcpd.weebly.com
for full details and to download a
booking form. We can be contacted by email at mindingthegapcpd@gmail.com.
Attachments: MTG 18 Flyer
5. Digital support for
childminders
HMRC have designed a webinar especially for childminders where you will be able to learn more about the business expenses you can claim tax relief on, including:
• start-up costs
• day-to-day food and drink
• replacing equipment.
Book here to save your place on Wednesday 14 March – 7.00pm to 8.00pm
How does it work?
Once you have registered you will receive an email telling you how to join the session. You will need access to the internet and you can ask questions throughout using the on-screen text box.
If you have any questions before the webinar please read their e-learning package, 'Tax advice for Childminders', and to help you work out your tax go to their easy to use 'Ready Reckoner'. You can also visit the childminders page on HRMC’s Small Business Forum by clicking here where HMRC’s experts are on hand to support you.
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Upcoming Key Dates
Date What's Happening?
05/03/18 FE Estimates Open
16/03/18 Deadline for FE Estimates
Network Meetings
Feb-Mar SENCo/INCo Network Meetings
For meeting information, dates and venues www.westsussex.gov.uk/eytraining
Previously on the Weekly Broadcast
Below is a list of headlines from recent broadcasts. Click on the date to view a copy:
Wednesday 21 February 2018
- Spring term Free Entitlement Payments – advance notice
- Reminder: Spring Term Inclusion Funding
- Have you booked your place yet?
- Makaton Foundation Workshop for Professionals
- West Sussex Affordable Warmth Scheme is now OPEN!
- Bognor Regis Nursery School Conference 19 April 2018
Wednesday 14 February 2018
- Mandatory EY Census
- Spring Term FE - portal re-opens on 14-16 Feb
- Spring Term inclusion funding
- 30hr FE summer term deadline
- MASH referrals
- Online Provider Portal workshops
- Professional Development video (Communication Trust)
Wednesday 7 February 2018
- Advance notice: Spring term actuals - Online Provider
Portal re-opening for checks (FE Providers Only)
- Mandatory Early Years Census 2018 – now open
- Update your Termly Childcare Provider Update form
today!
- Jobs in Childcare
- Free Entitlement leaflet available
- Makaton Foundation Workshop for Professionals
- Learn, Explore, Debate (LED) Events
Wednesday 31 January 2018
- Treasury Committee - Childcare Inquiry
- Early Years Census 2018 – opens 5 February 2018
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