Early Years and Childcare Broadcast

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With you, with the child. Every step of the way.

Weekly broadcast for Early Years and Childcare settings from the Integrated Prevention and Earliest Help Service.

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Wednesday 29th August 2018


1. Integrated Reviews

Please see attached important information relating to both the 2 Year Old and School Readiness Integrated Reviews.

Attachments: Integrated Reviews.pdf


2. Book Your Autumn Term Network Meetings Now!

Want to stay up to date with developments in the childcare sector, get business advice, stay in touch with colleagues and support your inclusive practice? Find the guide to Early Years Learning and Development Networks, Business and Welfare Events, INCO/SENCO Networks, and Childminder Events here. Book your Autumn term network meetings for free through the Online Provider Portal or by calling the Family Information Service on 01243 777807. No training subscription is required to attend network meetings.


3. Business Opportunity: Creche Framework Re-opening

For further information and details on how to express your interest in this opportunity, please see attached document called ‘Business Opportunity’. Closing date for bids is 17 September 2018.

Attachments: Business Opportunity.pdf


4. Save the Date! - 2019 Early Years and Childcare Conference 

The 2019 West Sussex Early Years and Childcare Conference will be at Avisford Park Hotel on Friday 15 March 2019.

We are delighted to have Dr Sam Wass from the Channel 4 series The Secret Life of 4, 5 and 6 Year Olds as the conferences keynote speaker. Dr Sam Wass is a Cognitive neuroscientist and his research examines how stress affects learning in childhood.

The conference will be about Promoting the Wellbeing of Children and Practitioners in the Early Years Sector.

Practitioners will also have the opportunity to attend workshops and presentations on a variety of subjects throughout the day.

Keep an eye out for Early Bird offers for spaces on this conference, they will be released shortly.


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Upcoming Key Dates

Date                 What's happening?
31/08/18           Parent's deadline for applying for 30 hours codes to use for Autumn Term
20/09/18           Autumn Headcount Day
27/09/18           Autumn Actuals Claims Deadline


Previously on the weekly broadcast

Below is a list of headlines from recent broadcasts. Click on the date to view a copy:

Wednesday 22 August 2018

  • Important - Online Provider Portal Planned Maintenance 
  • HMRC digital support for childminders 

Wednesday 15 August 2018

  • Important - Online Provider Portal Planned Maintenance 
  • HMRC digital support for childminders 

Wednesday 8 August 2018

  • Entering Actuals? Check Your Data! (FE only)
  • Parent Declarations and Payment Disputes (FE only)
  • Update your Termly Childcare Provider Update form today! (All providers)
  • Prevent Training for Early Years

Wednesday 25 July 2018

  • Free Entitlement Autumn Term Estimate payments/Actuals now open
  • 30 Hours Extended Entitlement – Autumn Term
  • Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) Factsheet
  • Training and support for practitioners working with vulnerable families
  • Special Offer for Settings that have joined the Training Subscription Scheme - NDNA Online Training
  • Water Safety
  • The Sun has got his hat on!