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 5 September 2018


1. Reminder - Autumn Term Free Entitlement Submissions (FE Providers Only)

A reminder that the Online Provider Portal (OPP) is now open for Autumn term Free Entitlement (FE) actuals claims.

Please note that as a result of the recent system upgrade, there are some changes to what you need to enter for each child. One of these changes can affect settings who choose to stretch their funding by increasing the number of weeks they claim for. 

Please ensure that you have read the guidance before attempting to submit any information. The guidance is available at www.westsussex.gov.uk/ecsportal  

Please refer to the broadcast sent on 18 July for further information.

Headcount day: Thursday 20 September 2018
Deadline for return: Thursday 27 September 2018

If you have any queries please email free.entitlement@westsussex.gov.uk


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20/09/18           Autumn Headcount Day
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Previously on the weekly broadcast

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

Wednesday 29 August 2018

  • Integrated Reviews
  • Book Your Autumn Term Network Meetings Now!
  • Business Opportunity: Creche Framework Re-opening
  • Save the Date! 2019 Early Years and Childcare Conference

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