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Wednesday 23 January 2019
1. Mandatory Early Years Census 2019 – Final Reminder (FE Providers Only)
If you are claiming Free Entitlement for 2, 3 or 4 year olds this spring term, it is mandatory that you complete the Early Years Census Form. The deadline to submit your form via the Online Provider Portal is 24 January 2019.
The Early Years Census is important because it is used to calculate the funding West Sussex County Council receives for free early education.
If you are a childminder claiming Free Entitlement, on page 3 of the form, please remember to include yourself as a member of staff (excluding volunteers) who work with children under 5 years of age. Please note, only the highest qualification is to be recorded.
Please see the attached letter for further information and guidance. You can also view our Census video and help guide at www.westsussex.gov.uk/ecsportal
If you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Family Information Service on 01243 777807 and ask for the Specialist Team, or e-mail free.entitlement@westsussex.gov.uk
Attachments:
Important Information - Census 2019
You may have seen in the news that Ofsted has launched a consultation on the proposed education inspection framework, for use from September 2019. You can have your say until 5 April 2019.
Information about the consultation, including the proposed framework, the draft inspection handbooks and a commentary of the research informing the changes, is available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted
3. Latest training information
Please click the attachment below to view the latest training information from the Practice Improvement Team, including:
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Best for Babies - Spring Term Saturday and Evening Courses
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Last Chance to Book - Promoting Positive Behaviour, The Bigger Picture, Cheep Cheep and Cheap! and Lifelong Readers
- Transitions Training
Attachments:
Latest Training Information
4. Early Education Training Event - 2 February 2019
Chichester Nursery School have become a training branch of Early Education and are offering an exciting training opportunity for Early Years Practitioners:
Date: Saturday 2 February 2019
Time: 9.30am–1pm
Venue: Chichester Nursery School, St James’ Road
Guest speaker: Sally Thomas who will talk about Language and Interactions with 0-5s’.
Only £15!
“Sally is an amazing, inspirational woman. I have been on a few of her courses.
She really makes you understand how small children learn.”
Book now: https://www.early-education.org.uk/interaction-birth-fives
£10 for Early Education members
£15 for non-members
Please note this course is not part of the WSCC Early Years Training Programme.
Attachments:
Early Education Training Flyer - 2 February 2019
5. Postgraduate Certificate in Early Years Education with Early Years Teacher Status
Would you like to achieve Early Years Teacher Status with the only Early Years Initial Teacher Training provider in the South of England? Would you also like to achieve a Postgraduate Certificate in Early Years Education with the potential to progress on to further Masters level study? If so, then do contact the University of Brighton who would tell you all about their programme and how they can support you in your professional development in Early Years.
With an alumni of over 350 successful trainees they have an excellent network of Early Years professionals who continue to enjoy continuing professional development opportunities organised by their Early Years department post-training. If you are interested in becoming a confident and reflective Early Years Teacher, with a genuine passion for making a difference in children’s lives and supporting their families then they would like to hear from you.
Further course information can be found here.
In addition, there is a Masters open evening event at the Falmer Campus (Checkland Building) on Tuesday 12 February 2019, from 5-8pm so please do come along if you would like to find out more.
Attachments:
EYITT_PGCert_flyer_Brighton
6. Makaton Foundation Workshop (Beginners’ level for Professionals)
Makaton Foundation Workshop
Venue: Bognor Regis Nursery School
Duration: Two full-day course, will take place over two weeks
Date: 1 and 8 March 2019
Time: 9.00am – 4.00pm
Cost: £185, lunch is not included.
Please note, this course is not part of the WSCC Early Years Training programme which offers similar training.
Attachments:
1. Foundation Booking Form
2. March 19 Foundation Course Outline
7. New Case Studies Available Now (FE Providers Only)
Following the Free Entitltlement 30 Hour Awards, recently won by four settings from across West Sussex, you can now read their case studies live on our website.
They cover:
- Most Sustainable Early Years Setting
- Flexible Approach For All
- 30 Hours and the Financial Myth
- Expanding our Provision Whilst Sticking to our Key Strengths
You can find these interesting and innovative case studies at:
https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/business-and-consumers/information-for-childcare-providers/running-your-childcare-business/childcare-business-toolkit/
Click into ‘case studies’ for the full list available.
If you have any questions please contact us at free.entitlement@westsussex.gov.uk
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Upcoming Key Dates
Date What's happening?
24/01/19 Census Form Submission Deadline
30/01/19 Spring Term Free Entitlement Actuals Submission Deadline
04/02/19 Inclusion Funding Panel
Previously on the weekly broadcast
Wednesday 16 January 2019
- Spring Term FE Actuals - things to do this week
- Training update (including: Saturday and Evening Courses for childminders, New Course ‘Supporting the Home Learning Environment’, Cheep Cheep and Cheap, Exciting ideas for Spring Time Learning, Makaton Foundation Sessions, Paediatric First Aid Training, Speech and Language Training, Transitions Training)
- Coping with transitions - a parent/carer programme (MIND)
- Stay warm and well this winter (West Sussex Energy)
Wednesday 9 January 2019
- Starting School September 2019 – Important Information
- Childcare Sufficiency Assessment
- Are you a SEND Champion?
- Update your Termly Childcare Provider Update form today!
- Working with Children who have English as an Additional Language
- West Sussex Early Years Training Brochure
- Fire Warden Training for Early Years and IPEH Staff
Wednesday 2 January 2019
- Fire Warden Training
- Online Training
- PFA Spring Term Dates
- Speech and Language
- Census 2019 Open
- FE Actuals Spring 2019
- Starting School
(Note - there were no broadcasts between 19 Dec and 2 Jan)
Wednesday 19 December 2018
- Important: Early Years Census 2019 – advance notice
- Last broadcast for 2018
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