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 12 June 2019


Free Entitlement Autumn Term estimates – advance notice

Please note, the Online Provider Portal (OPP) will be open for Autumn term Free Entitlement (FE) estimate claims from 19 June 2019.

For help and guidance with submitting your estimate claim click here to view our quick and easy Estimate video guide.

Further information will be included in the next setting broadcast on Wednesday 19 June 2019.

If you have any questions, please email free.entitlement@westsussex.gov.uk or phone the Family Information Service on 01243 777807. 


Early Years pack-away venue available

The Scout HQ in Swindon Road, Horsham RH12 2HF, is suitable for a pack-away provision, Monday to Friday, term-time only or all-year-round.

It is a very large modern hall, about 18m x 10m, light and airy with underfloor heating. From the secure front gate you enter via a lobby area. There is a modern kitchen, toilet facilities and storage. Some parking is available on-site and plenty more on street outside. The large, secure garden leads directly from the hall and has potential for Forest School with a fire circle and mature trees.

Hire rates to be discussed depending on the hours/days required. Available from August 2019. If you have any questions, or would like to arrange a viewing, please email Caroline at gsl@2ndhorsham.org.uk.


Latest newsletters

(click on the links below to view newsletters)

PInewsletterFINAL

West Sussex Early Years Training Programme Newsletter

Updated 12 June 2019

Headline Article: Childminder Conference


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Children, Young People and Families (IPEH) Stakeholder Newsletter

Updated 28 May 2019

 


SEND Newsletter

SEND Newsletter (quarterly)

Updated April 2019

 


SCB Newsletter

West Sussex Safeguarding Children Board Newsletter

Updated April 2019


Upcoming Key Dates

Date                 What's happening?
19/06/19           Free Entitlement Estimates for Autumn 2019 open (closes 5 July)

w/c 24/06/19     Free Entitlement Actuals payment - Summer 2019

w/c 01/07/19     Inclusion Payment - Summer 2019


Previously on the weekly broadcast

Wednesday 5 June

  • Publication of the revised Ofsted Inspection Framework
  • Inclusion Funding
  • Revised Early Years Foundation Stage - Consultation
  • Transition Events – please provide your feedback

Wednesday 29 May

  • Are you ready for Pyjamarama?

Wednesday 22 May

  • Free Entitlement Summer term Actuals claims
  • Have your say SEND and Inclusion Strategy
  • New resource from Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Wednesday 15 May

  • Summer term Free Entitlement actuals – reminder
  • Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) – consent for eligibility checking
  • Early Years Planning and Review Meetings
  • Update your Termly Childcare Provider Update form today!