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 31 July 2019


30 hours codes deadline for Autumn term Extended Free Entitlement (FE) places

A reminder that in order for children to access Extended FE in the Autumn term their 30 hour code must be issued by HMRC by 31 August 2019.

Please advise parents to:

  • apply now to ensure they have their 30 hours code by 31 August 2019;
  • log in to their childcare account to check their details are up to date and reconfirm their eligibility to ensure they continue to be eligible for Extended FE: GOV.UK/sign-in-childcare-account

HMRC helpline number for parents who are experiencing issues applying/reconfirming: 0300 1234 097.

Remember, you can carry out an instant 30 hour code check using the ‘Online eligibility checker’ via the Online Provider Portal (OPP). See our OPP help guide for further guidance: www.westsussex.gov.uk/ecsportal

For further information on the Extended FE please visit our website: www.westsussex.gov.uk/freechildcare

For any queries please email free.entitlement@westsussex.gov.uk


Latest newsletters

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West Sussex Early Years Training Programme Newsletter

Updated 31 July 2019

Headline Article: Free Early Years Support Events - Autumn Term Dates


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Children, Young People and Families (IPEH) Stakeholder Newsletter

Updated 25 June 2019

 


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West Sussex Safeguarding Children Partnership Newsletter

Updated July 2019


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SEND Newsletter (quarterly)

Updated July 2019

 


Upcoming Key Dates

Date                 What's happening?

02/09/19           FE Autumn Actuals open

19/09/19           FE Autumn Headcount Day

27/09/19           FE Autumn Actuals deadline


Previously on the weekly broadcast

Wednesday 24 July

  • Level 3 Heat Health Alert
  • Public Health England Childhood Immunisation Programme Factsheet

Wednesday 17 July

  • FE Autumn 19 estimates payments

Wednesday 10 July

  • FE Autumn 19 estimates reminder
  • Referrals for Speech and Language Therapy
  • Looking after Children in the Heat
  • Hungry Little Minds - a new three-year campaign

Wednesday 3 July

  • FE Autumn 19 estimates reminder