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Wednesday 18 December 2019
30 hour codes - checking eligibility for Spring term
A reminder, that in order for children to access Extended FE in the Spring term their 30 hour code must be issued by HMRC by 31 December 2019.
Please advise parents to:
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apply now to ensure they have their 30 hours code by 31 December 2019;
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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: uk/sign-in-childcare-account
Did you know? The Online Provider Portal (OPP) has an instant eligibility checker for 30 hour codes which you can use at any time by logging into the OPP.
Watch our helpful video guide which covers:
- How to use the online eligibility checker.
- When to use the online eligibility checker.
- How to instantly check a code is valid.
For any queries please email free.entitlement@westsussex.gov.uk
Request for information from the National Children’s Bureau
The National Children’s Bureau would like to collect information from providers to inform three research projects. If you are interested in taking part, please read the below information and respond using the contact details provided:
The deadline for participating in this research is 15 January 2020.
Please note that there will not be an Early Years and Childcare broadcast next week. The next broadcast is due out on Wednesday 1 January 2020 just prior to the start of the Spring Term.
We wish all providers a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year, and look forward to working with you in 2020.
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Upcoming Key Dates
Date What's happening?
02/01/20 EY Census opens (Mandatory for FE providers with funded children)
02/01/20 Spring Term FE actuals - submissions open (closes 27/01)
16/01/20 Spring headcount day (FE)
Previously on the weekly broadcast
Wednesday 11 December
- Free Entitlement Spring Term Estimate payments
- Important: Early Years Census 2020 – advance notice
- Reducing childhood accidents - When is a toy not a toy?
Wednesday 4 December
- DSG reserve lump sum payments (FE)
- Checking Eligibility for 2YO Free Entitlement (FE)
- Weather Warning Alerts
- Have you heard about Compass Card?
- Early Years Workforce Survey
Wednesday 27 November
- Distribution of funds held in Early Years Dedicated Schools Grant Reserves
- Transition Events Important Information
Wednesday 20 November
- Free Entitlement Spring Term estimates – reminder
- Upcoming changes to submitting staff details
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