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Weekly broadcast for Early Years and childcare providers in West Sussex from West Sussex County Council - Early Help Service
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Wednesday 22 January 2020
Mandatory Early Years Census 2020 – Final Reminder
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. Providers must log on to the Online Provider Portal and do the following:
- Complete your annual Early Years Census form by 24 January 2020
- Submit your Spring Term FE actuals claim by 29 January 2020
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 working with children under 5 years of age.
When recording staff qualifications, only their 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.
Remember, you can claim the Disability Access Fund (DAF) for 3 and 4 year old children who are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA), if they are receiving Free Entitlement funding. For each eligible child you can receive a DAF payment of £615 once per financial year.
For further information please go to www.westsussex.gov.uk/ecsfreeentitlement and refer to the document entitled ‘Disability Access Fund’.
You must e-mail a copy of the DLA award letter and signed Parent Declaration form to free.entitlement@westsussex.gov.uk and follow the FE actuals guidance which covers how to submit a DAF claim www.westsussex.gov.uk/ecsportal
If you have any queries please email free.entitlement@westsussex.gov.uk.
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Upcoming Key Dates
Date What's happening?
NOW EY Census open (Mandatory for FE providers with funded children)
NOW Spring Term FE actuals - submissions open (closes 27/01)
24/01/20 Early Years Census Form submissions deadline
29/01/20 Spring Actuals submission deadline
Previously on the weekly broadcast
Wednesday 15 January
- Early Years Census 2020 - reminder
- Sharing Information with Other Professionals
- Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) Spring term claims
- Disability Access Fund – Spring term claims
Wednesday 8 January
- How Up To Date Are You?
- Starting School – January 2020 update
- Census reminder
Wednesday 1 January
- Early Years Census open
- Free Entitlement Actuals open
- Free Entitlement submissions top tips
Wednesday 25 December - no broadcast issued
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