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Thursday 10 September 2020
Advance notice - next week's DfE data capture
Next week's DfE data capture for the numbers of children currently accessing early years provision will be open from Monday, and will close at the end of Wednesday (midnight). Please use this link to complete your return.
Amendment to the PHE flowchart
Please find a link to a slightly amended flowchart for dealing with suspected and confirmed cases of Covid-19 within your setting.
Please familiarise yourself with this as it explains the correct action to take in the event of a suspected/confirmed case, and please use the attached instead of the flowchart we issued you on Tuesday. If there are any further updates in the future, we will let you know.
Please also use the PHE resource pack for education settings which went out in our setting broadcast on Tuesday 8 September.
Childcare, youth and activity groups exempt from new 'rule of 6'
The government has confirmed plans to legally limit most social gatherings to no more than six, down from 30. However, people will still be able to meet in groups of more than six for registered childcare (including wraparound care), youth groups and activities, and other children's groups when new rules on socialising come into force on Monday 14 September.
These exemptions are found within the guidance which is available here (see sections 2.10 and 2.15).
Introducing our new LADOs
To update your setting information we now have two new Local Authority Designated Officers (LADOs), Miriam Williams and Donna Tomlinson. The LADO has overall responsibility for the management of allegations of abuse by adults who work with or volunteer with children. The LADO provides advice, in the form of consultation and specific guidance, liaising with Children’s Services, the Police and other regulatory bodies such as OFSTED and the Department for Education as needed in order to ensure a consistently fair and thorough process for both adult and child. They also manage individual cases and monitor the progress of cases for timeliness, thoroughness and fairness.
You can find more information on the West Sussex Safeguarding Partnership website. The section on Allegations Management has all the details on the roles and responsibilities of the LADO.
To make a referral or have a consultation with the LADO please email LADO@westsussex.gov.uk or call their dedicated phone line on 0330 222 6450.
Develop your strategies for meeting the emotional and psychological needs of babies and children in our ‘Understanding Five to Thrive Webinar’
This two-part, stimulating and informative webinar explores the essential Five to Thrive “building blocks” which contribute to security and happiness whilst boosting children’s confidence, self-esteem, resilience, self-regulation and readiness to learn. Part one is self-led pre-reading and an online quiz. You will receive a hard copy of the Five to Thrive booklet and be emailed the pre-course work instructions. Part two is the online webinar. The cost is £15. For further details and to book and pay, search for the course code on the Learning and Development Gateway.
Tuesday 10 November 10:00 - 12:00 EYT 20/2249
Tuesday 10 November 13:30 - 15:30 EYT 20/2469
Thursday 19 November 10:00 - 12:00 EYT 20/1965
Thursday 19 November 13:30 - 15:30 EYT 20/2470
Wednesday 02 December 10:00 - 12:00 EYT 20/1966
Wednesday 02 December 13:30 - 15:30 EYT 20/2471
Monthly Foundation Years Newsletter
The September newsletter from Foundation Years is now available. The newsletter includes a message of thanks from Vicky Ford MP, as well as links to a range of information and support for those working in the early years sector.
Training for Schools with Early Years Provision
Hempsalls have developed a schools programme of business support and change. Details can be found in their flyer.
Please inform the Family Information Service if your current operating status changes. Email family.info.service@westsussex.gov.uk and include your setting name, Ofsted URN, the date you intend to close/open, and any changes to your operating hours. If you inform us of re-opening, you will be reinstated on the public list and appear on our website www.westsussex.gov.uk/fis.
If you have not been able to open at this time, you should already have submitted a COVID-19 Recovery Plan and sent a copy by email to the FIS. This is so that we can look at the barriers you have identified and support you to re-open as soon as practicable. If we have not received your plan, you will be contacted by your EYCA to support you further.
All providers please complete a short online survey, once a week. The link to the survey is different each time. A link will be provided in each Thursday update for the following week, and the survey will be open for three full days each week from Monday to Wednesday, closing at midnight on the Wednesday. The latest link to the survey is also available on our website.
If a family you know are struggling to ensure they have food for their family, collect medication, or are in need of any additional support, contact West Sussex County Council Community hub.
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#85 (Suspected cases guidance, PHE pack, what to do if child displays symptoms, school readiness integrated review, changes to EY training and networks, PFA, EYFS, disapplications)
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#84 (Suspected cases update, early outbreak management, DAF autumn claims, EYPP autumn claims, EYCA setting visits, autumn additional payments reminder, EYC representatives reminder, Gigabit broadband voucher scheme)
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#83 (Updated Local lockdown guidance, FE autumn term actuals, suspected COVID-19 cases, school readiness integrated review, inclusion funding for autumn)
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#82 (Next week's DfE data capture)
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#81 (FE actuals, autumn term additional payments, changes to parent guidance, changes to protective measures for OOS provision, statement from Chief Medical Officer, COVID-19 testing)
We have a range of online training available for you to access for your staff to ensure they have the most up to date information to support them in their role:
- NOW - FE Actuals submissions open for Autumn term (opened 2 Sep)
- 17 Sep - Autumn Term headcount day (FE)
- 25 Sep - FE Actuals submissions close for Autumn term
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