Early Years and Childcare Special Newsletter 

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Wednesday 7 August 2024

Emergency planning and response

We have received unverified reports of possible planned demonstrations due to take place across the South East, including West Sussex, which are connected with ongoing disturbances currently taking place across the country. Therefore, we would like to remind you of all the useful information available to support you with emergency planning and response.

• After-school clubs, community activities and tuition: safeguarding guidance for providers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Protective security and preparedness for the education sector (publishing.service.gov.uk)
• Emergency planning information and resources | early years alliance (eyalliance.org.uk)
• Responding to emergencies | early years alliance (eyalliance.org.uk)
• Emergency planning and response for education, childcare, and children’s social care settings - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
• Report community tensions in West Sussex 

You should assess the risk of any potential impact on your setting and inform your local Early Years and Childcare (EYC) team if you are considering closing for a temporary/short period of time. Also if you require further support, please contact your nearest EYC team using the following email addresses:

• SettingSupportCrawley@westsussex.gov.uk
• SettingSupportHorsham@westsussex.gov.uk
• SettingSupportMidSussex@westsussex.gov.uk
• SettingSupportChichester@westsussex.gov.uk
• SettingSupportAdurWorthing@westsussex.gov.uk
• SettingSupportArun@westsussex.gov.uk

If your setting stretches the Early Years Funded Entitlements over the summer period, then please refer to 4.33 in the Provider Declaration if you decide your setting needs to close.

If a significant event occurs that impacts your setting directly you should notify Ofsted or the Childminder Agency you are registered with. 

If you feel your safety or the safety of staff and families in your setting is in immediate danger you should contact the police by calling 999.

Please do NOT reply to this email.

Please note that it is the setting's responsibility to forward this newsletter to all staff working within your organisation

Family Information Service

West Sussex County Council, County Hall, West Street, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 1RQ

www.westsussex.gov.uk/earlyyearsandchildcare

01243 777807  |  family.info.service@westsussex.gov.uk