Dear Colleagues,
Updates from the Team
Reception Class Staggered Intake
Please find letter attached.
Updates from Partners
Applications from 12 May – Parents on parental leave and those receiving Tax Free Childcare
DfE/HMRC have put in place changes to the application process to make sure particular groups of parents can get eligibility codes by the time they need them. Please see attached the letter from the Entitlements Team with a full explanation.
They have set out Q&A for parents on our website here:https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/02/how-to-claim-15-hours-free-childcare-code/
- changed the 31 day rule, so parents on parental leave or starting new employment will no longer have to wait until 31 days before they return to or start work before they apply for a code.
- will be again be issuing letters to parents receiving Tax Free Childcare with later reconfirmation windows.
Please see the attached letter and the new Parental Q&A for full details.
Ready to Play: Building brains through active play- delivered through RISE
Do you want to support the children you work with to be more active and improve their early development?
Do you want free equipment for your setting or organisation?
Do you want free training for your staff from internationally renowned play expert Ben Kingston Hughes?
Applications close on 3rd June 2024
Please click on this link for more details
DfE Free Child Development Training- New Module
Module 7 – Effective curriculum and assessment is now available on Early years child development training.
The new module covers
effective implementation of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) learning and development and assessment requirements, planning and implementing your curriculum effectively as well as carrying out effective, purposeful observation and assessment in your early years context.
For further information visit the website to sign up: https://child-development-training.education.gov.uk/
Upcoming Events
National Wraparound Briefing Sessions
School sessions 9th and 10th May see attached
Please note, as schools are central to delivery, the school session has been tailored specifically.
Save the Date
Child Safety Week 3rd – 9th June 2024
Theme: Safety. Sorted!
Child Safety Week
