Welcome to the monthly bulletin from SfYC.
Every month we will send you a bulletin full of links to useful information and updates. Please check during the month for more urgent news and updates.
- Early Years Education Payment Funding Terms and Conditions – New Version 1.1
An updated version of the Early Years Education Payment Funding Terms and Conditions will take effect from 1 January 2013. Providers are reminded that when they sign their EYE parent declaration forms and headcount claims in January 2013, they will be signing as accepting this new Version 1.1 of the Early Years Education Payment Funding Terms and Conditions. Providers will have received notification through their business email accounts and changes are published on the website.
http://www3.hants.gov.uk/childrens-services/childcare/providers/eye-eysff.htm - EYFS Learning and Development Requirements – New Guidance
Guidance on exemptions for early years providers; and Guidance on exemptions for individual children. - Hampshire Admission Arrangements
Consultation on Hampshire’s admission arrangements for community and voluntary controlled schools. - Business Support Surgeries
SEUK offer business support surgeries to childcare providers interested in developing 2 year old offer places.
Business support offer phase 2
Business support application form - Childcare and Family Information Team Parent Blog Bulletin
In order for SfYC to help keep parents informed of new initiatives, resources, changes to benefits, events, etc, the Childcare and Family Information Team have a Parent Blog Bulletin. Please add this link to your own website or display the details on the parent notice board in your setting to help spread the word.
http://sfyccfit.wordpress.com/ - Family Information Directory
On average we receive over 4,000 page visits a month from people who are looking for childcare and other services using the Family Information Directory. Make sure your details are up-to-date to help parents and promote your services free of charge. For changes please contact your local SfYC office.
www.fid.hants.gov.uk - Child Development Resources
New child development resources and packs from CAPT. - Blind Safety Pack
Free blind cord safety pack and information for your settings. - Planning your New Year Resolutions?
Keep on top of your SfYC business emails, clear out any old or unwanted messages and make sure you receive important emails.
Business email reminder
SfYC email block sender instructions - All About Tax Credits
As it is nearly Christmas, a little bit of Tax Credits fun(!) for your families with an important message to pass onto them: ‘Please Check To See if You Are Entitled’
