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CambsEYC Provider Updates

This webpage holds a termly record of recent information sent to the sector from the Cambridgeshire Early Years, Childcare and School Readiness Service (CambsEYC). Further updates, and resources, can be found via the dedicated CambsEYC Knowledge Hubs.

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  • Social media message - advice.    A quote from Cambridgeshire Constabulary, referring to a hoax email, to regularly review invacuation and evacuation procedures. Wednesday, 5 February 2025.
  • Wraparound at Ashbeach Primary (Ramsey St Mary's).   Procurement opportunity for wraparound care. Wednesday, 5 February 2025.
  • Opportunity to provide wraparound at Orchard Park Primary School.    Procurement opportunity for wraparound care. Thursday, 30 January 2025.
  • Childminder Surveys.    The Information Sharing Form helps to understand the effectiveness of the support offered this year, and the Support for Childminders survey enables the planning and tailoring of support for the year ahead. Tuesday, 28 January 2025.
  • 2025/26 Funding rates.    EYPRG letter* to the sector. Wednesday, 15 January 2025.
  • Area SEND inspection for Cambridgeshire Local Area Partnership - Surveys.   Survey to be circulated to practitioners, parents/carers and children regarding the SEND inspection. Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
  • Area SEND Inspection set to take place in Cambridgeshire.    To make settings and childminders aware of a SEND inspection taking place in Cambridgeshire, clarification of dates. Tuesday, 14 January 2025.
  • Over-the-counter/Non-prescription medication.    Providers should update their policies to allow the administration of non-prescription medication with written consent to support the NHS and reduce unnecessary GP appointments. Tuesday, 7 January 2025.

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  • Inclusion without Labels.    New and updated childminder resources to support inclusive practice for all children. Thursday, 28 November 2024.
  • Inclusion without Labels.    New and updated settings resources to support inclusive practice for all children. Wednesday, 27 November 2024.
  • Special School After School Club.    Funding Proposal to cease funding Special School After School Clubs and Childcare Access Funding from Tuesday, 1 April 2025. Thursday, 21 November 2024.
  • Procurement opportunity.    Procurement ppportunity for wraparound care at Castle Camps CofE Primary School. Tuesday, 18 November 2024.
  • Childcare Access Funding.    A letter regarding a Proposal to cease Childcare Access Funding from Tuesday, 1 April 2025. Monday, 18 November 2024.
  • Ofsted Best Start in Life Curriculum Roadshow - 13 November 2024.    Booking info for Ofsted roadshow. Thursday, 31 October 2024.
  • New childminder flexibilities coming in from Friday, 1 November 2024.    DfE new flexibilities for childminders. Monday, 14 October 2024.
  • Deprivation Funding.    Consultation CambsEYC deprivation supplement consultation questionnaire for PVI providers/settings, and childminders. Wednesday, 9 October 2024.
  • Early Years Provider Reference Group.    PVI preschools representative member expression of interest. Tuesday, 8 October 2024.
  • RE: Cambridgeshire Childcare Capital Expansion Grant Process.    Reminder of the early years surveys. Monday, 30 September 2024.
  • CambsEYC Information Sharing Form - Response Required.    To enable CambsEYC to plan and tailor support, advice, training and guidance for the year ahead. Monday, 9 September 2024.
  • Cambridgeshire Childcare Capital Expansion Grant Process.    Early years survey 2024 to monitor the types of settings, and places available, across the county for all phases of the rollout of the expanded entitlement. Monday, 9 September 2024.
  • Request from DfE – early years qualifications pilot.    'Check an early years qualification' sign-up form to complete if interested in the pilot. Monday, 2 September 2024.

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