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14 August 2024
* Department for Education update - Childcare Codes [ #link_1 ]
* Broadening Children’s Food Experiences [ #link_2 ]
* Healthy Start Eligibility Consultation
[ #link_3 ]
* Early Moments Matter – Unicef
[ #link_4 ]
* Training and CPD [ #link_5 ]
Department for Education update - Childcare Codes
The DfE are reminding parents and carers about the deadline for applying for a childcare code which is *31 August to use from 1 September **with the message below:*
If you are an eligible working parent in England, you can apply for your childcare code online on your childcare account on gov.uk [
] for:
* Up to 15 hours childcare per week for your child aged between 9 months old until they turn 3, over 38 weeks of the year.
* Up to 30 hours childcare per week for your 3 or 4 year old, over 38 weeks of the year.
*Please make sure you apply as early as possible and speak to your provider to find out more about their arrangements.*
After you get your childcare code, remember to:
* Give your code to your childcare provider.
* Reconfirm your details on your gov.uk childcare account [
] every 3 months to continue to receive the government childcare support. You will get e-mail reminders and messages on your gov.uk childcare account when it is time for you to reconfirm.
More information can be found here - How to apply for 15 hours free childcare for parents of 9-month- olds – The Education Hub (blog.gov.uk) [
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Broadening Children’s Food Experiences
We recognise the amazing work that you do to support children to eat a balanced, nutritious diet but know that encouraging young children to expand their food choices – both at home and in the setting - can be challenging.
This blog from Family Corner has some very useful tips:
Broadening your child’s food experiences – why and how | Family Corner [
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Healthy Start Eligibility Consultation
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) have opened a consultation on Healthy Start eligibility for families who cannot access public funds.
The consultation seeks views on whether eligibility for Healthy Start should be extended to include others who are prevented from accessing public funds due to immigration controls.
The consultation [
] closes on* 23 October 2024.*
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Early Moments Matter – Unicef
In its annual survey, UNICEF UK found that rising debt, poor mental health, and hard-to-find childcare are putting children's futures at risk. For example, 87% of parents with children under 5 are worried about their children's chances in life, and 38% dread the holidays because of the financial strain they put on the family.
Joanna Rea, Director of Advocacy for UNICEF UK, emphasises the need for significant investment in children, families, and the Early Years sector. She states:
"“Investment in children, families, and the Early Years sector will not only transform the lives of millions living on low incomes, helping children to get a fair start in life that sets them up with the skills they need to succeed, but it will also benefit all children and everyone in society.""
You can find out more about the report and their Early Moments Matter campaign here:
Early Moments Matter Campaign - UNICEF UK [
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Training and CPD
PACEY
*The childcare and early years conference by PACEY*
Our conference, taking place on Saturday 26 October 2024, is a great opportunity for early years professionals to explore workshops designed to support both your professional practice and your mental health.
Readers of The EY Circle can receive 10% off our standard ticket pricing by using code ‘*TheEYCircle10*’. We hope to see you there!
PACEY events | PACEY [
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