Update 21/08:Protective measures for holiday and after-school clubs, and other out-of-school settings during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

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The Government have published updated guidance (20/08) which has:

• Amended the guidance to extend its applicability into the autumn school term, and reflect that state schools have now closed for the summer holidays
• Set out a change to the protective measures which will be effective from the point at which all pupils return to school in the autumn, making clear the position on group sizes and how providers can minimise the risk of children mixing outside their school bubbles
• Updated content on music and performing arts
• Added additional content on educational visits
• Added additional content on shared resources

Please see the link below:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/protective-measures-for-holiday-or-after-school-clubs-and-other-out-of-school-settings-for-children-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/protective-measures-for-out-of-school-settings-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak

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Update 16/07:Keeping Bristol Safe Partnership – Child Protection training;#thinkuknow: Social Media

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Keeping Bristol Safe Partnership: Free training

Courses available are the Working Together: Our Shared Responsibility and Advanced Child Protection Training for Safeguarding Leads & Specialist Practitioners.

The Advanced Child Protection Course is the one that the Designated Safeguarding Lead in a setting needs to do to lead on Child Protection (also if there is a Deputy DSL).

These are both full day courses and have been split in to two half day sessions one week apart. You must attend both sessions to complete the training.

Please see their website for more details

https://bristolsafeguarding.org/training/kbsp-training/

If you wish to attend any of the training provided in the online programme, please download and complete the application form and send it to kbsp.training@bristol.gov.uk.

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Online Safety at home from #thinkuknow : Social Media

The final activity pack for parents and carers to deliver to their children explores how they can stay safe while connecting with others on social media apps and platforms:

4-5s

5-7s

8-10s

11-13s

14+

Plus – is your child ready for social media?:

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/parents/articles/is-my-child-ready-for-social-media/

Update 14/07:Discretionary Business Grant extended to July 19th; Keeping Bristol Safe Partnership – Free training

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Discretionary Business Grant

Deadline to apply for this grant has been extended to Sunday 19 July 2020 at midnight.

▶https://www.bristol.gov.uk/business-support-advice/covid-19-discretionary-grant

• Grants of up to £5,000
• Deadline midnight Sunday 19th July

Nurseries are eligible to apply to Bristol City Council for these grants, even if they are in receipt of FEEE.

The eligibility is for any business (charity, Ltd co., unincorporated) not just nurseries, which have closed (temporarily) because of Covid and have premises costs i.e. they have to pay rent and/or have a rateable value.

Premises can include shared premises (e.g. a church hall). The business can be in receipt of the Job Retention Scheme money (furlough scheme) and rebates for business rates. They are still eligible to apply. The main criteria is that they normally have premises costs as described above.

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Keeping Bristol Safe Partnership – Free Training: Hate Crime – understanding what it is and how to respond effectively.

This half day Hate Crime training course will consider the current laws and legislation including the Equality Act 2010 (protected characteristics) and the prevalence of Hate Crime.

KBSP Training Application Form 2020-21

Hate Crime Training Flyer

If you would like to attend this training please send your application form to kbsp.training@bristol.gov.uk.

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Update 10/07:Discretionary Business Grant

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Discretionary Business Grant

▶https://www.bristol.gov.uk/business-support-advice/covid-19-discretionary-grant

• Grants of up to £5,000
• Deadline midnight Sunday 12th July

Nurseries are eligible to apply to Bristol City Council for these grants, even if they are in receipt of FEEE.

The eligibility is for any business (charity, Ltd co., unincorporated) not just nurseries, which have closed (temporarily) because of Covid and have premises costs i.e. they have to pay rent and/or have a rateable value.

Premises can include shared premises (e.g. a church hall). The business can be in receipt of the Job Retention Scheme money (furlough scheme) and rebates for business rates. They are still eligible to apply. The main criteria is that they normally have premises costs as described above.

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Update 03/07:DfE Guidance- Actions for early years and childcare providers; Sutton Trust report

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Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

Guidance Updated 2 July 2020

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-early-years-and-childcare-closures/coronavirus-covid-19-early-years-and-childcare-closures

This also applies to wraparound settings operating on or off school premises, see section 5.3.

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The Sutton Trust, Report on the impact of Coronavirus on Early Years Providers.

http://www.suttontrust.com/our-research/coronavirus-impacts-early-years

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Update 30/06:Correction – Reporting Covid-19 to Ofsted. Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

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Reporting Covid-19 to Ofsted

Correction – we need to correct information circulated in our recent mailing to members, where we advised settings that suspected cases of Covid-19 should be reported to Ofsted, (enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk)

In fact it is only actual cases of Covid-19 that need to be reported to Ofsted

We apologise for any confusion this may have caused.

Suspected cases should be reported to Public Health England, South West, Health Protection Team (PHE SW HPT): 0300 303 8162, as shown in the flow chart below.

Educational and Childcare Settings Flowchart V1.0

 

Changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme

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Here is the latest: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/changes-to-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme/changes-to-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme

From 1 July, employers can bring furloughed employees back to work for any amount of time and any shift pattern, while still being able to claim CJRS grant for the hours not worked.

From 1 August 2020, the level of grant will be reduced each month.To be eligible for the grant employers must pay furloughed employees 80% of their wages, up to a cap of £2,500 per month for the time they are being furloughed.

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Update 22/06: Reporting Covid to Ofsted. Public Health England advice. Bristol Educational Psychology Service: Bereavement & Coronavirus

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Reporting Covid-19 to Ofsted

Ofsted have now confirmed that if there is a suspected or actual case of Covid-19 at a setting concerning a child or staff member, the provider should complete an online notification form or send them an email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk so it can be logged against their registration. There should be further guidance on the Ofsted website if this changes at any point.

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Public Health England: COVID-19 educational settings webinar:

COVID-19 educational settings webinar V9

Public Health England: Putting on PPE for non-aerosol generating procedures quick guide

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Public Health England: Taking off PPE for non-aerosol generating procedures quick guide

PHE: Taking_off_PPE_for_non-aerosol_generating_procedures_quick_guide

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Bristol Educational Psychology Service: Bereavement & Coronavirus Guidance for Parents/Carers

Parent Carer Bereavement COVID EPS

 

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Update 19/06: DFE – Early Years Providers collected guidance page; COVID-19: Psychological First Aid

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DFE Early Years Providers collected guidance page

What early years providers need to do during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

DFE collected guidance page:

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/early-years-and-childcare-coronavirus-covid-19

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COVID-19: Psychological First Aid

A free course from Future Learn & Public Health England:
https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/psychological-first-aid-covid-19/1

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Update 05/06: Modification to Paediatric First Aid Requirements

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Modification to PFA Requirements:

The requirements in the EYFS on paediatric first aid certification have been modified and statutory guidance on EYFS has been published setting out what this means.

The existing requirement remains in place where children aged 0 to 24 months are on site. Paragraph 3.25 and Annex A of the EYFS set out the requirements, including that ‘at least one person who has a current paediatric first aid (PFA) certificate must be on the premises and available at all times when children are present, and must accompany children on outings.’ The existing requirements also remain unchanged for childminders, as they are already required to have full PFA certification.

The requirement is modified where children aged 2 to 5 are on site (with no children aged below 24 months) to a best endeavours duty to have someone with a full PFA certificate on site. If all steps set out in the guidance have been exhausted and settings cannot meet the PFA requirement, they must carry out a written risk assessment and ensure that someone with a current First Aid at Work or emergency PFA certificate is on site at all times. New entrants (level 2 and 3) will not need to have completed a full PFA course within their first 3 months in order to be counted in staff to child ratios.

Update 01/06: Small Business Discretionary Grant; letter of support from Lord Lieutenant for Bristol

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Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Discretionary Grant

Bristol City Council are publicising the government additional funding available to support small businesses.

You can see the details & eligibility criteria on their website:

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/business-support-advice/covid-19-discretionary-grant

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Message of support for the Childcare Sector: Peaches Golding OBE, Lord Lieutenant for Bristol

We’ve been asked to pass on this letter of support and gratitude to you all from Peaches Golding OBE, Lord Lieutenant for Bristol:

Letter Of Support – Lord Lieutenant Of Bristol

 

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