Business Support

Employment Legislation Changes

The following employment statutory legislation changes come into effect from 6 April 2024. Policies are being updated to reflect the changes.

Maternity Leave, Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave
Extended protection regarding redundancy rights including employees who are pregnant.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

The Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) helps employers make safer recruitment decisions by process.
DBS Facebook
DBS Twitter
DBS .Gov Website

Early years qualifications achieved in England
Lists of qualifications that meet DfE's criteria for counting in the early years foundation stage framework staff:child ratios.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england

How you make an application for recognition of overseas qualifications to work in an early years setting in England.

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Hempsalls

We’re here to support organisations of all types (particularly early years, childcare and activity providers, local authorities, and central government) to achieve best practice in services for children, young people and families.

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Umbrella and other Early Years Organisations

National Day Nurseries Association - https://ndna.org.uk/
Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years - https://www.pacey.org.uk/
Early Years Alliance - https://www.eyalliance.org.uk/
Out of School Alliance - https://www.outofschoolalliance.co.uk/
National Children's Bureau - https://www.ncb.org.uk/

We can provide the support you need, from creating a business plan, keeping records and marketing your business to finding the right location and premises, staff, funding and support to help make your business a success.

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Early Years Business Zone

Support and advice for your early years business

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Pacey

Originally developed by childminders for childminders, Business Smart continues to grow and support everyone working in childcare. Dig in for a collection of ideas, inspiration and tools to help new and existing childcare practitioners develop and maintain a sustainable business.

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Umbrella Organisation DBS Services

With effect from 1 April 2022, East Riding of Yorkshire Council will no longer be able to provide DBS services for other organisations. 

As stated in the previous communications, other umbrella organisations are available.

Additionally, Lisa Credland, DBS Officer from Hull City Council (01482 615356) has provided her details and would be happy to support any of our organisations with their future DBS requirements.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s DBS team can continue to support umbrella organisations until 1 April 2022 with any imminent expiry dates or urgent new appointments. However, delays may be experienced as we approach the implementation date and processes begin to transition to the new provider.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and we would like to take this opportunity to thank you for selecting East Riding of Yorkshire Council as your DBS provider and wish you the best of luck in the future.

Childcare: Significant events to notify Ofsted about.

Guidance for childminders, nannies and other registered childcare providers with examples of what Ofsted considers to be a significant event.

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Early years and childcare: Ofsted's enforcement policy

This policy explains how we regulate childcare providers, including childminders, nannies, nurseries, childminder agencies and other types of childcare.

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Early years qualifications achieved in England

Lists of qualifications that meet DfE's criteria for counting in the early years foundation stage
framework staff:child ratios.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england

 

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