membership offer 2017/18

membership offer 2017/18

2 early years S E R V I C E Dear Provider, The Early Years Service offer for 2017-18 includes a range of flexible, costeffective options designed to meet the changing needs of the sector. Universal services are free to all providers Membership gives you access to an early years adviser, a range of free support and training, and savings on prices for training and conferences Buy ahead with bundles and save even more on training, support or both Pay-as-you-go gives you exactly what you want, when you want it. Our universal free offer to all providers (page 4) includes Our online early years assessment system (CASEY) Leadership and Governance briefings for settings Extensive online information on Learn Together Cambridgeshire Essential email updates Online version of Jigsaw magazine Statutory support Annual audit Our expanding range of interest groups on the Learn Together Hub is also free. All providers can access networks, courses and conferences from our Training and Support programme at the appropriate price. Our charged membership services set out on pages 5-10 include A great value offer for all early years and childcare settings A brand new package especially for childminders Extra value bundles for members covering training and support, and a new Forest School bundle. Pay-as-you-go prices for our services can be found online in our Training and Support programme. Best wishes, Gill Harrison Head of Early Years Service

early years S E R V I C E 3 Contents Universal support for all providers 4 Early years setting membership 5 Membership bundles 6 Out-of-school and Holiday Clubs 7 Childminders 8 Schools 9 Membership options compared 10 Terms and conditions 11

4 early years S E R V I C E Universal support for all providers The Early Years Service offer for 2017-18 includes a range of flexible, costeffective options designed to meet the changing needs of the sector. Universal services are free to all providers Membership gives you access to an Early Years Adviser, a range of free support and training, and savings on nonmember prices for training and conferences Buy ahead with bundles and save even more on training, support or both Pay-as-you-go gives you exactly what you want, when you want it Our universal free offer to all early years providers includes Our online early years assessment system (CASEY) Leadership and Governance briefings for settings Extensive online information on Learn Together Essential email updates Online version of Jigsaw magazine Statutory support Annual audit Our expanding range of interest groups on the Learn Together Hub is also free. All providers can access networks, courses and conferences from our Training and Support Programme at the appropriate price.

early years S E R V I C E 5 Early years setting membership In addition to our universal free offer, you can purchase our Early Years membership. What you will get: Membership runs from 1 September to 31 August, and is a cost-effective way to ensure you get the support you need, including Early Years Adviser telephone and e-mail support Half-day Early Years Quality Framework themed visit The Shared Assessment Matters Moderation programme A paper copy of Jigsaw magazine each term Up to 20% off pay-as-you-go training programme courses and conferences 2 free places at forums and briefings 12 training credits to use for Cambridgeshire Essentials courses How much you will pay: Prices for early years settings will be based on the number of 3- and 4-year-olds claimed in the Summer term. Funded 3- and 4-year-olds (Summer term) 0-16 17-32 33-64 65+ Voluntary managed settings 99 129 149 199 Other early years providers 149 199 249 299 Exempt providers Contact us for a membership price

6 early years S E R V I C E Membership bundles Members can get even more from membership during the year, by choosing one of our extra value bundles. Members can buy blocks of training or support, or a mix of both. Bundles can be used flexibly to plan and book ahead from our programme and with your adviser. Bundles cost 450, and prices work out cheaper than buying at members rates, typically saving 10% on individual prices. New for 2017-18 is the Forest School bundle, giving access to training, support sessions and a Forest School Conference place. The bundle has been developed to support our county vision of Forest School for All. There are four bundles available, and you can buy any combination, at any time, for your use during the year. A Training Bundle 12 training programme credits (one credit equates to a half-day or evening course, two credits a full day course, unless otherwise stated on the course page) Half-day inhouse training course B Support Bundle Up to five halfday support visits from an Early Years Adviser including Ofsted preparation Post-Ofsted support Enhanced Quality Framework visits C Training and Support Bundle Termly bespoke support visit 8 training programme credits (equivalent to 8 half-day or evening course places) 2 free conference places of your choice (subject to availability) How much you will pay: Each bundle costs 450 D Forest School 2 half-day support visits 1 free conference place Unlimited access to FS network events Unlimited telephone and email support

early years S E R V I C E 7 Membership prices for out-of-school and holiday clubs What you will get: Membership includes Adviser telephone and e-mail support 6 credits on Cambridgeshire Essentials courses Two free places at each Foundation Years Forum Up to 20% off pay-as-you-go training programme courses and conferences Termly Playwork Beyond Quality Framework Hub Paper copy of Jigsaw Access to our dedicated early years recruitment website. Sign up before 1 September and get your first advert for free! How much you will pay: Voluntary managed settings 99 Other settings 129

8 early years S E R V I C E Membership prices for childminders We have responded to feedback from childminders with a great value membership offer for 2017-208. What you will get: One free place at each childminder support session in your area One free place each term at Foundation Years Forums Shared Assessment Matters moderation programme Up to 20% off pay-as-you-go training programme courses and conferences Paper copy of Jigsaw Access to our dedicated early years recruitment website. Sign up before 1 September and get your first advert for free! How much you will pay: Childminders offering funded early years places Other childminders 25 30 Childminders who are members may allocate their free place at support sessions or forums to their named Childminding Assistant. Childminders can also choose to pay-as-you-go for support sessions, Foundation Years Forums and other activities, but membership is the best value option.

early years S E R V I C E 9 Membership for maintained and independent schools and academies What you will get: Early Years Leaders Briefings 1 per term, 2 places per school Early Years Foundation Stage Link Governor Network Sessions 1 per term NEW Early Years Health Check 1 per year Early Years Cluster development, advice and support (early years network meeting for independent schools) Up to 20% off Early Years and Childcare Training and Support Programme courses and conferences Main Early Years Adviser How much you will pay: Maintained Nursery and Primary Schools Independent Schools / Individual Academies Federations on a school-by-school basis 279 329 Details of pay-as-you-go courses for the Early Years Foundation Stage can be found in the Primary School Improvement Courses, Conferences and Briefings brochure 2017/18 and also in the Early Years and Childcare Training and Support Programme for 2017/18. NEW for 2017/18 Purchase two further bespoke half-day visits for an additional 349.

10 early years S E R V I C E Membership options compared CASEY (online assessment system) Leadership and Governance briefings Universal Offer - EY settings Early Years Member School member (Maintained/ Independent/ Academy) Out of School member FREE ** FREE EYFS Leadership Briefings EY Governor Network Childminder member Learn Together FREE website Email updates FREE Jigsaw Online Paper Paper Paper Paper Early Years Adviser telephone/ email support CSDO support Shared Pay-as-you-go Assessment Matters Moderation Programme Foundation Years Pay-as-you-go Forum places (2) Half-day adviser Pay-as-you-go Health-check Termly Hubs N/A visit on Quality Framework theme Cambridgeshire Pay-as-you-go 12 credits N/A 6 credits N/A Essentials training credits Training Pay-as-you-go Discount Discount Discount Discount Programme courses and conferences Recruitment First ad Discount First ad free* Discount website free* Bundles * Early bird offer subscribe by 1 September 2017 **where applicable

early years S E R V I C E 11 Terms and conditions This brochure includes the charged membership packages available for early years providers during the academic year 2017-2018. Early Years and childcare settings should indicate their intention to purchase membership by 1 September 2017 to take full advantage of membership benefits. Membership is annual. Membership for the 2017-2018 will commence on 1 September 2017 and end on 31 August 2018. Setting membership will be charged in two parts: Autumn/Spring in November 2017 Summer in June 2018 Childminder membership is payable in full in November 2017. Membership will be charged based on the provider s status at the time of purchase (e.g. non-funded childminder, maintained school). Additional bundles can be purchased at any point in the membership year. Any unused bundle content cannot be carried over to the next membership year and will be lost. The cost of additional bundles will be chargeable in full at the time of purchase. Special arrangements will apply to settings currently receiving Requires Improvement or Inadequate Ofsted ratings. The Early Years Service aims to provide high quality support and the best value for money to providers. If you are not wholly satisfied with the service and support received after purchasing a membership package or additional bundle, you should inform the Early Years Service either by email to earlyyears.service@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or by post to: Early Years Offer 2017-18 Early Years Service OCT1215, Shire Hall Cambridge CB3 0AP Details of our terms and conditions will also be posted on the Learn Together Cambridgeshire website.

12 early years S E R V I C E Find us online Cambridgeshire County Council: www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/eyc Learn Together Cambridgeshire For enquiries about the membership please contact the Early Years Service on earlyyears.service@cambridgeshire.gov.uk