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10 Mar 2022: Search site. Childcare Office. Parent Questionnaire. What is the age of your child/ren? 4-5 yrs. 6-7 yrs. 8-10 yrs. 11+ yrs. What was the last holiday your child/ren attended Playscheme. 2019. 2020. 2021. 2022. February. Easter. May. Summer.

3 Oct 2014: Playscheme offers flexible arrangements as children can attend for the whole day or just for a morning or afternoon session. All Playscheme sessions are thus offered at Full Day or Half Day rates - please see table below.

3 Oct 2014: Choosing the right school for your child can be challenging: options to research, decisions to make and lots of deadlines to meet. In this section, we will signpost some of the key resources that you can access to hopefully make the process slightly

18 Feb 2015: Please read the relevant information about the scheme before downloading an application form. Workplace Nurseries' Salary Exchange Scheme: Application Workplace Nurseries' Salary Exchange Scheme: Renewal/Request for Change Workplace Nurseries'

22 Jan 2015: Playscheme is an inclusive place for children to play. Over the years, hundreds of children of many different abilities have spent time with us very successfully and happily.

9 Oct 2014: Every child in England is entitled to a free education, and every child resident in Cambridge will be offered a school place*. The Admissions Team in the Cambridgeshire County Council is your key resource when enrolling your daughter and/or son in a

9 Oct 2014: The Government's benefit web pages will offer you detailed information on all the benefits which you maybe eligible to apply for.

9 Oct 2014: Search site. Childcare Office. University groups for families. University run groups are a great way to meet other families and potentially develop new friendships and support.

22 Jan 2015: Waiting Lists with Magicbooking From UCHP May onward, all waiting lists will be operated on Magicbooking. As before, in the event that spaces for the holiday are fully booked, UCHP will operate a waiting list and this will be managed by Magicbooking.

22 Jan 2015: On-Site Booking In some cases, spaces may become available due to last minute cancellations. Parents are welcome to call the sites directly each day to enquire if there are any spaces available for that day.

22 Jan 2015: Cambridgeshire Direct (Social Care) 0345 045 0180 01733 234724 or 0345 456 4564 (non-emergency) LADO (Local Authority Designated Officer) Katharine.Jeary@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Rebecca.boswell@cambridgeshire.gov.uk 01223 727967 LSCB (Local

9 Oct 2014: is a site that can help you to discover new things to do in your local area, covering everything from local baby and toddler groups to ballet classes and family shows.

22 Jan 2015: Cancelling Booked Sessions Booked sessions can be cancelled without financial penalty up to 21 days before the holiday commences. Following this, cancellations will be charged at the full cost of the session that is being cancelled.

17 Feb 2015: Any full or part-time employee of the University of Cambridge using a full or part-time place at the Edwinstowe Close, West Cambridge, Eddington or Chris Abell University Nurseries is eligible. Certain restrictions apply to temporary staff, for

9 Oct 2014: Term dates For current stated funded school term dates please go to Cambridgeshire Schools Term Dates. Independent schools do not have standardised term dates, therefore you will need to contact individual schools to find out the term dates for the

1 Feb 2021: Support and information for members of the University with caring responsibilities for children or other dependents In a demanding world, seeking the right work-life balance is increasingly important. The University understands that most of its

9 Oct 2014: Other information on accommodation can be obtained from property agencies in Cambridge, from noticeboards in the University Centre and the Graduate Union and the Cambridge Evening News property section.

18 Feb 2015: Download and complete a Workplace Nurseries' Salary Exchange Scheme: Membership Withdrawal Form. You must return this form to the Childcare Office before the 21st of the month (10th of the month if December) preceding the month in which you wish to

22 Jan 2015: Late Collection Fees If you are late collecting your child at the end of any Playscheme session then a penalty will be incurred. For morning half-day sessions, any collection after 13:00 will incur a fee of 50p per child per minute.

22 Jul 2015: Form Last Updated University Workplace Nurseries Staff Information Sheet Staff Application Form April 2024 September 2023 Student Information Sheet Student Application Form September 2023 September 2023 Workplace Nurseries Salary Exchange

9 Oct 2014: There are two areas of financial support offered to students with children: The Central Childcare Bursary Scheme The University Childcare Support Fund

22 Jan 2015: The University of Cambridge Holiday Playscheme (UCHP) is committed to ensuring that it meets its responsibilities in respect of child protection through the provision of support and training to Playworkers.

9 Oct 2014: There are three local nurseries, which either belong to colleges or have places assigned for specific colleges. Details can be found below: Queens' College Nursery The College has a nursery situated at Owlstone Croft in Newnham, with up to 25 places

29 Sep 2016: Application Form 2023-2024 Please note: applications are not complete and cannot be processed until they have been signed off by a tutor and supporting documents (payslips/childcare invoices) attached.

18 Feb 2015: You cannot change the amount you have agreed to salary exchange except at the Annual Renewal Date (1 August) unless your child leaves the nursery or if there is a significant personal Lifestyle Change. See 'Length in Scheme' - above - for the list

3 Oct 2014: Search site. Childcare Office. Central Childcare Bursary Scheme for EU & overseas students. Submitted by Claire Adams on Fri, 03/10/2014 - 15:26. Link:. 2024 University of Cambridge.

17 Feb 2015: As the maximum Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs) you can pay are calculated on the amount of taxable salary received, the amount of AVCs you can purchase may be affected. You should contact the Pensions Section if you require advice about

18 Feb 2015: For further questions about your participation in the Workplace Nurseries' Salary Exchange Scheme, please contact: childcareservices@admin.cam.ac.uk For information relating to Early Years Funding at the nursery or to change your nursery booking

30 Jun 2015: Cameras and Recording Equipment UCHP provides a camera for staff and children to use to support the activities for children and this must only be used for work purposes. Playworkers and visitors must not use their personal cameras to take photos of

17 Feb 2015: The Workplace Nurseries’ Salary Exchange Scheme enables you to save tax and National Insurance contributions on your nursery fees. (Approximately 30%.) The higher your nursery fees, the more savings you make.

9 Oct 2014: There are different types of childcare provision to choose from for children 0 to 5 year olds, which are listed to the left of this page.

3 Oct 2014: Each holiday there are a wide variety of planned activities available, as well as many other unplanned play opportunities. Throughout the year we also schedule exciting trips and visits from other professionals.

13 Feb 2015: Finding suitable childcare for your child/ren can be very daunting and to support you in your search there are a number of different resources which aim to assist you.

8 May 2015: Mobile Phones and Electronic Devices UCHP are mindful that practitioners have a duty of care to ensure that children are protected from potential harm both within and beyond the physical and virtual boundaries of our setting.

16 Feb 2015: Vouchers do not have an expiry date so you can continue using them for any registered or approved childcare until 1 September after your child's 15th birthday (16th birthday if your child is registered disabled).

9 Oct 2014: Each College has a designated childcare contact who is a point of contact and a voice for student parents within their College.

14 Mar 2018: Only existing members are eligible to receive vouchers.

13 Feb 2015: Out of School Childcare and Holiday Playschemes Out-of-school or after-school childcare providers care for children of school-age outside normal school hours. Playscheme and holiday clubs provide care all day during the school holidays and the

3 Oct 2014: Please submit all forms to us electronically. This includes all Workplace Nurseries' Salary Exchange Forms (application, renewal/request for change and withdrawal forms).

3 Oct 2014: Application Form 2023-2024 Please note: applications are not complete and cannot be processed until they have been signed off by a tutor and supporting documents (payslips/childcare invoices) attached.

17 Feb 2015: If you undergo a significant Lifestyle Change (see Length of time in the Scheme) which results in the need to alter your nursery booking pattern, you can modify the amount you salary exchange.

16 Feb 2015: Your vouchers will be sent to you or credited to your account on the 26th of the month. The cash amount you have requested in vouchers will be deducted from your salary before deduction of tax and National Insurance contributions.

17 Feb 2015: Under the Workplace Nurseries’ Salary Exchange Scheme, an employee of the University of Cambridge signs an amendment to their Contract of Employment to receive a lower salary – a ‘salary exchange’– in return for payment of childcare

30 Sep 2016: Childminders look after children in their own home, whilst the children's parents are at work or studying. They could look after babies and children under five during the day, or older children after school and in the school holidays. Always ensure

16 Feb 2015: The University cannot offer independent advice and can only provide information about the scheme.

10 Jul 2015: The University offers financial support to help eligible student families with their OFSTED-registered childcare costs - the Central Childcare Bursary Scheme (for EU and overseas students) and the Childcare Support Fund (for home students).

16 Feb 2015: You can use childcare vouchers to pay for any approved or registered childcare (e.g. nurseries, after-school clubs, nannies, and registered childminders) for any child. This includes the University of Cambridge Holiday Playscheme.

16 Feb 2015: When you exchange pay in return for a benefit that is exempt from National Insurance (NI) contributions you do not pay NI on the exchanged portion, only the actual earnings.

16 Feb 2015: Yes. The University also offers a Workplace Nurseries' Salary Exchange Scheme for staff with a child/children in one of the three University Workplace Nurseries.

16 Feb 2015: The Scheme only operates for existing members. Childcare vouchers are provided to University staff who are current members of the Scheme by 'KiddiVouchers', who administer all aspects of the vouchers scheme and they are your first point of contact.