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2 Jul 2015: The University of Cambridge along with the Colleges recognise the important need to support staff, students and visiting scholars with children. Therefore, we offer an Information Service to families of the University providing information on a

22 Jan 2015: Playscheme delivers the Early Years Foundation Stage for children in Reception classes whilst they are attending. The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) frames the learning, development and care young children should experience when they are

22 Jan 2015: Parents are able to pay via eSales (direct online payment), Childcare Vouchers or Taxfree Childcare. Booking confirmations will detail any outstanding amounts owed and provide a weblink to the University's eSales site for internet payment.

22 Jan 2015: During the Summer and Easter holidays, Playscheme will run trips on some days. Trips are usually optional and some children will remain at the settings where activities will run as normal. Due to travel times it is best to book for a full day if you

13 Feb 2015: Private Healthcare UK website - www.privatehealth.co.uk/ This site is really useful if you are not eligible to access the NHS and/or you wish to look at private healthcare options.

22 Jan 2015: Your child will need to bring the following to Playscheme: Clothing suitable for messy play, outside play and water play, and spare clothing to change into where necessary (all items named please) Coats for cold or wet days (named please) Packed

17 Feb 2015: Due to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) conditions, the scheme depends on a commitment of membership for a period of one year.

16 Sep 2015: All Playworker intervention must balance risk with the developmental benefit and well-being of children.

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

22 Jan 2015: The University of Cambridge Holiday Playscheme aims to: Provide a happy, safe, warm and stimulating environment for all children to play, learn and develop freely. Help children to develop responsibility for themselves and their actions and to

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).

26 Jun 2015: Ofsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. It is independent and impartial, and reports directly to Parliament. It is responsible for the inspection and regulation of services which care for children and young

22 Jul 2015: COMPLAINTS If you have a complaint about the care provided at a childcare or school setting, you will need to contact Ofsted, who manage the complaints procedure, and follow the official procedure. For more information please go to

22 Jan 2015: UCHP provides high quality play opportunities and care for children (ages 4-15 years) throughout the school holidays. Play is an essential part of a child's life. At UCHP, we believe that the role of a Playworker is to offer a wide range of play

22 Jan 2015: Contacts during term time Emmie Vickery, Playscheme Co-ordinator: 01223 764186 Harriet Chillingworth, Playscheme Deputy Co-ordinator: 01223 330766 Georgina Lawrence, Playscheme Administrator: 01223 339905 Millie Brasher, Playscheme Assistant: 01223

1 Jun 2015: I like sewing and weaving." - 5 year old . "I like Playscheme because I can make new friends, have fun and play together" - 8 year old.

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'

8 May 2015: Packed lunches are provided by the parents. The University of Cambridge Holiday Playscheme operates a 'No Nut Policy' and ask parents to adhere to this for the safety and wellbeing of some of the children attending our setting. We are unable to

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.

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: 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

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: 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

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 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.

8 Jul 2015: Requiring emergency childcare can, unfortunately, be a reality of life. There are a number of reasons why this might be the case, including a childminder/nanny being ill. There are services available which can help in this situation, however it is

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

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

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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: 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.

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

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

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.

17 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: No, the Scheme is a non-refundable one. However, vouchers continue to be valid until 1 September after your child turns 15 years (16 years if your child is registered disabled).

16 Feb 2015: Basic Rate taxpayers are entitled to exchange a maximum of £243 from their monthly salary (£55 per week) in exchange for childcare vouchers, regardless of the number of children they have.

16 Feb 2015: The effect of a salary exchange for nursery fees on pension provision is dependent on the rules of your scheme. CPS Pension contributions are based on the notional salary and therefore would include any salary exchanged.

17 Feb 2015: Your salary must be greater than the cost of your nursery fees/proposed salary exchange. Furthermore, the exchanged amount must not reduce your salary to below the National Minimum Wage. Be aware that all Salary Exchange Schemes you are part of will