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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

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

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

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.

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).

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

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

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: 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.

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.

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.

28 Jan 2015: You and your baby’s health and welfare Welfare support is offered by the University and the Colleges -https://www.studentwellbeing.admin.cam.ac.uk/university-and-other-support and

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.

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).

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

16 Feb 2015: The minimum salary exchange sign up period is 3 months. The quarterly periods start January, April, July and October. Any changes made to your voucher amount will only take effect at the start of the following quarter. (Exceptions are detailed in 3

12 Aug 2015: Queens' College Nursery The College has a nursery situated at Owlstone Croft in Newnham, with up to 25 places for children from 3 months to school age. The Nursery is open all year round, from Monday to Friday, from 0830 – 1700, excluding bank

17 Feb 2015: Salary Exchange Scheme Application Form Download and complete the above form and return it to childcareservices@admin.cam.ac.uk, before the 21st of the month preceding the month (10th of the month if December) in which you wish to start using the

17 Feb 2015: No, as the cost of your childcare under this scheme is not a tax liability to you.

13 Feb 2015: Run by private individuals, community groups, commercial businesses, Montessori organisations or by employers; day nurseries generally care for children from 3 months (sometimes 6 weeks) to school-age and offer care from around 8:00 to 18:00 for

13 Feb 2015: There are also private, fee-paying nursery schools in Cambridge which take children from the age of 2 or 3 years until they start school. They may offer a particular educational approach, e.g. Steiner or Montessori. Some operate during state school

17 Feb 2015: No. Although you agree to receive a lower gross pay by entering into a salary exchange arrangement, both overtime rates and pay review policies are based on reference pay* so as not to disadvantage those employees participating in the scheme.

13 Feb 2015: These facilities are run by the Local Authority and may be either nursery classes attached to primary schools or separate, self-contained nursery schools. Places are funded through the Early Years Funding scheme. Children can start an LA nursery

13 Feb 2015: Nannies Nannies work in your own home and do not have to be registered with Ofsted. However, see the Ofsted Registration and Inspection section for information on the voluntary part of the Ofsted Childcare Register that nannies can opt to join.

17 Feb 2015: Under legislation relating to the provision of non-pay benefits during maternity leave, University arrangements state that if you go on maternity leave and are eligible, the University will provide you with the benefit of the nursery fees at no cost

16 Feb 2015: To be eligible you must meet the following criteria: Be in the Childcare Voucher Salary Exchange Scheme and receiving Childcare Vouchers at week 15 before your due date for your second or subsequent child.

16 Feb 2015: If you have not received vouchers or had a deduction from your pay in any month, please contact the Childcare Services Administrator who will assist you in resolving the issue.

16 Feb 2015: Search site. Childcare Office. What do I need to do on my return to work following maternity leave? 1. If you have not been eligible to receive maintained benefit during your period of leave, but want to re-start your Childcare Voucher Salary

16 Feb 2015: Legislation relating to the provision of non-pay benefits during maternity leave, states that, if you go on maternity leave for a second or subsequent child and are eligible, the University will provide you with the benefit of childcare vouchers at