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Welcome to our latest Newsletter.

Minimum Wage Increase Just to let you know that as of 1stOctober the minimum wage rose to the following levels: Full rate (age 22 and over) - the new rate is £5.80 per hour; the old rate was £5.73 per hour; an increase of 1.2% 18 - 21 rate - the new rate is £4.83 per hour; the old rate was £4.77 per hour; an increase 1.25% Youth rate - the new rate is £3.57 per hour; the old rate was £3.53 per hour; an increase of 1.1% Help on the minimum wage is available from the HMRC website which has a dedicated National Minimum Wage area.

12^th October sees the introduction of the Vetting and Barring Scheme (VBS) We are sure that you are all aware of the introduction of the above scheme, brought in by the Independent Safeguarding Authority. This scheme runs in conjunction with the present CRB system that you all work with. The CRB website has got a very informative FAQ section which we think will answer many of the questions and queries you may have. Take a look at it here

Childcare Voucher Withdrawal As reported widely throughout out the press the plans to withdraw the Childcare Voucher Scheme have met with widespread criticism from may quarters. If you feel strongly about the withdrawal and want to show your support click on the following link which will take you directly to the petition. Over 45,000 people have already signed it………. http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/keepvouchers/

Daycare Trust Report The Daycare Trust published a report in September on the results of the Childcare Advance Project, funded by the Friends Provident Foundation. In summary, the report finds that 58% of the parents interviewed struggled to pay the costs of fees in advance, deposits, retainers etc. Meeting these costs sometimes restricts them from returning to work. To view a summary of the report click here

Emotional Intelligence Following on from last months Newsletter just a reminder that during the month of September and October, Leap are offering a free Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire with a full report and feedback to anybody who takes a place on their Early Years Leadership programme or takes a web link / web page from Early Years Online. All enquiries or for a general chat email enquiries@leapuk.org or call 0116 2861761

Early Years Leadership Programme Leap have developed a specific Early Years leadership programme split over three modules covering areas such as effective communication skills, exploring leadership behaviours, motivating others, team building, developing integrity, goal setting, delegation and developing mental toughness. Why not let us help you develop your managers into great leaders by attending this programme being launched in Leicestershire on the 29^th & 30^th October. You could also have this programme fully funded through Train to Gain which is an added incentive to book yourself on the course today. All enquiries or for a general chat about this development programme email enquiries@leapuk.org or call 0116 2861761.

Debutots We’d like to introduce you to one of our newest advertisers, who we think would offer your setting a great opportunity to present interactive story telling and drama based play in a unique way. So please take a look at their site and don’t forget to mention that you came via Earlyyearsonline http://www.Debutots.co.uk

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