Kirsty's Kids Childminding Service

13/11/2023

A friend of mine with Essex Police are accepting donations of presents for disadvantaged children living in poverty within Colchester. These children are nominated by primary and secondary schools, some are sadly living in extreme poverty.

Here is an amazon wish list covering all ages in need For anyone that can give.

It’ll make such a difference to a child this Christmas!

12/04/2023

Reminder to parents that Monday 17th April 2023 sees the announcement of primary school offers for reception places.
I do have a waiting list and priority is given to Eyfs children 0-5 & siblings of those under 5

31/03/2022

I will be taking bookings for a September 2022 start after the Easter Holidays, I have a few families express interest but until a contract is signed and deposit received no space is guaranteed, I will be contacting those on waiting list first

21/02/2022

**Covid-19 changes - PM announcement 21.2.22

**No requirement to inform Ofsted of positive cases from 21st Feb

**No more twice weekly tests from 21st Feb

**No legal requirement to self-isolate from 24th Feb but Govt advice is to stay at home if you are ill

**No more self-isolation support payments - but SSP from day 1 will continue for another month for staff / employed

**No more routine contact tracing from 24th Feb

**No more daily testing for close contacts from 24th Feb

**No more requirement for close contacts who are not fully vaccinated to self-isolate from 24th Feb

**Expectation to stay home if positive from 1st April - it will be about 'personal responsibility'

**No more testing from 1st April - apart from older and vulnerable people

28/01/2022

With the rising cost of living affecting us all it’s worth checking your entitlement to help with childcare costs. Tax free childcare can contribute as much as £2000 per year for each child under 11 years of age

All about Government help with childcare costs, including 15 to 30 hours free childcare, Tax-Free Childcare, tax credits, Universal Credit, vouchers and support while you study

04/01/2022

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/step-4-update-what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges

Face coverings help protect the wearer and others against the spread of infection because they cover the nose and mouth, which are the main confirmed sources of transmission of COVID-19.

11/11/2021

Remembrance Day 2021