Hello, and welcome to this week’s Scomis Newsletter. We hope you’re having a good start to the new year and are settling back in well!
This newsletter contains guidance on wraparound care clubs, MCAS payments, Safer Internet Day 2026 and reminder of Census return date to the DfE, Wednesday 11th February 2026.
As always we’re here to help, so if you have any questions or issues, you can get in touch with our Service Desk at scomis@devon.gov.uk or 01392 385300.
Creating a Wraparound Care club to collect Nursery Payments in Bromcom
All 3 to 4-year-olds in England can get 570 free hours per year. It’s usually taken as 15 hours a week for 38 weeks of the year. You can choose to take fewer hours over more weeks, if your childcare provider offers this option. Some parents wish their child to have extra hours and will pay the school for extra provision.
To learn more, view our guidance FAQ.
Bromcom My Child At School Payments
A reminder that we have a range of short videos if you are just starting with MCAS for payments. You can check out these videos on our YouTube channel, or via the links below.
Clubs: Bromcom MCAS : Online Payments – Clubs
Trips: Bromcom MCAS: Online Payments – Trips – YouTube
Dinner Money: Bromcom MCAS: Online Payments – Dinner Money
School Shop: Bromcom MCAS: Online Payments – School Shop
Safer Internet Day
10th February 2026 – Save the date!
Safer Internet Day 2026 takes place on the 10th of February 2026, with celebrations and learning based around the theme:
‘Smart tech, safe choices – Exploring the safe and responsible use of AI’.
Register as a Supporter now, access free resources for all ages, top tips for parents, carers and young people, quizzes and more here.
Hey Karen!
The DfE Spring Census return date is the 11th February 2026, where can I find the latest guidance and known issues?
I’m glad you asked! You can find our Spring Census bulletin with guidance and documentation for both Arbor and Bromcom through the link below.
To get in touch give us a call on 01392 385300 or email scomis@devon.gov.uk.
As always, if you have any questions or issues, you can get in touch with our Service Desk at scomis@devon.gov.uk or 01392 385300
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