Early education and childcare

Data Collection

In line with the statutory requirements and the Terms and Conditions of the Funding Agreement data will be collect termly. All providers that offer early education must complete Part 1 of the requirements if applicable and all of Part 2.

Guidance is available to support this collection.

Intro

• Requirement and deadlines

Part 1

• Funding Actuals
• My Details

Part 2

• Data Collection Form
• Staff Record Check and Update
• Sufficiency Data Check and Update

Early Education Funding Claims

Summer 2026

Autumn 2026

Spring 2027

* these relate to final amendments to existing children, adding new children and end dating those that have left

Failure to submit your claim via the Provider Portal by the specified date may mean your payment is delayed and /or the hours adjusted.

Key points to remember:

• Funding can be adjusted at any point throughout the claim period
• Providers should check the portal following the balancing payment for confirmation of funding paid, as adjustments occur where the national criteria is not met
• Funding should not be claimed where a funding form has not been completed and signed by the parent/carer 

Need help?

Should you require any further assistance please contact:
Early Years Finance Team
Tel: 01603 222300
Email: [email protected]

SEN Funding Applications

NB: Applications received after the initial deadline will be processed as an additional application.

Queries and applications should be submitted to [email protected]

Early Years and Childcare Panel

Panel will convene at least half termly to review Expressions of Interest and Applications.

Queries and documentation should be submitted to [email protected]