Hammersmith and Fulham Local Authority has now updated the Provider Agreement to be in line with these new changes. It includes implications and the process; in the event an EY provider breaches this guidance.
The agreement also includes:
Annex 1. Parental declaration
Annex 2. Charges template: how to set out costs
Annex 3. EYPP and DAF
Annex 4. Frequently Asked Questions on charging
Annex 5. Frequently Asked Questions on charging for childminders
Important:
LBHF expects ALL PVI nurseries and childminders to:
Your completed declaration must be sent to [email protected] as soon as possible by Monday 5 May 2025.
Renee Daley will be monitoring the returns. LBHF reserve the right to carry out audits as it states in the Provider Agreement to comply with all Statutory guidance.
The Provider agreement is available in both PDF and Microsoft Word versions, for you to choose the format you prefer.
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