EY: Important funding documents that have been updated. PLEASE ACCESS

The following are important funding documents that have been updated. PLEASE ACCESS

a. Early Years Funding Term Dates for 2024-2025   

Access this document  Term dates 2024- 2025 Final to find about :

• the official term dates for the academic year 2024-2025
• opening and closing dates for submission of claims for each term
• the full list of term dates is available in the attached document

b. Parent/Carer Declaration Form for Funded Childcare Entitlements

The Parent Declaration Form 2024 HF’ explains how to complete the declaration form to access funded childcare including notes about the following information:

• Child’s Information – Parents need to provide details such as child’s name and date of birth.
• Parent/Carer Information – Required to complete eligibility checks
• Funding Options:

• Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) – parent will need to give consent for provider to apply
• Disability Access Fund (DAF) – If eligible, parents must include a copy of the Disability Living Allowance letter.
• Submission Process: Parents must fill out the form with all required details and submit it to the childcare provider. The provider will then process the application with the Local Authority to approve the funding. 

c. New Funding FAQS Entitlements 2024-2025

This frequently asked questions (FAQs) document  New Funding FAQS Entitlements 2024-2025 brings all the info about new entitlements available for early years settings and schools. The file provides clarity on:

• recent updates
• eligibility criteria
• key deadlines

For further questions you can email renee.daley@lbhf.gov.uk or danila.pykhanov@lbhf.gov.uk

d.  Providers agreement 24-25 

This document Providers Agreement H and F 2024-25 outlines these points: 

• Funding Details: How providers can claim and receive funding, including payment schedules
• Provider Responsibilities: Providers must deliver high-quality care and maintain accurate records.
• Parent Communication: Providers are responsible for informing parents about available funding options, such as Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) and Disability Access Fund (DAF) and collecting required documents (e.g., eligibility codes)

For further questions you can email  renee.daley@lbhf.gov.uk or danila.pykhanov@lbhf.gov.uk

e.  Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)

Access this document  EYPP DOC- September 2024 to find detailed information on the EYPP, which offers additional funding to early years providers to improve the education of eligible children including:

• eligibility criteria,
• application processes
• guidance on how the funding should be used to support eligible children.

f.  Funding Application Form for Children in Foster Care

This document  Funding application form for children that are in foster care brings information to support foster children’s education through additional funding. It explains how schools and early years providers can apply for additional financial support to meet the educational needs of foster children. The file includes the form and guidance for submission.