Provider agreement and update on charging
The Department for Education has published updated Statutory guidance for local authorities on the provision of early education and childcare. See in particular the section on charging .The guidance is effective from 1 April 2025, with an implementation date of January 2026 on charging as mentioned in sections A1.35 and A1.36.
Hammersmith and Fulham Local Authority has now updated the Provider Agreement to be in line with these new changes. It includes 4 annexes on:
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: Please sign and return the Provider Agreement April 2025 on Page 16 to [email protected] as soon as possible.
If you have any questions on the provider agreement email [email protected]
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