Funded places

This section offers key information, forms and guidance for childcare providers who are offering Early Education Funded (EEF) places.

Useful forms for childcare providers

• Payment and task dates to 2025 - 2026

• Calendar 2025-26 Financial Year (v2)

• Headcount tasks and payments explained
  

• Parental declaration form and privacy notice
  

• Attendance policy guide

• Provider agreement 2024 (632 KB)

• Funding frequently asked questions for providers

• EY portal -  user guides on how to submit claims, perform assisted applications for 2 year places and working parent entitlement code checks.

Information on additional funding and help with childcare costs for families

• Parent information on funded hours for children from 9 months - 4 years old, Tax Free Childcare and other help with childcare costs Help with childcare costs

• Early years pupil premium for eligible children accessing funded hours. 
  
  
• Disability Access Fund (DAF) - to aid reasonable adjustments for children accessing funded hours.

• If you are a newly registered childcare provider and you want to offer early education funding, please go to the application page to download forms.

How can I offer the hours?

Charges