Overview

This section offers key information, forms and guidance for childcare providers who are offering Early Education Funded (EEF) places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

Useful forms for childcare providers

• Term tasks and Payment dates to 31 March 2025

• Headcount tasks and payments explained

• Parental declaration form and privacy notice

• Attendance policy guide 

• Provider agreement 2020-2021 (442 KB)
  
  
  • Please note - this current agreement has been extended by addendum. This is currently on a termly roll over until the DFE update the Statutory Guidance. The addendum advises on some procedural changes. Addendum 2022 - 23 (279 KB).
    
    
• EY portal -  user guides on how to submit claims, perform assisted applications for 2 year places and 30 hour checks

Information on funded entitlements and help with childcare costs for families

• Parent information on funded hours for 2, 3 and 4 year olds, Tax Free Childcare and other help with childcare costs 

• Early years pupil premium for 3 and 4 year olds - criterion and how to apply
  
  
• Disability Access Fund (DAF) - to aid reasonable adjustments for 3 and 4 year olds claiming Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to access funded hours.
  
  
• Funding frequently asked questions for providers
  
  
• 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.

Contact

EEF Finance team

• Phone: 01785 854009 (Monday-Thursday 8.30m-4.30pm, Friday 8.30am-4pm)

• Email: eefportal@staffordshire.gov.uk (claim and portal or payment queries)

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