2, 3 and 4 Year Old Funded Provider Information

Information and guidance on early years entitlement for funded providers, including the parental declaration form.

• Information on the 30 Hour Funded Entitlement  
• Childcare Training and Development 
• Policies, Procedures and Guidance for Childcare Professionals
• Provider Portal

Stretching a Child's Entitlement - up to the 31st August

The following stretched offer will be implemented from the 1st September 2018 for the provision of Free Entitlement Places.

• All providers will make available to parents the option of taking their funded hours over 38 weeks (term time)
• Providers who decide to make available a stretched offer to the parents can choose one, all or a combination of the following options:
• 51 weeks
• 50 weeks
• 47.5 weeks
• 45 weeks

• The cap on the number of funded hours per term / funding period will be removed
• The maximum hours a child can access is:

Claiming the Funded Entitlement

Providers are required to claim the funded entitlement in total termly hours which can be found in the Term Lengths document below.

Useful Information

Providing clear invoices to parents

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Children Missing Education (CME) Policy Jan 2024

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Development Matters - GOV.UK

Questions About Claims?

If you have any questions in relation to claims, please contact us via:

• Email: earlyeducation@doncaster.gov.uk
• Address: Early Education Funding, 3rd Floor, Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster, DN1 3BU

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