Early years entitlement funding claims.
When delivering the funded entitlement, providers must agree to and abide by the terms and conditions in the local authority’s Early years' provider agreement - Derbyshire County Council. This Agreement reflects the legislation outlined in the Department for Education (DfE) Statutory Guidance.
Early years entitlement funding claims are submitted via the Derbyshire Provider Portal. Claims must be submitted by deadlines set out in the funding calendar.
Support for providers with early entitlement funding claims, including step-by-step portal guidance documents, can be found attached to this page.
Contracts and business support
Further information around early entitlement funding, the contracting process (if providers would like to offer early years entitlement funding places), and business support can be found on the Derbyshire County Council website.
If you are unable to find what you are looking for in the guidance materials, please email:
CS.enquiries.childminders@derbyshire.gov.uk
CS.enquiries.groupcare@derbyshire.gov.uk
CS.enquiries.schools@derbyshire.gov.uk
Key guidance
Early Education and Childcare: statutory guidance for local authorities
Early Years entitlements: operational guidance for local authorities and providers
Free early years provision and childcare: model agreement