Name: Michelle Bluett

Registration Number:2756576

As aChildcare Provider I must follow the conditions set out within the local authority Provider Agreement.

As a Provider I must comply with the following:

  • I must be registered with the Local Authority in order to offer funding
  • I must have read and understood the Local Authority Provider Agreement plus any supporting documents.
  • I must comply with all relevant legislation and insurance requirements.
  • I must follow the Statutory Guidance.
  • I will deliver funded  entitlements consistently to all parents whether in receipt of the 15 or 30 hours regardless of whether they opt for optional services or consumables.
  • I will be clear about the days and times I can offer funded sessions.
  • Funded children will receive the same quality and access to provision as all other children.
  • I will follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures in place.
  • I will support children with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities)and make reasonable adjustments
  • I will undergo regular safeguarding training and will also adhere to the statutory safeguarding documents.
  • I will check all documents before a child starts to confirm their eligibility for funding, this will be checked against the portal and DWP database
  • I will identify disadvantaged children in my setting as part of the process for checking EYPP eligibility.
  • I can charge for meals and extras in my setting, but parents must also have the option to supply their own food and any charges they agree to must be considered and treated as a voluntary contribution.
  • Meals will be charged at £3.00 per day
  • I can charge a deposit for a future funded space, but this must be returned within a reasonable timescale, no later than the first calendar month of a child taking their place with me, and placed in a deposit scheme account
  • I understand that I cannot charge top ups or charge a registration fee for a funded  space.
  • I will provide clear invoices which clearly show the child’s funded hours and private hours
  • I will keep full attendance records of all hours attended
  • I will also keep all copies of Parent Declaration forms and supporting documents, and make these avaible to the LA on request
  • I will keep copies of all invoices, fee structure, and contracts.
  • Parents are aware of my Complaints procedure and they can all notify the Family Information Service or OFSTED if unhappy with the way I handle any complaints.

A contract will be signed by myself, and the funded family and all terms of this contract must be adhered to even if taking a funded place. This includes keeping your child away when ill, notifying me if they won’t be attending, giving the required notice when leaving 4 weeks, keeping me up to date with any family changes and all other conditions set out in the contract.

Policy reviewed date:April 2025