Information on the Early Years Entitlement and Pupil Premium
Early Years Entitlement Information For Families
*Taken from: http://www.somerset.gov.uk/childrens-services/early-years-for-families/paying-for-childcare/
We will fund part-time Early Years Entitlement places for three and four year olds starting from the funding period after the child's third birthday. This is also available for two year olds who meet the eligibility criteria. For more information on the criteria for 2 year olds please see our Funding for 2 year olds page.
You can claim the Early Years Entitlement at
These are known as providers and all providers are under a duty to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. The providers must be registered and inspected by Ofsted or the Independent Schools Inspectorate and be able to offer a minimum of 38 weeks in a year. The provider must be registered with us to offer the Early Years Entitlement.
The Early Years Entitlement gives your child a maximum of 570 hours each year. This will start the funding period after your child's third birthday and will last for 3 funding periods (equivalent to one year).
The maximum entitlement that can be claimed is 15 hours per week.
The minimum that can be claimed per day is 2.5 hours and the maximum per day is 10 hours. After the first 2.5 hours, the Early Years Entitlement can only be claimed for part hours in blocks of 15 minutes.
The next entitlement year, (starting the funding period after your child's fourth birthday) your child will receive another automatic allocation of 570 hours which will also last for another 3 funding periods.
Funding for 2 year olds, information for families
*Taken from: http://www.somerset.gov.uk/childrens-services/early-years-for-families/funding-for-2-year-olds/
Families with 2 year old children who meet the criteria below can apply for funding for 2 year olds. Somerset County Council will pay for a place for up to 570 hours over the year at a registered childcare provider. A maximum of 15 hours per week is available. Children become eligible in the funding period after their second birthday.
Families who receive any of the following are entitled to funding for 2 year olds:
How do I apply?
There is an online form which can be completed by clicking on the 'Apply now' button below. You can print out and post a copy of the form by clicking on the link in Information and resources or phone us on 0300 123 2224 to request an application form.
APPLY HERE
Early Years Pupil Premium Information For Families
*Taken from: http://www.somerset.gov.uk/childrens-services/early-years-for-families/early-years-pupil-premium/
From April 2015, nurseries, pre-schools, childminders and other childcare providers will be able to claim extra funding through the Early Years Pupil Premium to support children’s development, learning and care.
The Early Years Pupil Premium provides an extra amount of money to the nursery, pre-school etc for three and four year old children whose parents are in receipt of certain qualifying benefits or who have been adopted or are in care.
The provider can use the funding in any way they chose to improve the quality of the early years education that they provide for the children. This could include, for example, additional training for staff on early language, investing in partnership working with colleagues to further their expertise or supporting staff working on specialised areas such as speech and language.
It is well documented that high quality early education can influence how well a child does at both primary and secondary school. A pupil premium has been available for school age children and it has given a real boost to the children receiving the funding.
How do I qualify?
The child must attend a setting in Somerset.
Parents/carers who receive any of the following will qualify for The Early Years Pupil Premium:
*Taken from: http://www.somerset.gov.uk/childrens-services/early-years-for-families/paying-for-childcare/
We will fund part-time Early Years Entitlement places for three and four year olds starting from the funding period after the child's third birthday. This is also available for two year olds who meet the eligibility criteria. For more information on the criteria for 2 year olds please see our Funding for 2 year olds page.
You can claim the Early Years Entitlement at
- a day nursery
- a pre-school or playgroup
- an independent school
- a children's centre nursery
- a maintained nursery
- a reception class in a primary or infant school
- a foundation stage unit and academy
- with an approved childminder
These are known as providers and all providers are under a duty to deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. The providers must be registered and inspected by Ofsted or the Independent Schools Inspectorate and be able to offer a minimum of 38 weeks in a year. The provider must be registered with us to offer the Early Years Entitlement.
The Early Years Entitlement gives your child a maximum of 570 hours each year. This will start the funding period after your child's third birthday and will last for 3 funding periods (equivalent to one year).
The maximum entitlement that can be claimed is 15 hours per week.
The minimum that can be claimed per day is 2.5 hours and the maximum per day is 10 hours. After the first 2.5 hours, the Early Years Entitlement can only be claimed for part hours in blocks of 15 minutes.
The next entitlement year, (starting the funding period after your child's fourth birthday) your child will receive another automatic allocation of 570 hours which will also last for another 3 funding periods.
Funding for 2 year olds, information for families
*Taken from: http://www.somerset.gov.uk/childrens-services/early-years-for-families/funding-for-2-year-olds/
Families with 2 year old children who meet the criteria below can apply for funding for 2 year olds. Somerset County Council will pay for a place for up to 570 hours over the year at a registered childcare provider. A maximum of 15 hours per week is available. Children become eligible in the funding period after their second birthday.
Families who receive any of the following are entitled to funding for 2 year olds:
- Universal Credit
- Income Support (IS)
- Employment Support Allowance (Income Related) - not Contribution related
- Income-based Job Seekers Allowance (IBJSA) - not Contribution based
- Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Child Tax Credit with an annual taxable income (as assessed by HM Revenue and Customs) of less than £16,190
- Working Tax Credit with an annual taxable income (as assessed by HM Revenue and Customs) of less than £16,190
How do I apply?
There is an online form which can be completed by clicking on the 'Apply now' button below. You can print out and post a copy of the form by clicking on the link in Information and resources or phone us on 0300 123 2224 to request an application form.
APPLY HERE
Early Years Pupil Premium Information For Families
*Taken from: http://www.somerset.gov.uk/childrens-services/early-years-for-families/early-years-pupil-premium/
From April 2015, nurseries, pre-schools, childminders and other childcare providers will be able to claim extra funding through the Early Years Pupil Premium to support children’s development, learning and care.
The Early Years Pupil Premium provides an extra amount of money to the nursery, pre-school etc for three and four year old children whose parents are in receipt of certain qualifying benefits or who have been adopted or are in care.
The provider can use the funding in any way they chose to improve the quality of the early years education that they provide for the children. This could include, for example, additional training for staff on early language, investing in partnership working with colleagues to further their expertise or supporting staff working on specialised areas such as speech and language.
It is well documented that high quality early education can influence how well a child does at both primary and secondary school. A pupil premium has been available for school age children and it has given a real boost to the children receiving the funding.
How do I qualify?
The child must attend a setting in Somerset.
Parents/carers who receive any of the following will qualify for The Early Years Pupil Premium:
- Income Support (IS)
- Employment & Support Allowance (Income Related) - not Contribution related
- Income-based Job Seekers Allowance (IBJSA) - not Contribution based
- Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit.
- Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
- Child Tax Credit, providing you do not also receive Working Tax Credit, with an annual taxable income (as assessed by HMRC) of less than £16,190
- Three and four year old children that have been adopted, or who have left care through special guardianship or residence orders
- Three and four year old children who are fostered in Somerset.
