Funding for the Early Years and Childcare Entitlement
Introduction
This information supports early education and childcare providers in understanding how funded early education and childcare operates in Bolton.
It explains:
- How Bolton Council meets its statutory duties
- How to become a funded provider
- What providers must do to deliver funded entitlements
- How providers can support families to access funding
This information should be read alongside:
- DfE: Early Education and Childcare Statutory Guidance
- DfE: Early Education and Childcare Operational Guidance
- Model Agreement: Early years provision free of charge
- Start Well Services Privacy Notice
Providers must have due regard to this information when delivering funded entitlements under their funding agreement.