Early Years Providers - Early Education Funding

Terms and Conditions 

These terms and conditions set out the expectations between Coventry Local Authority and the Provider in relation to early years provision delivered free of charge under sections 7 and 7A of the Childcare Act 2006, and section 2 of the Childcare Act 2016 (“the free entitlements”).

These terms apply to the 30-hour expanded funding offer for eligible working parents of children aged 9 months to 4 years,  the 15-hour entitlement for early learning two year olds, the 15-hour entitlement for parents of 3&4-year olds (the universal entitlement). In addition to these, Disability Access Funding (DAF) and Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP).

The Provider Agreement is for:

• Local authorities
• Early years providers who are referred to as ‘Providers’ and include: 
• Early years group providers and childminders registered on the Ofsted Early Years Register;
• Childminders registered with a childminder agency that is registered with Ofsted;
• Independent, Free Schools and Academies taking children age 2 and over and which are exempt from registration with Ofsted as an early years provider

The Local Authority is committed to the delivery of high quality Early Education Places through supporting and monitoring provision in the city.

The Local Authority and the Provider have agreed to enter into this agreement in order to provide the service of Early Education Places.

The Agreement shall come into effect on 1 September 2026 until 31 August 2027 unless terminated early in accordance with the terms of the Agreement.

Once you have read the full Terms and Conditions above you should complete and submit the Provider Funding Agreement Form. 

The Provider Funding Agreement form is for providers only and not for parents and carers.

If you are a parent, please contact the Early Years Business, Sufficiency and Funding Team - EYProviderfunding@coventry.gov.uk for support and guidance on Early Years funding.