Parents and Carers - Early Education Funding

Research shows that when children access high-quality early years provision, this significantly improves their learning and prepares them for school.

Early education funding is provided by the Government and enables children to access a funded place when they meet certain criteria.

In Coventry we have high aspirations for every young child to make good progress in their development and learning, from birth, so that they have the best opportunities in life.

How is the early education place offered?

Early education-funded hours are delivered over 3 funding periods. Each funding period has a designated maximum number of funded hours/weeks that can be accessed by a child.  These hours/weeks are set by the local authority.

Childcare providers must deliver funded places in line with the termly designated hours/weeks. Hours/weeks from a previous term cannot be taken once that term has passed.

The 3 funding periods closely align with but are not exactly the same as the school term dates.

• Autumn funding period is between 1 September and 31 December
• Spring funding period is between 1 January and 31 March
• Summer funding period is between 1 April and 31 August

Help to find a funded place

The Coventry Family Information website holds up-to-date information on all early years providers in Coventry. More information.

Alternatively, if you require further support, please contact Coventry Early Years Business, Sufficiency & Funding Team on: 024 7697 5451 or email EYProviderfunding@coventry.gov.uk