FOI Request - Funded Childcare Admission Policy

Request 101002039191

I would like to request the following information:

Your policy regarding the admission of children into funded childcare when they turn 3 years old.

I would request the information include:

1.       After a child turns 3, the time at which they can start their funded entitlement (E.g. the term after their 3rd birthday if it fell between March and August).
2.       Whether or not this policy applies to all childcare settings (or, for example, whether some parts of the policy apply to local authority services and some to private and third sector services) and details of these differences.
3.       At what point notification is usually first sent to parents and carers that their child, who is approaching 3 years old, will be eligible for funded entitlement.
4.       What is involved in the notification referred to in Point 3 including the format of this notification (e.g. a letter or document) and I would request a copy of this notification (standard if needs be).

Response 14-02-2019

1. Funded entitlement starts the term after the child's 3rd birthday.

2. The policy applies to all ELC settings 

3. We do not send notifications to parents. Information is available on our website and via social media channels. Parents also receive information from their Health Visitor.

4. Does not apply

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