Delivering Early Years Entitlements
This information is to support maintained schools and academy trusts when developing the early years entitlements. We have created a series of short recordings to support maintained schools and academy trusts. The six short, recorded information sessions will be useful to anyone who is exploring how the early years entitlements can be delivered in maintained […]
Session 1: Delivering early years entitlements in maintained schools and academy trusts
This resource is the first session from a larger package of resources: Delivering Early Years Entitlements. This 20 minute recording introduces the early years expansion and considers: The entitlements, the government’s Plan for Change, programme aims and ambitions Role of local authority Considerations for decision making Overview of recorded series and links to each recording.
Session 2: Flexible and affordable early years childcare (in maintained schools and academy trusts) that works for families
This resource is the second session from a larger package of resources: Delivering Early Years Entitlements. Affordability and flexibility are key in establishing early years provision that works for both families and the maintained school or academy trust. This 18 minute information session explores: Models of delivery Funding rates, funding processes, Early Years Pupil Premium […]
Session 3 – Host or commission a private, voluntary or independent (PVI) sector provider to deliver on site
This resource is the third session from a larger package of resources: Delivering Early Years Entitlements. Both maintained schools and academy trusts may choose to host a third party to deliver on the school site rather than direct delivery. This 8 minute information session discusses: Hosting a private, voluntary or independent (PVI) sector provider to […]
Session 4A – Direct delivery in a maintained school (lowering the school age range)
This resource is part 1 of the fourth session from a larger package of resources: Delivering Early Years Entitlements. This 5 minute session specifically explores some of the key considerations for direct delivery of early years in a maintained school. Legal and practical considerations Pros and cons of this model Signpost to relevant HUB resources […]
Session 4B – Direct delivery in an academy (lowering the school age range)
This resource is part 2 of the fourth session from a larger package of resources: Delivering Early Years Entitlements. This 4 minute session explores some of the key considerations for direct delivery of early years by an academy. Legal and practical considerations Pros and cons of this model Signpost to relevant HUB resources and toolkit
Session 5 – Delivering governor run pre-school provision in a maintained school under Section 27 of the Education Act 2002 ‘Community Provision Powers’
This resource is the fifth session from a larger package of resources: Delivering Early Years Entitlements. This 5 minute session explores how a maintained school can deliver early years under Section 27 of the Education Act 2002. Legal and practical considerations Pros and cons of this model Signpost to relevant HUB resources and toolkit
Childcare Works – Webinar Summary (Summer and Autumn 2024)
Missed a webinar? This summary document includes links to resources including recordings and slides – a great way to recap on any content you may have missed, all in one place!
Wraparound Childcare Guidance for Schools
Explains the role of schools and academy trusts in supporting parents to access wraparound childcare.