Funded Entitlements

This page is a one-stop-shop of all the information relating to claiming Early Years Funding.

You can find guidance documents, links to our systems and walkthrough videos.

Northumberland County Council Childcare Sufficiency Assessment
Key Dates - Autumn Term 2025 - 26
Key Dates - Spring Term 2025 - 26
Northumberland Local Code of Practice
Guidance on Funding Entitlement Models
Eligibility Table
Census Dates 2024 - 2025
Census Dates 2025 - 2026
Base Rates: 2025-26
Parent Declaration
Extended Entitlements Engagement Event (October 2023)
Early Years Funding Update 2025-26
Statutory guidance for local authorities - February 2025
DfE chargeable extras: template
The Early Education and Childcare Entitlements Statutory Guidance - Frequently Asked Questions about charging
ChildcareChoices is now part of Best Start in Life - click here

Business Links

Digital Guidance - Walkthrough Videos and Briefings

How to Calculate Average Hours
Briefing on confirming EYPP eligibility
The process of claiming Early Years funding
Disability Access Fund Guidance 2025
Briefing on Confirming Working Families Eligibility
Briefing on 2 year Old Eligibility Check (April 2024)
Maximising Early Years Funding
Autumn 2025-26 Headcount Return Guidance

Extended Entitlement Engagement Event Video

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