Early education funding (EEF)
Early years entitlements expansion and wraparound programme sector update
Early years entitlements expansion and wraparound programme update January 2024.
Sign up to offer early education funded places
Contact the team to check you are eligible and request an application form
Guidance for early education funding providers
Information for childcare providers offering early education funding.
Online headcount and provider portal
Submit early education funding (EEF) claims for 2,3 and 4 year old children.
Providing early education funded places for two year olds
Toolkit for providers offering two year old places.
Providing 30 hours funded childcare
Information for childcare providers offering 30 hours funded education.
Expanded childcare support resources
Campaign resources to encourage eligible Lancashire families to find out more about expanded childcare support in Lancashire and take up a funded place.
Funded places for 2 year olds campaign resources
Campaign resources to encourage eligible Lancashire families of 2-year-olds to take up a funded place with a childminder or nursery.
Funded places for 3 and 4 year olds campaign resources
Campaign resources to encourage eligible Lancashire families of 3 and 4-year-olds to take up a funded place with a childminder or nursery.
Early years representation for early education funding
Find out about early years representation at the Lancashire Schools Forum and how to get involved in the Early Years Consultative Group.