The agreement details the requirements and expectations that schools and academies must meet in order to be eligible to deliver free early education entitlements for two, three and four year-olds and draw down the subsequent funding.

It covers the following:

  • The 15 hour entitlement for the most disadvantaged two-year-olds
  • The 15 hour entitlement for parents of three and four-year-olds (the universal entitlement)
  • The 30 hours entitlement for working parents of three and four-year-olds (the extended entitlement)

Funding agreement document

Guidance and legislation

Provider portal

Timetable