Early Education Funding Forms for Practitioners
Forms and guides for child care practitioners to use when claiming Early Education Funding for two, three and four year olds.
Timetable for claiming:
Parent declaration forms:
Please also view our:
Early Years Funding Formula for BCP providers
How we calculate the funding for children.
Eligible 2 year olds
Financial Year |
2021/22 |
2022/23 |
Base Rate |
£5.16 |
£5.37 |
Funding in addition to the hourly rate | | |
SEND Tier 1 |
£2 |
£2 |
SEND Tier 2 |
£6.30 |
£6.30 |
Eligible 3 and 4 year olds
Financial Year |
2021/22 |
2022/23 |
Base Rate |
£4.18 |
£4.35 |
Funding in addition to the hourly rate | | |
Deprivation Supplement |
£0.53* |
£0.53* |
Early Years Pupil Premium |
£0.53 |
£0.60 |
SEND Tier 1 |
£2 |
£2 |
SEND Tier 2 |
£6.30 |
£6.30 |
Disability Access Fund (DAF) |
£615 one of payment per year |
£800 one off payment per year |
*for children formerly funded as a 2 Year Old or currently funded with EYPP
Queries about claiming Early Education Funding
If you have any queries regarding claiming 2, 3 or 4 year-old Early Education Funding, email your local funding team at earlyeducation.fundingteam@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.