Early Years Free Entitlement
DfE Code of Practice
The DfE Code of Practice on delivery of free Early Years provision for 3 and 4 year olds from September 2010 is available for all providers to view at:
Kent Provider Agreement
Further to the DfE Code of Practice on delivery of free Early Years provision for 3 and 4 year olds and as part of the KCC Directory of Providers, the Kent Provider Agreement provides a framework in which you are expected to deliver the free entitlement. Please see the link below for a copy of the agreement and should you have any questions or queries, please contact CFIS.
Data Protection
To meet the requirements of the 1998 Data Protection Act, the DfE have issued guidance for PVI Providers in connection with Fair Processing. Providers should ensure all parents/carers of children eligible in the future receive Privacy Notice.
To read the DfE information relating to the issuing of Privacy Notices please refer to -
http://www.education.gov.uk/researchandstatistics/statisticalreturns/a0064374/suggested-text-and-guidance-for-issuing-privacy-notices
EYFE Privacy Notices
EYFE Privacy Notice December 2011
EYFE Privacy Notice Letter - December 2011
Determining Eligibility for a Free Place
Local Authority starting dates for children claiming their free entitlement for the first time may vary from the nationally prescribed dates in the DfE Code of Practice (page 20 para 7.1) due to locally determined school term dates. In Kent children become eligible to claim their free entitlement according to the table below
Early Years Census 2012
Early Years Census Data Collection
Early Years Census Guidance Notes
Early Years Census Letter to Providers
Early Years Web Guidance
In order to submit your estimate or final headcount claim online, you will need to have your username and password. For guidance and a link to the Early Years Web, please use the document link provided directly below.
Early Years Web Guidance
Terms 3&4 Spring 2012 Adjustment Claims
Adjustment Letter
Joiners Form
Increase/Decrease Form
Parental Declaration Form - (For Terms 3&4 Only)
Additional Information
Management Information EY District Representatives
Management Information Address: 3rd Floor Invicta House, Sessions Square, Maidstone ME14 1XX
Provider Registration onto the PVI Register to offer the Early Years Free Entitlement Funding to 3 and 4 year olds
To join the PVI register and be able to offer Early Years Free Entitlement Funding to 3 and 4 year olds, please contact Management Information on 01622 694152.
Changes to Bank details for EYFE
Please complete this form - Bank Account Details Form
Completed forms can be returned electronically to eyfe@kent.gov.uk or by post to: Management Information, 3rd Floor, Invicta House, Sessions Square, Maidstone ME14 1XX
Should you have any queries regarding the content of this page, please email eyfe@kent.gov.uk