What is FEEE?

FEEE is a national government scheme which allows parents/carers of children aged 3 and 4, and where eligible some 2 year olds, to be able to access up to 570 hours of funded early learning and childcare annually, usually split as 15 hours each week for a maximum of 38 weeks per year.

Some working parents may also be entitled to an additional 15 hours of funded hours per week or 1140 hours annually. This is known as the extended entitlement, or 30 hours funding. You can find out more about the 2 year old funding and whether you may be eligible please see www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

Why should I use the FEEE?

When your child attends an early year’s provider they will follow the Early Years Foundation Stage, which is a play based curriculum. Children will learn how to develop their social, physical, speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and will learn through mathematical and creative activities.

Access to high quality early education and childcare can give your child the best possible start and prepares them for starting school.

Your chosen setting will create a learning journey detailing their progress and achievements, this should be shared with you throughout their time at the provision and can be used to aid transition into school or between providers.

What do I need to do to get the funding?

If you are eligible for the 2 year old funding you will need to give your childcare provider a CURN number. This is a reference number you are given once you have completed an on-line check. View more information about the 2 year old funding or details on how to complete an online check.

If you are eligible for the 3 and 4-year-old extended entitlement will need to give your childcare provider your national insurance number and a DERN number.

This is a reference number you are given once you have completed an on-line check.

Once you have decided which provision you would like your child to attend and have negotiated the hours, you will be asked to complete and sign a Parental Statement of Undertaking (PSOU) and provide the setting with proof of your child’s age i.e. a document such as birth certificate, passport or medical card.

The provider will then claim for the funding on your behalf. The information you provide on the PSOU will be used by the local authority and when relevant it’s partners. Your personal information will be held securely and will be used only for local authority purposes.

How do i find out more?
Little Stars has below a handy funding guide with all the information you need.
You can also visit

www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

and

https://resources.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/early-years/feee-information-for-providers/feee-guidance-and-policies

for more information.

You are welcome to call Laura on 07415057818 for free and informal advise. We dont mind helping parents, even if you choose another setting we have a commitment to supporting families and offer lots of free advise and support!