Chargeable extras and Early education Funding entitlement 

Funding advice can be found here     https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/article/40448/Funded-childcare-and-learning

                              we accept  2year old funding, 3 and 4 year old universal funding and working parent funding

Chargeable extras.

Chargeable extra’s- Consumable Charge

Providers offering Early Education and Childcare can charge for the following when families are accessing a funded place.

·        Optional Services and Activities

·        Food consumables

·        Non food consumables

Generally, it is expected that most families will opt to pay these chargeable extra’s so that their child/ren will receive

·        Other activities that are not directly related or necessary for the effective delivery of the Early Years Foundation stage statutory framework

·        Meals

·         snacks and consumables prepared or supplied by the setting.

These fees, together with the funded sessions and any additional non-funded hours/sessions will be agreed initially as part of our registration process and will be included in your childcare contract.

It is possible to vary your contract termly.

Changes to your childcare contract must be requested in writing 6 weeks before the start of the new claim period to avoid incorrect fees being charged.

Claim date periods:-  

·        1st April

·        !st September

·        1st January

Please note Terminating your contract must also be given in writing at least 6weeks prior to your child’s last date of attendance. Fees remain chargeable during this notice period.

Chargeable Extra’s

Optional Services and Activities

·        Additional Classes:                         Forest Play sessions

·        Enhanced small group activities:       Seasonal and celebratory crafting

                                                             Gardening including supplies

Cooking including ingredients

Outdoor adventures

Picnics

Guest Visitors

·        Parent/Carer Events:                         Open days/evenings

Sports Days

Christmas Performances

Christmas Parties

Graduation

Teddy Bear Picnic

Stay and Play sessions

Premium access to Learning Journey

Initial Zoom call

Non-Food Consumables

       ·          Nappies

·        Wipes*

·        Cream*

·        Sun cream*

·        Non-essential PPE for personal care (disposable gloves and aprons)

Food consumables

·        Snacks

Fees for chargeable extra’s per  session.

                                                                         Option 1                                  Option 2

Optional Services and Activities                   £2.00                                       £8.00

Non-Food Consumables                                £0.50                                       £2.00

Food consumables                                         £0.50                                       £2.00

Forest Play                                                      £3.00                                       £12.00

Option1:  this will be charged where the family has opted in as part of their childcare contract.

Option 2: This will be charged where a family has opted out as part of their childcare contract but decide to participate after the claim period start date or it has been necessary to supply an item.

The ability to switch options or re-arrange these chargeable extras is termly in line with the claim period.

If you are unable to pay or wish to amend your contract please speak to the Manager or  Deputy.

Please note -: It is not possible to select items from each list for your child to participate or for you to supply, fees are applied in full where attendance is anticipated as part of your agreed childcare contract.

 Where it is necessary for the setting to supply any individual item from the list, the full fee will be charged.