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KEY LOCAL AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES. 15.1 Somerset County Council is required to make sure that there is enough high quality, accessible and affordable early education places for eligible two, three and four year olds that need them. 15.2 The Local Authority will work in partnership with providers to deliver funded entitlement places. Evidence shows that attending high quality early education has a lasting impact on social and behavioural outcomes. The entitlements make childcare more affordable for parents and enable parents to work or increase their working hours if they wish to do so. 15.3 The early years entitlement may be delivered by a range of Early Years providers including schools, academies, nursery classes, private and voluntary sector providers, independent schools, childminders and childminders registered with childminder agencies. 15.4 The Local Authority must adhere to the Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulations regarding information supplied by providers. You can view Somerset County Council’s privacy statement at: xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx.xx/xxxxxxx 15.5 The Local Authority will discuss matters relating to the providers registration with Ofsted as necessary. 15.6 It is the responsibility of the local authority to maintain the Directory of Somerset Providers who are in receipt of funding to deliver the entitlements. 15.7 Somerset County Council has a statutory duty to provide information advice and guidance to parents to enable them to make informed choices about early years providers that best meet their needs and those of their children. All providers are encouraged to share their information on the Somerset Choices website to ensure the public have up to date early years and childcare information. The provider must update Somerset Choices when any changes are made to their information. The local authority will send termly reminders to this effect. 15.8 Lead responsibility within the Local Authority for this agreement is the Head of Education Partnerships. 15.9 Somerset offers 570 universal early years entitlement hours a year for eligible two, three and four year olds, as a maximum of 15 hours per week over a minimum of 38 weeks. In addition, working parents of three and four year olds can apply for an additional 570 hours per year if they meet the criteria. This is called the extended entitlement. 15.10 Children in xxxxxx care are eligible for the extended entitlement, providing they meet the specified criteria outlined in the annex of the statutory guidance and the xxxxxx parent is taking up paid employment outside of their fostering role. The xxxxxx parent should apply directly to the local authority to ensure that accessing the additional hours is consistent with the child’s care plan. 15.11 The Local Authority follows safeguarding legislation and has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. They have a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts, which make this clear, and the ‘Working together to safeguard children’ 2018 guidance sets these out in detail. 15.12 The Local Authority will promote partnership working between different types of providers, including childminders, across all sectors and encourage more providers to offer flexible provision, alongside other providers. 15.13 The Local Authority promotes equality and inclusion removing barriers of access to funded places and working with parents to give each child support to fulfil their potential. 15.14 Local Authorities have a legal duty to provide information, advice and training on meeting the requirements of the EYFS, meeting the needs of children with SEND and on effective safeguarding and child protection for providers who are rated less than ‘Good’ by Ofsted or newly registered providers. 15.15 The Local Authority should clearly set out the documentation that they need to receive from providers to support payment and delivery of funded entitlements and the timetable which providers should follow when submitting their documentation, this includes setting out the importance of timely and accurate census returns. 15.16 The Local Authority should not charge providers disproportionate penalties for providing late or incomplete information leading to additional administration in the processing of free entitlements. Any charges should be reasonable and proportionate to the inconvenience or costs incurred to the Local Authority as a result of the lateness. Xxxxxxxx’s policy is not to charge any penalties as we will not accept late submissions. 15.17 The Local Authority should take action over concerns about providers that do not actively promote fundamental British values, or which promote views or theories as fact which are contrary to established scientific or historical evidence and explanations. We will support providers to uphold British values. 15.18 The Local Authority will fund children that have moved to England from abroad as long as they have recourse to public funds. Identity documentation is required.

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Samples: Somerset Local Provider Agreement

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KEY LOCAL AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES. 15.1 2.1 Somerset County Council is required to make sure that there is enough high quality, accessible and affordable early education places for eligible two, three and four year olds that need them. 15.2 2.2 The Local Authority will work in partnership with providers to deliver funded entitlement places. Evidence shows that attending high quality early education has a lasting impact on social and behavioural outcomes. The entitlements make childcare more affordable for parents and enable parents to work or increase their working hours if they wish to do so. 15.3 2.3 The early years entitlement may be delivered by a range of Early Years providers including schools, academies, nursery classes, private and voluntary sector providers, independent schools, childminders and childminders registered with childminder agencies. 15.4 2.4 The Local Authority must adhere to the Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulations regarding information supplied by providers. You can view Somerset County Council’s privacy statement at: xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx.xx/xxxxxxx 15.5 2.5 The Local Authority will discuss matters relating to the providers registration with Ofsted as necessary. 15.6 2.6 It is the responsibility of the local authority to maintain the Directory of Somerset Providers who are in receipt of funding to deliver the entitlements. 15.7 2.7 Early years providers need to comply with the terms and conditions of this Local Provider Agreement to be included on the Directory of Providers. They are responsible for ensuring that they understand the funding process and administration and will be required to confirm this by completing and signing the annual Provider Agreement Form and returning it by the stipulated deadline. 2.8 Somerset County Council has a statutory duty to provide information advice and guidance to parents to enable them to make informed choices about early years providers that best meet their needs and those of their children. All providers are encouraged to share their information on the Somerset Choices website to ensure the public have up to date early years and childcare information. The provider must update Somerset Choices when any changes are made to their information. The local authority will send termly reminders to this effect. 15.8 2.9 Lead responsibility within the Local Authority for this agreement is the Head of Education PartnershipsOutcomes and Sufficiency. 15.9 2.10 Somerset offers 570 universal early years entitlement hours a year for eligible two, three and four year olds, as a maximum of 15 hours per week over a minimum of 38 weeks. In addition, working parents of three and four year olds can apply for an additional 570 hours per year if they meet the criteria. This is called the extended entitlement. 15.10 Children 2.11 From September 2018 children in xxxxxx care are will be eligible for the extended entitlement, providing they meet the specified criteria outlined in the annex of the statutory guidance and the xxxxxx parent is taking up paid employment outside of their fostering role. The xxxxxx parent should apply directly to the local authority to ensure that accessing the additional hours is consistent with the child’s care plan. 15.11 2.12 The Local Authority follows safeguarding legislation and has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. They have a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts, which make this clear, and the ‘Working together to safeguard children’ 2018 guidance sets these out in detail. 15.12 2.13 The Local Authority will promote partnership working between different types of providers, including childminders, across all sectors and encourage more providers to offer flexible provision, alongside other providers. 15.13 2.14 The Local Authority promotes equality and inclusion inclusion, particularly for disadvantaged families, looked after children and children in need by removing barriers of access to funded places and working with parents to give each child support to fulfil their potential. 15.14 2.15 Local Authorities have a legal duty to provide information, advice and training on meeting the requirements of the EYFS, meeting the needs of children with SEND and on effective safeguarding and child protection for providers who are rated less than ‘Good’ by Ofsted or newly registered providers. 15.15 2.16 The Local Authority should clearly set out the documentation that they need to receive from providers to support payment and delivery of funded entitlements and the timetable which providers should follow when submitting their documentation, this includes setting out the importance of timely and accurate census returns. 15.16 2.17 The Local Authority should not charge providers disproportionate penalties for providing late or incomplete information leading to additional administration in the processing of free entitlements. Any charges should be reasonable and proportionate to the inconvenience or costs incurred to the Local Authority as a result of the lateness. Xxxxxxxx’s policy is not to charge any penalties as we will not accept late submissions. 15.17 2.18 The Local Authority should take action over concerns about providers that do not actively promote fundamental British values, or which promote views or theories as fact which are contrary to established scientific or historical evidence and explanations. We will support providers to uphold British values. 15.18 2.19 The Local Authority will fund children that have moved to England from abroad as long as they have recourse to public funds. Identity documentation is required.

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Samples: Somerset Local Provider Agreement

KEY LOCAL AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES. 15.1 Somerset County Council is required to make sure that there is enough high quality, accessible and affordable early education places 1.1 Xxxxxx MBC will secure a free entitlement place for every eligible two, three and four year olds that need themchild in the Dudley area. 15.2 The Local Authority 1.2 Xxxxxx MBC will work in partnership with providers to agree how to deliver funded free entitlement places. Evidence shows that attending high quality early education 1.3 Xxxxxx MBC will be clear about the role it has a lasting impact on social and behavioural outcomes. The entitlements make childcare more affordable for parents and enable parents the support it will offer to work or increase local providers to meet the needs of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) as well as their working hours if they wish to do so.expectations of providers 15.3 The early years entitlement may be delivered by a range of Early Years providers including schools, academies, nursery classes, private and voluntary sector providers, independent schools, childminders and childminders registered with childminder agencies. 15.4 The Local Authority must adhere 1.4 Xxxxxx MBC will contribute to the Data Protection Act safeguarding and General Data Protection Regulations regarding information supplied by providers. You can view Somerset County Council’s privacy statement at: xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx.xx/xxxxxxx 15.5 The Local Authority will discuss matters relating to the providers registration with Ofsted as necessary. 15.6 It is the responsibility promotion of the local authority welfare of children and young people in Dudley 1.5 The provider will comply with all relevant legislation and insurance requirements 1.6 The provider will deliver the free entitlements consistently to maintain the Directory of Somerset Providers who are all parents, whether in receipt of funding 15 or 30 hours and regardless of whether they opt to deliver pay for additional services or consumables. This means the entitlementsprovider should be clear and communicate to parents details about the days and times that they offer free places, along with their service charges. Those children accessing the free entitlements should receive the same quality and access to provision. 15.7 Somerset County Council has a statutory duty to provide information advice and guidance to parents to enable them to make informed choices about early years providers that best meet their needs and those of their children. All providers are encouraged to share their information on the Somerset Choices website to ensure the public have up to date early years and childcare information. 1.7 The provider must update Somerset Choices when any changes are made follow the EYFS and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that link to their information. The local authority will send termly reminders to this effectXxxxxx MBC safeguarding children’s board guidance for recognising, responding, reporting and recording suspected or actual abuse. 15.8 Lead responsibility within 1.8 The provider must have arrangements in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These arrangements should include a clear approach to identifying and responding to SEND. Providers should utilise the Local Authority for this agreement is the Head of Education PartnershipsEarly Years Inclusion Fund and Disability Access Fund (DAF) to deliver effective support, whilst making information available about their SEND offer to parents. 15.9 Somerset offers 570 universal early years entitlement hours a year for eligible two, three and four year olds, as a maximum of 15 hours per week over a minimum of 38 weeks. In addition, working parents of three and four year olds can apply for an additional 570 hours per year if they meet the criteria. This is called the extended entitlement. 15.10 Children in xxxxxx care are eligible for the extended entitlement, providing they meet the specified criteria outlined in the annex of the statutory guidance and the xxxxxx parent is taking up paid employment outside of their fostering role. The xxxxxx parent should apply directly to the local authority to ensure that accessing the additional hours is consistent with the child’s care plan. 15.11 The Local Authority follows safeguarding legislation and 1.9 Xxxxxx MBC has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their the Dudley area. They have There are a number of statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts, Acts which make makes this clear, and the ‘Working together Together to safeguard childrenSafeguard Children’ 2018 guidance sets these out in detail. 15.12 1.10 The Local Authority will promote partnership working between different types of providers, including childminders, across all sectors provider must follow the EYFS and encourage more providers have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that are in line with Xxxxxx MBC safeguarding children’s board guidance and procedures for responding to offer flexible provision, alongside other providers. 15.13 The Local Authority promotes equality and inclusion removing barriers of access to funded places reporting suspected or actual abuse and working with parents to give each child support to fulfil their potential. 15.14 Local Authorities have a legal duty to provide information, advice and training on meeting the requirements of the EYFS, meeting the needs of children with SEND and on effective neglect. A lead practitioner (Designated Lead Officer) must take responsibility for safeguarding and child protection for providers who are rated less than all staff must have regular training to identify the signs of abuse and neglect. The provider must have regard to GoodWorking Togetherby Ofsted or newly registered providersto Safeguard Children’ 2018 guidance. 15.15 The Local Authority should clearly set out the documentation that they need to receive from providers to support payment and delivery of funded entitlements and the timetable which providers should follow when submitting their documentation, this includes setting out the importance of timely and accurate census returns. 15.16 The Local Authority should not charge providers disproportionate penalties for providing late or incomplete information leading to additional administration in the processing of free entitlements. Any charges should be reasonable and proportionate to the inconvenience or costs incurred to the Local Authority as a result of the lateness. Xxxxxxxx’s policy is not to charge any penalties as we will not accept late submissions. 15.17 The Local Authority should take action over concerns about providers that do not actively promote fundamental British values, or which promote views or theories as fact which are contrary to established scientific or historical evidence and explanations. We will support providers to uphold British values. 15.18 The Local Authority will fund children that have moved to England from abroad as long as they have recourse to public funds. Identity documentation is required.

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Samples: Provider Agreement

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KEY LOCAL AUTHORITY RESPONSIBILITIES. 15.1 14.1 Somerset County Council is required to make sure that there is enough high quality, accessible and affordable early education places for eligible two, three and four year olds that need them. 15.2 14.2 The Local Authority will work in partnership with providers to deliver funded entitlement places. Evidence shows that attending high quality early education has a lasting impact on social and behavioural outcomes. The entitlements make childcare more affordable for parents and enable parents to work or increase their working hours if they wish to do so. 15.3 14.3 The early years entitlement may be delivered by a range of Early Years providers including schools, academies, nursery classes, private and voluntary sector providers, independent schools, childminders and childminders registered with childminder agencies. 15.4 14.4 The Local Authority must adhere to the Data Protection Act and General Data Protection Regulations regarding information supplied by providers. You can view Somerset County Council’s privacy statement at: xxx.xxxxxxxx.xxx.xx/xxxxxxx 15.5 14.5 The Local Authority will discuss matters relating to the providers registration with Ofsted as necessary. 15.6 14.6 It is the responsibility of the local authority to maintain the Directory of Somerset Providers who are in receipt of funding to deliver the entitlements. 15.7 14.7 Somerset County Council has a statutory duty to provide information advice and guidance to parents to enable them to make informed choices about early years providers that best meet their needs and those of their children. All providers are encouraged to share their information on the Somerset Choices website to ensure the public have up to date early years and childcare information. The provider must update Somerset Choices when any changes are made to their information. The local authority will send termly reminders to this effect. 15.8 14.8 Lead responsibility within with the Local Authority for this agreement is the Head of Assistant Director, Education PartnershipsPartnerships and Skills. 15.9 14.9 Somerset offers 570 universal early years entitlement hours a year for eligible two, three and four year olds, as a maximum of 15 hours per week over a minimum of 38 weeks. In addition, working parents of three and four year olds can apply for an additional 570 hours per year if they meet the criteria. This is called the extended entitlement. 15.10 14.10 Children in xxxxxx care are eligible for the extended entitlement, providing they meet the specified criteria outlined in the annex of the statutory guidance and the xxxxxx parent is taking up paid employment outside of their fostering role. The xxxxxx parent should apply directly to the local authority to ensure that accessing the additional hours is consistent with the child’s care plan. 15.11 14.11 The Local Authority follows safeguarding legislation and has overarching responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in their area. They have a number of several statutory functions under the 1989 and 2004 Children Acts, which make this clear, and the ‘Working together to safeguard children’ 2018 guidance sets these out in detail. 15.12 14.12 The Local Authority will promote partnership working between different types of providers, including childminders, across all sectors and encourage more providers to offer flexible provision, alongside other providers. 15.13 14.13 The Local Authority promotes equality and inclusion removing barriers of access to funded places and working with parents to give each child support to fulfil their potential. 15.14 14.14 Local Authorities have a legal duty to provide information, advice and training on meeting the requirements of the EYFS, meeting the needs of children with SEND and on effective safeguarding and child protection for providers who are rated less than ‘Good’ by Ofsted or newly registered providers. 15.15 14.15 The Local Authority should clearly set out the documentation that they need to receive from providers to support payment and delivery of funded entitlements and the timetable which providers should follow when submitting their documentation, this includes setting out the importance of timely and accurate census returns. 15.16 14.16 The Local Authority should not charge providers disproportionate penalties for providing late or incomplete information leading to additional administration in the processing of free entitlements. Any charges should be reasonable and proportionate to the inconvenience or costs incurred to the Local Authority as a result of the lateness. Xxxxxxxx’s policy is not to charge any penalties as we will not accept late submissions. 15.17 14.17 The Local Authority should take action over concerns about providers that do not actively promote fundamental British values, or which promote views or theories as fact which are contrary to established scientific or historical evidence and explanations. We will support providers to uphold British values. 15.18 14.18 The Local Authority will fund children that have moved to England from abroad as long as they have recourse to public funds. Identity documentation is required.

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Samples: Somerset Local Provider Agreement

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