Common use of Key provider responsibilities Clause in Contracts

Key provider responsibilities. 2.1 The provider must comply with all relevant legislation and insurance requirements. 2.2 The provider should deliver the free entitlements consistently to all parents, whether in receipt of 15 or 30 hours and regardless of whether they opt to pay for optional services or consumables. This means that the provider should be clear and communicate to parents, details about the days and times that they offer free places, along with their services and charges that may apply. Those children accessing the free entitlements without paying for services should receive the same quality and access to provision as those who do pay for additional services. 2.3 The provider must follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and have clear safeguarding policies and procedures in place that link to the local authority’s guidance for recognising, responding, reporting, and recording suspected or actual abuse. 2.4 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, where applicable, utilise the SEN additional needs funding, and Disability Access Fund to deliver effective support, whilst making information available about their SEND offer to parents. (See section 8 for more details on SEND requirements).