Consultation on Early Years Funded Entitlement payments
Local Authorities are expected to regularly review how they pay providers to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of all providers in their area.
As a provider of Early Years Funded Entitlement (EYFE) in West Sussex, your input is invaluable as we explore potential enhancements to payment schedules. This consultation comprises a briefing document, this survey, and a Payment Schedules Modelling tool.
The purpose of this consultation is to delve deeper into three proposed payment options for EYFE. Please note that the figures and timelines provided are preliminary, and subject to change.
Rather than this survey being a simple vote, we invite you to share your insights on the advantages and challenges associated with each option. Your perspectives will help us better understand how changes to payment timings may impact EYFE providers across the region.
Outlined below are the three proposed options:
- Two payments per term: One Estimate payment and one Actuals payment per term.
- Monthly Payments: Multiple payments based on a single Estimate submission, and one Actuals payment per term.
- Three Payments per Term: Two payments based on a single Estimate submission, and one Actuals payment.
Before completing this survey, please read the briefing in full and use our Payment Schedules Modelling tool to see how the different options would work.
It is important to note that the options presented are not final. Therefore, we may need to consult with you further following this consultation before any final decisions are made.