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We are here to help you with all aspects of claiming Early Education Funding.

You will find a wealth of information on our webpages with links below

Early Education Funding (Opens in New Window)

Click here for all information on claiming Early Education Funding

Early Education Funding for children from 9 months (Opens in New Window)

Click here for information on 9 month old funding including the criteria and how parents can apply. 

Early Learning for 2 Year Olds (Opens in New Window)

Click here for the criteria and how to apply for Early Learning for 2 year olds.

Forms and Guidance (Opens in New Window)

Click here for late starter/early leaver forms and parental declaration form

30 Hours Extended Entitlement (Opens in New Window)

Click here for 30 hours extended entitlement eligibility for 3 and 4 year olds and link to apply

Disability Access Fund (Opens in New Window)

Click here for how to claim DAF for children in receipt of Disability Living Allowance

Provider Portal Guidance (Opens in New Window)

Click here for instruction on how to use the Provider Portal

Sign up to offer Early Education Funding (Opens in New Window)

Click here to find out how to become a funded childcare provider

Inclusion Fund (Opens in New Window)

Click here to proceed with an Inclusion Fund application and for details of panel meetings

Contact Details

If you cannot find the information you require please contact us:

eefenquiries@solihull.gov.uk or 0121 704 6015

Report Child Abuse (Opens in New Window)

Family Information Service Homepage

Find Activities and Services (Opens in New Window)

Search by provider name

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) (Opens in New Window)

Sign Up for Parents Network (Opens in New Window)

Solihull Local Offer (Opens in New Window)

The Core - Activities (Opens in New Window)

Activities delivered through The Core, The Core Outdoor and Solihull Libraries.

Short Breaks (Opens in New Window)

Solihull Commissioned Short Breaks Statement and Activities 2024

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