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TERMLY EARLY YEARS CENSUS AND DATA COLLECTION

Need help?

STEPS 1 to 3 - Call the Early Years team on 01603 222300 or email earlyyearschildcare@norfolk.gov.uk

STEPS 4 to 6 - Call the Early Years Finance team on 01603 222300 option 2 or email eyf@norfolk.gov.uk

Guidance

To meet statutory requirements, data must be collected each term. Providers that have signed a Funding Agreement must complete all required steps each term unless they are not submitting an early education funding claim.

[IMPORTANT] Failure to complete each step by the stated deadline may result in inaccurate, delayed or suspended funding.

Deadlines

Autumn 2026Spring 2027Summer 2027
2 October 202615 January 202721 May 2027

A bespoke email will be sent to each provider termly. This email message will provide the guidance available to complete each step, together with specific instruction in relation to funding actuals. This aims to minimise the administration burden to all.

Available Guidance


Steps

1:  Staff Record Check and Update

2:  Sufficiency Data Check and Update

3:  Data Collection Form

4:  My Details - Costs

5:  My Details - Census

6:  Funding Actuals


NEO for families

Support your families to create a NEO account to complete eligibility checks for children aged 2 and in receipt of additional support (FRAS)

NEO for families