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 2026 | Spring 2027 | Summer 2027 |
| 2 October 2026 | 15 January 2027 | 21 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