{"id":18625,"date":"2025-09-17T14:05:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T13:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/?page_id=18625"},"modified":"2026-02-06T10:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T10:06:16","slug":"school-based-nurseries","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/for-providers\/early-years-and-childcare-in-schools\/school-based-nurseries\/","title":{"rendered":"School based nurseries"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"accordion \" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\" ><li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac1\" id=\"head1\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac1\">School based nurseries phase 3 <\/a><div id=\"mac1\" aria-labelledby=\"head1\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<p>New guidance has been published for Phase 3: <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/69821d9d8c1e89ed1e91bbe4\/school_based_nursery_capital_grant_2027_to_2030_guidance.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">School-based Nursery Capital Grant 2027-2030<\/a><\/p>\n<p>We will take time to read, digest and plan how this will work for us in Devon.<\/p>\n<p>Schools and providers will be contacted in due course with further information. In the meantime, we strongly recommend that you read the guidance:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>In\u202fphase 3,\u202flocal authorities\u202fhave a\u202fgreater\u202frole\u202fto\u202flead the programme\u202fin alignment with their\u202fduty to secure sufficient childcare places.<\/p>\n<p>From\u202f4\u202fFebruary,\u202fwe\u00a0[the Department for Education]\u202fare inviting\u202flocal authorities\u202fto\u202fdevelop multi-year funding proposals to deliver new and extended SBNs between 2027 and 2030, with\u202fthe first\u202fplaces available from September 2027.<\/p>\n<p>This\u202fbuilds on the success of earlier phases of the programme,\u202fgiving\u202flocal authorities\u202fthe opportunity to work with key stakeholders to develop strategic plans for SBNs\u202fin line with their local need.<\/p>\n<p>Local authorities can apply for funding for SBN projects in state-funded primary schools,\u202fmaintained\u202fnursery\u202fschools and on Best Start Family Hubs (BSFH) sites. Schools and BSFHs\u202fcan partner with private,\u202fvoluntary,\u202fand independent providers (PVIs) and childminders to deliver nursery provision.<\/p>\n<p>To allow local authorities to put forward proposals that meet their local need, there will be no cap on the amount of capital funding\u202fthey\u202fcan apply for per SBN project for phase\u202f3, although projects must deliver\u202fgood\u202fvalue\u202ffor money.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Funding proposals must be\u202fsubmitted\u202fby 5pm on 30 September 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac3\" id=\"head3\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac3\">Department for Education guidance <\/a><div id=\"mac3\" aria-labelledby=\"head3\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/establishing-school-based-nursery-provision\/establishing-school-based-nursery-provision\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Establishing school-based nursery provision\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fearly-years-school-based-nursery-provision-operating-outside-of-the-typical-model%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dgovuk-notifications-topic%26utm_source%3D14cfe2e9-ec5f-4814-9708-80fc6ecbbbed%26utm_content%3Ddaily&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cfran.butler%40devon.gov.uk%7Cde883e5b5dff4f87c0a908de649391f7%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C639058782158287741%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bCUxn8daUTPNird6ZPLJAvxn52ar6GA5YMTFgeT7UoA%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Early years school-based nursery provision operating outside of the typical model<\/span><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">A look at different childcare operating models for school-based nurseries offering non-typical provision, how they are run and the guidance and support offered.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fcase-studies%2Fearly-years-provision-onsite-nursery-on-a-best-start-family-hub-site%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dgovuk-notifications-topic%26utm_source%3D8c2f8add-926f-4eef-8253-34221a2f0ed3%26utm_content%3Ddaily&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cfran.butler%40devon.gov.uk%7Cde883e5b5dff4f87c0a908de649391f7%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C639058782158304555%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=uWoNrvJpxdfsJ%2B2WJj6cnEHT1nrOG8299E5Fo6Cy%2FkE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Early years\u00a0provision:\u00a0onsite nursery on a Best Start Family Hub site<\/span><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">How a Best Start Family Hub integrates early-years education alongside other wider family support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fcase-studies%2Fearly-years-provision-new-preschool-class-within-an-existing-space%3Futm_medium%3Demail%26utm_campaign%3Dgovuk-notifications-topic%26utm_source%3D33237d90-4333-4aa7-be2f-25f07cd9020e%26utm_content%3Ddaily&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cfran.butler%40devon.gov.uk%7Cde883e5b5dff4f87c0a908de649391f7%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C639058782158337820%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=g6fuiFsH4gyRsBsl6sULoYeRA4sZ5sV1gh%2BrpYxsQlQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Early years\u00a0provision:\u00a0new preschool class within an existing space<\/span><\/b><\/a><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">How the School-based Nursery Capital Grant funding helped a primary school to repurpose an existing space to create a new preschool class<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac3\" id=\"head3\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac3\">Before applying for Phase 2 <\/a><div id=\"mac3\" aria-labelledby=\"head3\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<h2>What is a school based nursery?<\/h2>\n<p>A school-based nursery is an early year\u2019s setting that operates within a primary, infant or nursery school.<\/p>\n<p>It is located on the grounds of a school, often with dedicated internal and external areas. It is run by qualified early years practitioners who follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, like other nurseries, preschools, childminders and reception classes in England. Eligible children can use their funded early education hours there. Funding is based on the take up of places and hours.<\/p>\n<p>Provision for children under two requires a separate Ofsted registration.<\/p>\n<p>It might be run by the school or through an external provider that operates from the school site.<\/p>\n<h2>Why is the Department for Education (DfE) providing grant funding?<\/h2>\n<p>The grant funding for school-based nurseries is about increasing access, supporting disadvantaged families, making best use of school resources, and ensuring more children benefit from high-quality early education\u2014especially where it\u2019s needed most.<\/p>\n<h2>Is your school eligible to apply?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Are you a state-funded nursery, infant or primary school?<\/li>\n<li>Will you create or expand a school-based nursery? Or will you invite a PVI provider onto the school site to deliver in partnership with the school?<\/li>\n<li>Will the project meet the local need for childcare provision?<\/li>\n<li>Has the relevant freehold landowner (such as a local authority, foundation, trust or relevant religious body) has been consulted ahead of completing the application for capital funding to support SBN provision, and the freehold landowner is content with the use of their land for nursery provision, and consents to any necessary capital works (where necessary)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If YES, you must complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EXWBN_My9zVLu_jUEMEhwC8BXow-3qGy33u6aA37VG2A2Q?e=esr3gs\" rel=\"noopener\">school based nurseries proposal form<\/a>. Send the form to <a href=\"mailto:SBN@devon.gov.uk\">SBN@devon.gov.uk<\/a> <strong>by November 6<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>By completing this form, you are meeting the criterion to consult with Devon County Council Early Years and School Place Planning Leads.<\/p>\n<p>If your project does not meet the eligibility criteria but you are interested in opening a nursery or expanding an existing nursery, you should register your interest through the <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-school-based-nurseries-capital-grant.education.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">online application service.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac3\" id=\"head3\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac3\">The application process <\/a><div id=\"mac3\" aria-labelledby=\"head3\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<h2>Key steps in the application process (2025\u20132026):<\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. Read the Guidance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carefully <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/school-based-nursery-capital-grant-2025-to-2026\" rel=\"noopener\">read the guidance and terms and conditions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Guidance documents and a template application form are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/school-based-nursery-capital-grant-2025-to-2026\" rel=\"noopener\">Information for eligible schools about the School-based Nursery (SBN) Capital Grant for 2025 to 2026<\/a> webpage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> 2. Check your eligibility:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure your school meets all eligibility criteria.<\/li>\n<li>Secure support from Devon County Council using <a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EXWBN_My9zVLu_jUEMEhwC8BXow-3qGy33u6aA37VG2A2Q?e=esr3gs\" rel=\"noopener\">School based nursery proposal &#8211; LA consultation<\/a> form and return it no later than <strong>6 November 2025<\/strong> to <a href=\"mailto:SBN@devon.gov.uk\">SBN@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Devon County Council cannot consider applications sent after this date.<\/li>\n<li>Obtain consent from your landlord or freehold landowner if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><em>If you are not supported by DCC you will not be successful with an application.\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Prepare your application:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Before 1 December<\/strong> you must register for a DfE sign in account to access online application for grant queries service.<\/li>\n<li><strong>4 December<\/strong> is the deadline for clarifying questions about applications via the <a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/sites\/EYCCService\/Shared%20Documents\/New%20Entitlements%20and%20Wraparound\/School%20Based%20Nurseries\/PHASE%202\/DCC%20docs\/School%20based%20nursery%20process%20flowchart%20PHASE%202%20Step%201.docx\" rel=\"noopener\">customer help portal<\/a><br \/>\nUse the <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/68d15a76e65dc716bfb1dc07\/school-based-nursery-capital-grant-2025-to-2026-phase-2-template-application-form.docx\" rel=\"noopener\">template application form<\/a> to gather all necessary information and supporting documents before starting the online application.<\/li>\n<li>Prepare evidence of local need, project plans, costs, and how the nursery will support disadvantaged families.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Submit online:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The online application portal closes at <strong>5pm on 11 December 2025.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Applications must be submitted through the <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-school-based-nurseries-capital-grant.education.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">official online application portal<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. Assessment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Applications are assessed against published criteria <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/6762c577be7b2c675de30759\/School_-_based_nurseries_capital_grant__2024_to_2025.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">Information for applicants<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>December 2025 \u2013 March 2026<\/strong> compliance checks, evaluation, moderation and quality assurance checks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 2026<\/strong> applicants notified of outcome.<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2026<\/strong> projects aim to be operational.<\/li>\n<li><strong>September 2027<\/strong> grant must be spent, or it will be clawed back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac4\" id=\"head4\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac4\">Preparing to apply <\/a><div id=\"mac4\" aria-labelledby=\"head4\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<p>You must complete and send the <a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EXWBN_My9zVLu_jUEMEhwC8BXow-3qGy33u6aA37VG2A2Q?e=esr3gs\" rel=\"noopener\">school based nurseries proposal form<\/a> to <a href=\"mailto:SBN@devon.gov.uk\">SBN@devon.gov.uk<\/a> <strong>by November 6<\/strong> to be able to demonstrate to the DfE that you have support from Devon County Council (DCC).<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the eligibility criteria, the DfE may score applications against the points below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consult staff, families, other schools and early years providers and the community about the proposal. A summary of consultation and responses (if applicable) needs to be submitted.<\/li>\n<li>Ensure the project is deliverable with the grant requested, or in combination with additional funding sources from elsewhere.<\/li>\n<li>Give a project overview, submit floor plans and scope of work and photographs.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate the project represents value for money, submit a cost plan or assessed competitive quotation.<\/li>\n<li>Describe your approach to early years education.<\/li>\n<li>Have considered how you will manage and sustain the provision and be able to describe this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See page 19 <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/6762c577be7b2c675de30759\/School_-_based_nurseries_capital_grant__2024_to_2025.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">School-Based Nurseries Capital Grant 2024 to 2025: information for applicants<\/a> for full information.<\/p>\n<p>If your proposal is approved by DCC, you can start the application.<\/p>\n<p>You may opt to complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/68b72125b0a373a01819fd54\/school-based-nursery-capital-grant-2025-to-2026-phase-2-template-application-form.docx\" rel=\"noopener\">Template application form<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/apply-for-school-based-nurseries-capital-grant.education.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply for a school-based nurseries capital grant<\/a> online through application portal.<\/p>\n<p>If your proposal is not approved by DCC, you will receive a written explanation of the reason why it is not supported.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac5\" id=\"head5\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac5\">Considerations for applicants <\/a><div id=\"mac5\" aria-labelledby=\"head5\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<h2>Why are you applying?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Have you consulted an identified a need for the places?<\/li>\n<li>Are you oversubscribed?<\/li>\n<li>Are parents asking for different provision than is available?<\/li>\n<li>Have governors\/trustees received \u2018Rights to Request\u2019 from parents to create childcare?<\/li>\n<li>Does data show a need for places?<\/li>\n<li>Have you got spare capacity within the school?<\/li>\n<li>Are school numbers in decline?<\/li>\n<li>Does the Local Plan identify housing developments?<\/li>\n<li>Are you on a travel to work route and can attract parents who are passing the school?<\/li>\n<li>How does the proposal fit within the schools development plan?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What services are you proposing to offer?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Most of Devon needs more places for babies.<\/li>\n<li>Demand is for all year-round provision.<\/li>\n<li>Will you take under 2 year olds, 2 year olds and\/or three and four year olds?<\/li>\n<li>Can you create more places?<\/li>\n<li>Can you open for longer hours and more weeks?<\/li>\n<li>Will the early years provision grow out of\/ support and help sustain wraparound and holiday childcare for primary children?<\/li>\n<li>Will you work with other providers to ensure all the hours local families need are available within the community through a collaborative approach to delivery?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Where will the early years places be accommodated?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Have you identified space in the school for the nursery places?<\/li>\n<li>Have you thought about the outside space as well as inside?<\/li>\n<li>Do you need to extend the school building?<\/li>\n<li>Will it need to be repurposed?<\/li>\n<li>Will the provision be off the school site?<\/li>\n<li>What impact will the project have on the rest of the school?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Who is involved with the proposal?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Are all the right people involved?<\/li>\n<li>Have governors and Trustees approved the proposal?<\/li>\n<li>Is the early years team developing a vision for the new places?<\/li>\n<li>Do you need to call in support from elsewhere? (support from the locality teams is available)<\/li>\n<li>Does the Diocese need to be consulted?<\/li>\n<li>Can what you are proposing be delivered \u2013 has a surveyor or building professional seen the proposal?<\/li>\n<li>Has the landowner given their consent for the project (if applicable)?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>When?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>When will the new places be available?<\/li>\n<li>When can the project begin?<\/li>\n<li>Is that achievable?<\/li>\n<li>How does the timing relate to the demand?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How will the service be delivered?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Will the age range be extended?<\/li>\n<li>Will a governor run preschool or nursery be set up?<\/li>\n<li>Will a trading arm\/subsidiary company be set up?<\/li>\n<li>Will a provider be invited onto the school site?<\/li>\n<li>Will it be part of a Foundation Stage Unit where reception (and Y1?) are integrated with nursery children?<\/li>\n<li>Who will have responsibility for the provision?<\/li>\n<li>What staff are required? Will you need to recruit?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How much will the project cost?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The grant is for up to \u00a3150 000.<\/li>\n<li>Do you know how much the proposal will cost to deliver?<\/li>\n<li>Have you factored in everything?<\/li>\n<li>Have you determined whether the size and number of places proposed will fit into a sustainable staffing model?<\/li>\n<li>Can you contribute other funds to the project?<\/li>\n<li>Is the proposal part of a larger phased project?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac6\" id=\"head6\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac6\">Information, guidance and support <\/a><div id=\"mac6\" aria-labelledby=\"head6\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<h2>From the DfE:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/68d1599eb6c608ff9421b139\/school-based-nursery-capital-grant-2025-to-2026.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\">School-based Nursery Capital Grant 2025 to 2026: information for applicants\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/establishing-school-based-nursery-provision\/establishing-school-based-nursery-provision\" rel=\"noopener\">Establishing school-based nursery provision\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/government-delivers-thousands-more-school-based-nursery-places\" rel=\"noopener\">Government delivers thousands more school-based nursery places\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beststartinlife.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Start in Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/early-years-foundation-stage-nutrition\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Years Foundation Stage nutrition<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/school-organisation-maintained-schools\" rel=\"noopener\">Making significant changes (\u2018prescribed alterations\u2019) to maintained schools<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/making-significant-changes-to-an-existing-academy\" rel=\"noopener\">Making significant changes to an academy\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/childcareworks.org.uk\/hub-for-providers\/hub-early-years\/guidance-for-schools\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Information for Schools &#8211; childcareworks.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/childcareworks.org.uk\/registering-and-inspecting-school-based-early-years-provision\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Registering and inspecting school-based early years provision &#8211; childcareworks.org.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>About Ofsted registration:<\/h2>\n<p><em>Local authorities have a statutory duty to provide support on registration requirements and processes.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>As a general rule, <strong>if a school takes children under the age of two,<\/strong> they must have a new Ofsted registration for that service.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/factsheet-childcare-registering-school-based-provision\" rel=\"noopener\">Registering and inspecting school-based provision &#8211; GOV.UK <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/childcare-application-review\" rel=\"noopener\">Ofsted\u2019s application review guidance<\/a>\u202fsets out what to expect after schools have submitted their application form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>About early years funding for under fives:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/for-providers\/business-finance-and-funding\/early-education-for-2-3-and-4-year-olds\/\">Early Years Entitlement Funding for Under 5s &#8211; Information for childcare providers\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Contacts:<\/h2>\n<p>All correspondence with DCC must be through <a href=\"mailto:SBN@devon.gov.uk\">SBN@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/customerhelpportal.education.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">submit an enquiry to the DfE through the customer services portal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Once DCC approval has been given, schools may benefit from the following support:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/for-providers\/early-years-and-childcare-adviser-contacts\/\">Early Years and Childcare Advisers (EYCAS)<\/a> will support schools to <strong>register with Ofsted.<\/strong> Please note that we are part way through a redesign; job titles and areas the team cover may change. This webpage will be updated in due course to reflect any changes.<\/li>\n<li>Maintained schools may be required to complete a <strong>financial and business plan<\/strong>. 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