Online Provider Portal

The Online Provider Portal (OPP) is available for early years and childcare providers to submit data and funding claims.

Sign in to the portal

Key dates for submission

    • autumn term estimates 2026 - portal opens 1 July to 14 August
    • spring term estimates 2027 - portal opens 18 November to 11 December 2026
    • autumn term actuals 2026 - portal opens 1 September to 22 September 2026
    • headcount day autumn term 17 September 2026
    • spring term actuals - portal opens 4 January to 26 January 2027
    • headcount day spring term 21 January 2027

    This includes Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) and Disability Access Fund (DAF).

    • 2 March to 20 March 2026

  • The Early Years Funded Entitlement working families code eligibility checker is always available via the Online Provider Portal. 

Tasks for all providers (required termly)

Provider update

How to complete the termly childcare provider update form.

Sufficiency update

A mandatory update requirement for all early years and childcare providers.

Staff changes

Download and complete the required form for staff changes within the Online Provider Portal.

How to guides for early years funding

Funded entitlement codes – working families eligibility checker

How to check someone’s eligibility for working families entitlement.

Early Years Funded Entitlement estimates

Guidance on how to submit estimates for Early Years Funded Entitlement.

Early Years Funded Entitlement actuals

How to submit your termly census and claim Early Years Funded Entitlement, Early Years Pupil Premium and Disability Access Fund.

Annual Early Years Funded Entitlement provider declaration

How to complete a provider declaration signature form.

Inclusion claims

How inclusion funding is managed.

Requesting funding after headcount

How to claim funding for children who request a place after headcount.

Help with your account

Find out how to access the Online Provider Portal for the first time and set up your password and secret word.