Funding & Fees at a Glance
A quick summary of our Funding & Fees Policy. Funded places run for 38 weeks a year, term-time only.
This is a summary only. The full Funding & Fees Policy (from 1st September 2026) and your Parental Declaration apply to every child enrolled at BVP.
15 / 30
funded hours per week
£8.50
hourly rate for extra hours
£50
refundable deposit
14 days
to pay each term’s invoice
Funding you may be entitled to
Eligibility criteria apply. Check what your child qualifies for at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
| Entitlement | Who it’s for | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Free For Two (FF2) | Most disadvantaged 2-year-olds | 15 |
| Universal Entitlement | 3-4-year-olds | 15 |
| Working Parent Entitlement | Working parents of children aged 2, 3 and 4 (funding starts the term after the child turns 9 months) | 30 |
| Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) | Extra funding for the setting to support disadvantaged 2, 3 and 4-year-olds. Families are exempt from the extra-curricular charge. | – |
| Disability Access Funding (DAF) | Extra funding for the setting if a child receives Disability Living Allowance | – |
Keep in mind: FF2 places are kept until the child’s 3rd birthday, even if circumstances change. Working Parent Entitlement eligibility must be re-confirmed every term.
When funding starts
The same dates apply after a child’s 2nd birthday (FF2) and 3rd birthday (Universal).
| Child born between | Funding starts |
|---|---|
| 1 January – 31 March | Start of term 5 (after Easter holiday) |
| 1 April – 31 August | Start of term 1 (after summer holiday) |
| 1 September – 31 December | Start of term 3 (after Christmas/New Year holiday) |
Sessions & fees
Open Monday to Friday. Funded hours can be used in any of these sessions; extra hours are charged at £8.50 per hour.
| Session | Time | Extra hours fee |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast club | 8.15 – 8.45am | £5.00 |
| Morning session | 8.45am – 11.45am | £25.50 |
| Lunch session Must be booked with a morning or afternoon session | 11.45am – 1.00pm | £10.62 |
| Afternoon session | 1.00 – 3.45pm | £23.38 |
| Full day | 8.45am – 3.45pm | £59.50 |
Breakfast club must be booked in advance and includes toast, crumpets, cereal, fruit and milk. If you use funded hours for breakfast club, there is a £2.00 meal charge.
Other charges
| Item | Cost | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Deposit | £50 | Refunded in the first term. Non-refundable if the place isn’t taken up, unless a term’s notice is given. |
| Care package Optional | £0.50 per morning or afternoon £1.00 per full day | Covers healthy snacks, drinks, wipes, nappy bags and suncream. You can bring these yourself instead. Nappies/pull-ups are not included. |
| Extra-curricular Voluntary | £20 per half term | Funds outings, outside providers, parties and gifts. No child is excluded if you choose not to pay. |
| Late collection | £10 per 10 mins | Applies if you are repeatedly late. Please phone to let us know. |
| Late payment | £5.00 | Added if an invoice isn’t paid within 14 days. |
Key rules
| Topic | What you need to know |
|---|---|
| Notice | A term’s notice is needed to reduce sessions or cancel. Fees (and funding) still apply for that term if not given. |
| Absence | No refunds for holidays, sickness or unexpected closures such as extreme weather. |
| Invoices | Issued at the start of each term and due within 14 days. |
| Unpaid fees | The Additional Hours place is withdrawn and only funded hours can be used. Debts may be recovered through the Small Claims Court. If you’re struggling, talk to the Manager or Treasurer about a payment plan. |
| Missed sessions | If we can’t offer a funded session (e.g. polling station) or it falls on a Bank Holiday, we’ll offer an alternative. |
| Weeks beyond 38 | Charged as additional hours. We give at least four weeks’ notice and you can choose not to attend. |
| Nappies | Parents provide nappies/pull-ups (and nappy rash cream for 2-year-olds). |
| How to pay | Bank transfer to account 62382644, sort code 40-16-11, with your child’s name as the reference. Tax-Free Childcare, childcare vouchers and Universal Credit childcare elements are accepted. |
Contact & complaints
| Who | |
|---|---|
| Manager | manager@bridgevillageplaygroup.com |
| Treasurer | treasurer@bridgevillageplaygroup.com |
| Trustees | bvptrustees@bridgevillageplaygroup.com |
Unhappy with your child’s funded place? Contact the Manager or Treasurer first, then the Trustees. Kent County Council also has its own complaints process.
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