| Autumn Term 2026 | Provider Portal - Open/ Submission start date | Provider Portal - Close/ Submission end date | Payment date | Number of weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Estimates
9 months, 2, 3 and 4 Year Olds | Monday 24 August |
1st payment Wednesday 9 September or 2nd payment Wednesday 23 September |
1st payment Wednesday 16 September or 2nd payment Wednesday 30 September |
Term Time = 14 Stretched = 17.4 |
|
Actual Headcount and EYPP Claims
9 months, 2, 3 and 4 Year Olds | Monday 24 August | Monday 5 October | Wednesday 18 November |
Term Time = 14 Stretched = 17.4 |
| Adjustments | Monday 15 November | Friday 11 December | N/A | N/A |
Headcount Week – 28 September to 2 October 2026
Half Term Week – 26 October to 30 October 2026
Term Dates – 7 September to 18 December 2026
Monthly payment dates (only applicable to providers who choose the monthly payment option): 4 payments – 30 September, 30 October, 30 November, Actuals 18 December
| Spring Term 2027 | Provider Portal - Open/ Submission start date | Provider Portal - Close/ Submission end date | Payment date | Number of weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Estimates 9 months, 2, 3 and 4 Year Olds | Monday 30 November | Wednesday 6 January | Wednesday 13 January |
Term Time = 11 Stretched = 12.8 |
|
Actual Headcount and EYPP Claims 9 months, 2, 3 and 4 Year Olds | Monday 30 November | Monday 25 January | Wednesday 3 March |
Term Time = 11 Stretched = 12.8 |
| Adjustments | Monday 1 March | Friday 12 March | N/A | N/A |
Headcount Week – 18 to 22 January 2027
Half Term Week – 15 to 19 February 2027
Term Dates – 4 January to 26 March 2027
Monthly payment dates (only applicable to providers who choose the monthly payment option): 3 payments – 29 January, 26 February, Actuals 25 March
| Summer Term 2027 | Provider Portal - Open / Submission start date | Provider Portal - Close / Submission end date | Payments date | Number of weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Estimates 9 months, 2, 3 and 4 Year Olds | Monday 15 March | Friday 16 April | Wednesday 21 April |
Term Time = 13 Stretched = 21.8 |
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Actual Headcount and EYPP Claims 9mths, 2, 3 and 4 Year Olds | Monday 15 March | Monday 24 May | Wednesday 16 June |
Term Time = 13 Stretched = 21.8 |
| Adjustments | Monday 14 June | Friday 9 July | N/A | N/A |
Headcount Week – 17 to 21 May 2027
Half Term Week – 31 May to 4 June 2027
Term Dates – 12 April to 16 July 2027
Monthly payment dates (only applicable to providers who choose the monthly payment option) – 4 payments – 30 April, 31 May, 30 June, 30 July, Actuals 27 August