Somerset’s Local Provider Agreement 2026 for the provision of the Early Years Entitlements for eligible children aged from nine months
Provider Agreement Form
Somerset's Local Provider Agreement 2026, effective from 01 April 2026, is published online at Early Years Entitlement information for providers and sets out the terms and conditions that providers must abide by to offer the entitlements for government funded childcare places. A summary of the areas where the Agreement has been updated can be found using this link also.
All providers offering funded childcare must abide by the terms and conditions set out in the Provider Agreement. By signing and returning this form, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions of the Provider Agreement and the declarations below. Please read Somerset's Local Provider Agreement 2026 and the declarations below carefully and add name, role, signature and date where indicated. Group providers should add the name of the setting as well. This can be done directly onto the form using the edit tools or by printing, signing and scanning or photographing the form. Please note: a printed signature will not be accepted. The signature must be written or a scanned version. Please return your signed form to educationplaces@somerset.gov.uk by Wednesday 25" March 2026. Any queries should be directed to the Education Places Strategy Team by emailing educationplaces@somerset.gov.uk. Provider Declarations
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e {have read and understand the terms and conditions set out in Somerset’s Local Provider Agreement 2026
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e confirm that this setting agrees to abide by the terms and conditions of Somerset's Local Provider Agreement 2026 to offer funded childcare places from April 2026
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e | understand that if this setting does not meet/agree to the terms and conditions set out in the Agreement, this setting will not be able to offer funded places or claim funding from April 2026
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e | understand that any breach of the terms and conditions in Somerset's Local Provider Agreement 2026 could result in entitlements payments being suspended or withdrawn
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Norton St Philip Pre-School
Income Statement for the year ended 31 August 2025
| 2025 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| INCOME | ||
| Fees | 31403 | 41644 |
| Grants | 40472 | 39428 |
| Fundraising | 1385 | 3758 |
| Donations | - | - |
| Voluntary Contribution | - | 1620 |
| Other (uniforms profit) | 955 | 79 |
| Deposit interest | 441 | 413 |
| Total Income | 74656 | 86942 |
| EXPENSES | ||
| Wages | 65435 | 62733 |
| Snacks | 262 | 482 |
| Equipment | 140 | 1804 |
| Premises | 2121 | 2842 |
| Administration | 1046 | 625 |
| Telephone + IT | 1088 | 1296 |
| Training & Inspections | 213 | 959 |
| Repairs & renewals | 759 | 323 |
| Outings & parties | 56 | 437 |
| Fund Raising | 29 | 110 |
| Insurance | 1316 | 790 |
| Consumeables | 233 | 598 |
| Other | 20 | - |
| Total Expenses | 72718 | 72999 |
| ExcessofIncome | 1938 | 13943 |
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Trustees Annual Report
Reference and Administration
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e Charity Name - Norton St Philip Pre-school
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e Registration Number - 1029369
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e Charity Address - Church Street, Norton St Philip, BA2 7LU e Trustees - Ruth Nevin (Chair), Samantha Snedden (Secretary), Leana Green (Treasurer), Claire Formosa
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Structure, Government and Management
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e Governing Document - Pre-school Learning Alliance Constitution 2011, adopted 25/06/2013
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e Constitution Type - Unincorporated Association
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e Trustee Election - Elected annually at the AGM
Objectives and Activities
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e To enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age, working with their families/carers, providing a safe, happy and fun environment for all.
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Achievements and Performance
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e Educating and caring for children thus supporting the community and helping children to transition smoothly to the next stage in their development.
Financial Review
- e Income - £74656 (from eye grants and fees) e Expenditure - £72718 (staff wages and operating costs) e Reserves Policy - aim to cover 6 months of operating costs.
Declaration
e The trustees approve this report.
Signed by: . Zp (Chair) Date: S| O>/ LOA 6