Early years and childcare school-based nursery provision
April 2026 - Phase 3
Applications have now closed.
Application timeline
| Funding launched | 16 April 2026 |
| Last date for BMC / CCDL support | 3 July 2026 |
| Application closing date | 17 July 2026, 5pm |
| ECC internal moderation and clarifications | 17 July - 10 August 2026 |
| ECC moderation panel | 17 August 2026 |
| ECC submission to DfE | 25 September 2026 |
| Outcomes notified by DfE | Spring 2027 |
Support and advice
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