Additional support and training charges for early years
Providers may request, or be identified, as requiring more specific support. In this case, providers can pay for additional support or bespoke training from the Early Years & Childcare Team.
Bespoke training can be delivered as either INSET, twilight (Saturday) or a virtual session. The training can be tailored to meet the needs of the setting, to small or large groups, or to individuals. This can be one-to-one training around leadership, data etc, or training for the staff team around a variety of subjects.
The cost of the training includes preparation, travel, delivery of training, handouts and certificate of attendance.
Support and training charges 2024-2025 (to be updated in April 2025)
Support to schools
| Service | Maintained | Academies/non-Southampton Schools |
|---|---|---|
| These services are available to purchase on an ad-hoc basis | £80 per hour | £90 per hour |
| Half day of 3 hours | £192 | £200 |
| 6 days of 6.5 hours support package (across the year) | £2,240 | £2,400 |
| 6 days of 3 hours support package (across the year) | £1,120 | £1,227 |
| Bespoke in-house training delivered at the school | £96 per hour/per trainer | £110 per hour/per trainer |
Support to PVI and out of school (including groups of Childminders)
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| These services are also available to purchase on an ad-hoc basis | £50 per hour |
| Providers with an inadequate/requires improvement judgement will receive time-limited support around actions identified within the Ofsted report unless NEF has been withdrawn | FREE |
Bespoke training for PVI / out of school (including groups of childminders)
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Bespoke full price (The price is inclusive of preparation time) | Hourly Rate £60 |
| Ofsted – Requires Improvement | *25% reduction |
| Ofsted – Inadequate | *FREE |
*If identified in Ofsted actions and agreed in advance
Training courses
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Twilight/Bitesize (1.5 hours) | £25 per person |
| Half Day | £50 per person |
| Full Day | £100 per person |
Cancellations
Cancellations and non-attendance will be charged at full price unless advised at least 48 hours in advance.
