16.1 Providers denied approval to offer the early years entitlements or have their funding withdrawn can appeal against that decision.
16.2 Providers should appeal in writing within 10 working days of the notification by the local authority, detailing the ground for appeal, and enclosing all supporting documents to:
16.3 Upon receipt of the appeal the local authority will:
- provide a written acknowledgement to the provider within 5 working days
- review the appeal within 20 working days, and
- provide written notification of the outcome of the appeal to the provider within 30 working days
16.4 If the appeal is successful, the local authority will reinstate funding payments to the provider.
16.5 If the appeal is unsuccessful, the local authority will continue to restrict the provider from offering the funded entitlements as previously notified, until such time as an improved Ofsted or childminder agency judgement is received.