The second provider can then keep the original golden ticket, checking on the back how many hours are available to claim. A note of the second provider can be made on the photocopy if this is known. The first provider should then take a photocopy of the golden ticket, signing and dating the photocopy to verify its validity before returning the original to the parent/carer. Split Funding – If a parent/carer chooses to split their funding between 2 providers, the first provider should sign the back of the golden ticket, indicating the provider name and how many hours they will be claiming. Guidance on this process is available in the Provider Portal Registered Users section. Complete an assisted application on the Provider Portal, selecting the Golden Ticket option, to claim using a Golden Ticket. Please attach the golden ticket to the PAF and retain as your evidence for financial audit purposes. You will need to check that the parent/carer’s name on the PAF matches the parent/carers name on the golden ticket. The parent/carer will need to complete a Parent Authorisation Form (PAF). They will automatically qualify under the economic criteria. The Golden Ticket is evidence of a parent/carer’s eligibility for 2-year-old funding therefore no further eligibility checks need to be done. A golden ticket is sent to parents/carers if their child is eligible for 2-year-old funding For Ofsted graded ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ childcare providers:
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