Part 3Regulation of Provision of Childcare in England
Chapter 5Common provisions
Interpretation
I1I296Meaning of early years and later years provision etc.
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This section applies for the purposes of this Part.
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“Early years provision” means the provision of childcare for a young child.
3
“Early years provider” means a person who provides early years provision.
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“Later years provision”, in relation to a child, means the provision of childcare at any time during the period—
a
beginning with the 1st September next following the date on which he attains the age of five, and
b
ending with such day as may be prescribed.
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“Later years provider” means a person who provides later years provision.