Glossary

Additional Extras

Optional chargeable items such as meals, activities, and trips that are separate from government-funded hours.

Assisted Submission

A mode that allows nursery staff to complete funding declarations on behalf of parents who need help, such as those with accessibility needs or language barriers. Also known as Employee Assisted or Supportive Submission.

Related: Funding Submission

Audit Log

A comprehensive record of all system activities including page views, data changes, user logins, and administrative actions. The audit log tracks who did what, when, and captures before/after data for compliance and security monitoring.

Related: GDPR, Compliance

Authorised Signatory

The person designated to sign funding agreements on behalf of a nursery (e.g., manager, owner, director).