Early Years 

Manage Provider Links

Display Links for a Childcare Provider

Links for a childcare provider can be displayed and updated. To display the links, search for the provider and click the Links link.

Menu: Focus | Early Years | Search for Provider

  1. Enter one or more search criteria and click the Search button:
    • A full or partial Provider Name.
    • A full or partial Postcode.
    • A DCSF URN.
    • Select a Status.
    • Select a Funded Status. Wildcards of %% can be used.
  2. Select the required provider in the results list and click the Open In New Window button to display the Maintain Provider page.
  3. Click the Links link to display the Links page with three panels: Receivers, Membership and Representative Details.

Select a Receiver for a Childcare Provider

Receiver bases for a childcare provider are displayed on the Receivers panel. A new receiver base can be selected.

  1. On the Receivers panel, click the Add button to display the Base Enquiry dialog.
  2. Enter one or more search criteria and click the Search button:
    • A full or partial base Name.
    • Select a Base Type.
    • Select an option from the Base Selection drop-down.
    • A full or partial School No.
    • A full or partial URN.
  3. Highlight the required base in the results list and click the Select button. Alternatively, click the New button to record a new base.
  4. Click the Save button.

Update Memberships for a Childcare Provider

Membership of national groups are displayed on the Membership panel. A new membership can be added. To record a new membership:

  1. Click the Add button to display the National Members Enquiry dialog.
  2. If required, enter a full or partial group Name.
  3. Click the Search button to display a list of national groups.
  4. Select the required group and click the Select button. Alternatively, click the New button to record a new group.
  5. Click the Save button.

Update Representatives for a Childcare Provider

Representatives on particular groups and forums are displayed on the Representative Details panel. A new representative can be selected. To select a new representative for a role:

  1. Click the browse button to display the Person Enquiry dialog.
  2. Enter search criteria and click the Search button to display a list of people who match the criteria.
  3. Select the required person and click the Select button. Alternatively, click the New button to record a new person.
  4. Click the Save button.
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