The DfE have advised that invoices need to be clearer by January 2026. No ‘hidden’ fees, clear separation of funded and non-funded sessions, optional extras – all with the aim of making it more obvious to parents and councils what’s being charged, and what isn’t.
With that in mind, Blossom have now made our invoicing system the most intelligent and compliant in the sector.
Intelligent funding application
It’ll also simplify your invoicing process, as funding will now be applied with greater intelligence than ever and a clearer automatic split of funded and non-funded sessions. Pass your Local Authority audit with a breeze!
The Blossom platform will be able to apply funding automatically to your sessions however you’ve set them up, and will chose the sessions that make you the least money per hour.
You make the most you can, parents still gets their free hours, and the local authority sees how the funded hours have been applied – all while funding is displayed as £0, as it should be.
Greater invoice itemisation
Where previously months were gathered together as one, now you can provide week-by-week breakdowns for those using funding. And while we’ve always separated out consumables and sessions, there’s an even deeper level of itemisation now available so there’s absolutely no question of what’s being paid for and what isn’t.
This helps your nursery stay compliant with your Local Authority, while also helping parents who claim it gain access to their Universal Credit benefit.
Detailed invoice breakdowns, only on Blossom
Reduce admin time, ensure transparency for parents and councils, and stay compliant with your local authority without compromising on billing. All possible, only with Blossom.
