Investing in staff training is a vital part of delivering high‑quality early years provision, but many nursery owners worry about what happens if an employee leaves shortly after completing funded training. This Training Costs Repayment Agreement for Nurseries provides a clear, fair and practical way to protect your investment while maintaining positive employment relationships.

This agreement sets out when and how training costs may be repaid if an employee leaves within an agreed period.

The agreement is written in plain English, making it easy for staff to understand while still setting out clear expectations. It explains what training costs are covered, how repayment is calculated, and how deductions may be made, helping nursery owners apply the process consistently and transparently.

This Training Costs Repayment Agreement is idea for Nurseries that:

• Fund qualifications, courses or specialist training
• Want clarity around repayment without damaging trust
• Want documentation that supports fairness and consistency

Please note: this training cost agreement is not suitable for recovering apprenticeship costs – this is not permitted within the funding rules.

It is suitable for use with practitioners, room leaders and managers.

The document is fully editable, allowing you to adapt it to your specific training arrangements, funding levels and notice periods. It can be issued at the outset of training to ensure expectations are clear from the start.

Created by Early Years HR specialists, this agreement supports confident decision‑making and clear communication when funding staff training. It provides reassurance for nursery owners while remaining proportionate, reasonable and people‑focused.

A practical solution for nurseries that want to invest in their teams with confidence.