Dear Service Provider,
We know there has been a lot of information shared about the redesigned AIM Level 7 programme. To make it easier to find the help you need, we have brought together the key resources currently available on the Early Years Hive.
You don’t need to read everything at once. Use the sections below to find the information most relevant to you.
1. An overview of the redesigned programme
The resources below explain the redesigned AIM Level 7 programme and key changes:
- AIM Level 7 2026/2027 programme call FAQ: Detailed answers to frequently asked questions about the different aspects of the redesigned programme. The FAQ is regularly updated as new questions arise.
- Support Levels for AIM Level 7 infographic: An introduction to AIM Level 7 Support Levels, including examples and information about descending hours and reviews.
- Support Levels for AIM Level 7 animation: A short, animated explanation of the AIM Level 7 Support Levels and what you need to do after a Support Level has been awarded.
2. To confirm a request for AIM Level 7 support
Once a Support Level has been awarded, the below resources explain how to complete the AIM Level 7 confirmation form:
- How to confirm a request for AIM Level 7 Support: A step-by-step guide on confirming the request for AIM Level 7 support
- Confirmation form how-to video: A video demonstration of how to confirm the request for AIM Level 7 support
3. For information about capitations and allocations
The below resources explain how to view and understand your AIM Level 7 capitations and allocations:
- Capitations and allocations how-to guide: Step-by-step guidance on viewing and understanding AIM Level 7 capitation and allocation information.
- Capitations and allocations how-to video: A video demonstration of how to view and understand your capitations and allocations.
- Recorded training webinar: A 30-minute training session on capitations and allocations that also provides an overview of the redesigned programme.
- Slides from the training webinar: A copy of the presentation slides from the training session on capitations and allocations.
All of the resources above are available on the AIM Level 7 guidance page on the Early Years Hive. The programme FAQ is also available from the Better Start/AIM FAQ page.
A document containing answers to the questions asked on the capitations and allocations training will be added when available.
We want to hear from you
We would like to invite you to complete our AIM Level 7 communications survey. Your responses are completely anonymous and will help us improve future communications and stakeholder engagement.
Click here to complete the survey
Regards,
The Early Years Team
