What does the sector think of the Government’s proposed reform of the early years funding formula ahead of the extension to the funded hours entitlement? Katy Morton reports
- Ahead of the closure of the Government’s consultation on the early years funding formula on 8 September, Nursery World spoke with sector experts for their views on the plans.
- Plans to extend eligibility for the EYPP and Disability Access Fund are considered a positive move, but there are concerns the funding formula won’t be ‘fairer’.
In July, the Department for Education (DfE) launched a consultation on its new proposed ‘fair funding formula’ for the delivery of the extension of the funded hours for children from nine months old from next year.
It focuses on the way funding entitlements for children aged two and under will be distributed to local authorities from 2024-25, as well as how local authorities distribute funding to providers.
