This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Early Years and Prevention Service Lead, Michael Jarrett, for the attention of the Early Years sector in Slough.
There will be a updates regarding outcomes for a series of consultations related to the funding rates for funded early education entitlements. Having completed the initial consultation with members of the Schools Forum - Early Years Task and Finish Group, the group considered a range of options in order to consult with the early years sector. The decision was unanimous and two options were selected for wider consultation.
The outcome of this years consultation has resulted in a significant increase in the funding rates across all early education entitlements as detailed below:
Early Years Education Funding Rates 2020/21 |
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| Funding Type | Hourly Rate | Increase/Decrease | Period Affected |
| Two Year Funding | £5.67 | Increase of £0.08 per hour | 2019/20 |
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3 and 4 Year Funding (Universal and Extended Entitlement) |
£5.49 | Increase of £0.11 per hour | 2019/20 |
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Deprivation (This change will enable us to offer a higher hourly rate for the 3 and 4 year old universal and extended entitlement). |
£0.72 | Decrease of £0.03 per hour | 2019/20 |
| EYPP | £0.53 | No change | N/A |
| These new rates will be payable from 1 April 2020 and will again be reviewed in the spring term 2021. | |||
Please do not hesitate to contact us on 01753 476554 or Eyfunding@slough.gov.uk if you would like to discuss any part of this process and or associated outcome.
We are delighted to be confirming this level of investment which is an acknowledgment of the excellent work you all do each and every day to support the best possible outcomes for early years children across Slough.