This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Childcare and Workforce Lead, Children and Families, Clare Thompson, for the attention of Early Years staff in schools, private, voluntary and independent settings and childminder settings.
The Department for Education has launched a government consultation seeking views on proposed updates to the early years funding formulae and maintained nursery school supplementary funding.
Early years funding formulae - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
They are proposing to update the funding formulae for the early education entitlements for children aged 2, 3 and 4. These formulae are no longer using the most recent data available. Using up-to-date data will help to ensure the funding system remains fair, effective, and responsive to changing levels of need.
The consultation closes at 11:45pm on 16 September 2022.