This article has been brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Senior Childcare Development Officer, Aneesa Younus, for the attention of Early Years Settings.
The votes have been counted and the result has been ratified by Schools Forum.
69% of the sector voted for option 2
The funding rates for 2025-26 are as follows:
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Agreed Early Years Funding Formula rates 2025-26 |
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Funding type |
Hourly rate |
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3&4 rate |
£6.51 |
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Universal 15 hours |
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Extended (working parent) 15 hours |
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Deprivation (mandatory supplement) |
£0.78 |
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2 year old rate |
£9.46 |
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Disadvantaged 15 hours |
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Working parent 15 hours |
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Under 2 year old rate |
£12.95 |
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EYPP |
£1.00 |
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Disability Access Fund |
£938.00 per year |