Purpose

To consider the proposed funding allocation
methodology for the DfE Early Years Expansion Grant 2025-26 funding
to early years’ providers for the 2025-26 financial year. To
approve the recommendation in respect of the funding allocation
methodology to be used for the allocation of the grant to early
years providers operating within North Yorkshire.

Decision

The Corporate Director - Children and Young
People’s Service, in conjunction with the Executive Members
for Children and Young People, agrees the recommendations in
respect of the distribution of the Department for Education (DfE)
Early Years Expansion Grant 2025-26 (EYEG 2025-26) for the 2025/26
financial year for early years providers