Formal Approval of Early Years Funding Formula 2026/27

February 24, 2026 Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Children and Young People (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...approved the 2026-27 Early Years funding formula for various age groups and provision types, setting specific hourly rates and ensuring funding increases are passed on to providers.

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Purpose

This report needs to follow the February
Schools Forum on the 12 Feb 2026 but before 28th February. This
report sets the budgeted funding rates for Early Years Payments to
settings for the Financial Year 2026/27.

Related Meeting

Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Children and Young People - Tuesday, 24 February 2026 - 3.00 pm on February 24, 2026

Supporting Documents

CMDCEYP24022026 - Formal Approval of Early Years Funding Formula.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date24 Feb 2026
Subject to call-inYes