Decision

Formal Approval of Early Years Funding Formula 2026/27

Decision Maker: Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Children and Young People

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 24, 2026

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.

Content:

Supporting Documents

CMDCEYP24022026 - Formal Approval of Early Years Funding Formula.pdf