Early years funding - extension of the entitlements

Closed 8 Sep 2023

Opened 21 Jul 2023

Contact

EarlyYearsEntitlementsExpansion.CONSULTATION@education.gov.uk

Overview

We are seeking views on proposals regarding our approach to funding for early years entitlements for 2-year-olds and under from April 2024.

Why your views matter

In light of the introduction of the new entitlements for working parents of children aged 9 months to 2-years, this consultation focuses on the way entitlements funding for 2-year-olds and under will be distributed from the Department to local authorities from April 2024.

We are also making proposals on how local authorities distribute this funding to their providers.

Audiences

  • Teachers
  • Headteachers
  • School support staff
  • Early learning and childcare providers
  • Local authorities
  • SENCOs
  • School business managers
  • Parents
  • Foster carers
  • Adoptive parents
  • Unions and representative organisations
  • Government bodies and departments

Interests

  • Education
  • Early learning and childcare
  • Early years foundation stage
  • School and academy funding
  • School funding reform