Changes to make early education funding fairer and more transparent will be introduced as part of Government plans to ensure that the private and voluntary sector is on a level footing with maintained provision.
Plans include creating a standardised method for calculating the free entitlement for three-and four-year-olds in all early years settings.
Following the Government's response to the consultation on Funding for Schools, Early Years and 14-16, children's minister Beverly Hughes said on Monday that reforms would be introduced in stages:
Ms Hughes said, 'The changes will ensure that all local funding allocations are
transparent and consistent, and that historic inconsistencies are addressed. Importantly, early years providers will have the chance to be fully involved in local decisions by joining school forums.'
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