Issue - decisions

The Committee welcomed the Head of Early Years to the table to answer any questions from Members.

The Strategic Lead, Children and Young People, then introduced the item which related to Early Years Funding.

Following consideration of the item, the Chairman moved to the recommendations. The recommendations were unanimously agreed.

The following was therefore RESOLVED:

·         That the Committee noted that following consultation the local funding formula for early education and childcare has been amended to include a base rate of £5.17, a supplement for deprivation (5% of the funding allocation) up to a maximum of £1.53 and a SEND inclusion fund, as required by the DfE.