Kirklees Early Years Funding Formula 2025-26
- Increase the amount retained
centrally by £275,652. £30,000 to further support
administration and distribution of the early years funding as the
free entitlement continues to expand. £200,000 for inclusion
support that the council can no longer afford to pay for from its
core budget and £45,652 for inflation at 4%.
- Retain a contingency fund of 0.8%
from each funding stream. Funds will be paid to providers and not
used for any other purpose.
- Transfer £500,000 from the
Early Years Block to the High Needs Block in 2025-26 to support
financial sustainability as per the Safety Valve Agreement with the
Department for Education.
- SENDIF budget is set at £3
million, which includes a £2 million contribution from the
Early Years Block in addition to the £1 million contribution
already agreed from the High Needs Block
- To undertake further engagement with
providers and research into payment systems operated by other local
authorities before any decisions are made regarding the frequency
of payments.