Local Authorities are required to consult with early years providers and Schools Forum with any proposed changes to their Early Years Funding Formula. Under very tight DfE timelines, a consultation took place between 19 December 2025 and 25 January 2026. Taking into account the outcomes of the consultation proposals, the decisions were supported by Schools Forum on 6 February 2026 and approved by Cabinet on the 10th February 2026. This will be implemented from 1 April 2026.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 13/03/2026
Decision due: 19 Feb 2026 by Executive Director for Children and Families (DCS)
Lead member: Portfolio Holder - Children's Services (Statutory responsibility for children)
Lead director: Executive Director for Children and Families (DCS)
Department: Children (stat)
Contact: Debbie Lea, Childcare Sufficiency Manager, Learning and Early Support 01484 221000 Email: debbie.lea@kirklees.gov.uk.
Consultation process
An online consultation with early years and childcare providers took place between 19 December 2025 and 25 January 2026.
Formal consultation took place with Kirklees Schools Forum on 6 February 2026
Consultation took place with the Cabinet Members for Children’s Services and Education on 19 February 2026
Early Years Funding Formula 2026-27 Consultation
Members/Officers Involved: Cabinet Member for Education