Nursery World - Nursery Management: Early Years Single Funding Formula

Providers are anxious that the delayed EYSFF remains a priority if there is a change in government after the general election, says Mary Evans.

Childcare practitioners are urging education officials to ensure that the Early Years Single Funding Formula (EYSFF) remains a priority and is not overlooked in the aftermath of the forthcoming general election.

While providers across the sector accept the year-long delay in the implementation of the EYSFF ordered by Children's Minister Dawn Primarolo, they want the time used to develop clear and fair national guidelines.

Andrew Fletcher, joint chief executive of the National Childminding Association, says, 'We welcomed the pause in proceedings to give time to develop consistency in the funding formula. The question is how we use this period. We are continuing our dialogue with the Government over the guidance. It is our view that if you don't get that bit right, we can't expect local authorities to implement a funding formula that is unambiguous.'

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