Nursery World - Early years coalition calls for 'radical rethink' of childcare funding

A coalition of early years organisations and nurseries is calling on the Government to consider new childcare funding options, including making the 15 hours universal from the age of two and paying a 'premium rate' for disadvantaged children.

The coalition, convened by Kindred Squared, puts forward four alternative childcare funding proposals, PHOTO Adobe Stock

The coalition, convened by charitable foundation Kindred², has identified a series of what it is calling ‘practical and affordable options' for improved early years funding in England, published within an analysis by Frontier Economics.

Members of the coalition include Early Education and nursery groups LEYF and Ark Start.

The analysis, which has been published ahead of the chancellor’s Budget on Thursday (17 November), is based on current Government spending on childcare - over £5bn a year - but the modelling shows how ‘significant rebalancing’ could better support working families and improve outcomes for children, including those that are disadvantaged.

It is supported by Leeds Beckett University, The International Montessori Institute, Nesta, Save the Children, The Sutton Trust and HFL Education.

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