Nursery World - Early years providers in the dark about single funding formula rates

Early Education has called for the Government to rethink the implementation of the Early Years Single Funding Formula (EYSFF) after its survey of maintained nurseries and children's centres revealed a 'confused and chaotic picture'.

A survey of 138 heads and teachers in maintained nursery school provision found that only one in five settings had been advised of their EYSFF base rate. Almost all of those questioned said they do not believe the EYSFF will create a level playing field through raising qualifications and training of staff.

One respondent said, 'I don't believe there is a clear understanding of what quality provision is. The inclination is to level, but I'm afraid that the level will be lowered rather than raised.'

Only 17 per cent of those who were questioned knew if their local authority would manage any adjustment to the EYSFF once it has been implemented.

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