More local authorities have confirmed details of the funding for the 30-hour childcare pilots, with the early education entitlement and the extra childcare paid at different rates.
In Northumberland, early years providers will receive the current base rate of £3.15 per hour per child for the first 15 hours, with extra funding available based on deprivation.
The rate for the extra 15 hours of childcare is £4.01, with no extra funding for deprivation.
The council is offering places initially to parents living in rural areas, and will then test the theme of flexibility by allowing eligible parents to choose any childcare provider willing to deliver the extra hours.
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