The report by the Children, Schools and Families Committee is calling for the Government to examine a unified funding system because the distinction between early years and primary education is becoming 'blurred', with some four-year-olds starting school and therefore funded through the schools formula, while others are in early years settings and funded by the EYSFF.
The committee looked at the potential impact of the Early Years Single Funding Formula, amid concerns that it would force maintained nursery schools to close.
The report concludes that it would be disastrous if the excellent provision in nursery schools was lost as a result of implementing the new funding formula.
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