Nursery World - Editor's view

In Kate Tyler’s Social Media column in this issue, she tells us all not to let Twitter ruin Christmas and to take a break from social media.

It may be harder, however, for early years providers to enjoy a seasonal break and forget about the challenges of funding for the 30-hour offer.

There’s a lot of information released by the Government about the funding review to be digested along with the Christmas pudding. Topline figures such as £4.88 per hour don’t mean much in themselves.

So take the time to read Ceeda’s analysis of the figures on pages 12-13. Dr Jo Verrill looks at what the average rate that providers will receive is likely to be, for both three- and four-year-olds and two-year-olds, and she poses some very pertinent questions about the Review of Childcare Costs report. Why does this come up with significantly lower estimates than Ceeda’s breakeven forecasts?

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