Nursery World - Councils confirm 30-hour childcare funding rates

The final two local authority areas taking part in the 30-hour childcare pilots for working parents have revealed how much they will pay providers.

Staffordshire County Council has confirmed that early years providers will receive a flat rate of £4 an hour for every eligible child.

The council has said it will be working with local employers to find out how the 30 hours can encourage parents back into work. The council will offer 415 places for eligible working parents.

Ben Adams, Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet member for Learning and Skills, said, ‘Every provider who takes a child as part of the 30 hours trial will receive £4 an hour for the whole 30 hours.

‘We believe the flat rate for all involved is the best way to encourage participation across the sector.’

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