1. Early Years 2015-16 Agenda Item 5

2. Overview The paper covers the following : 1.EYSFF 2015-16 – update and proposals following consultation and meetings with cross sector. 2.Increases in central expenditure in 2015-16 for the trajectory and other projects. The majority of these items have been reported to forum previously with 2 years proposals but only 2014-15 was approved. This requires a formal vote for 2015- 16 expenditure.

3. EYSFF The second consultation on proposals was undertaken between 28 January and 20 February. The proposals were discussed with the early years cross sector group on the 12 th February prior to finalisation of these proposals to forum. Forum members are asked for feedback on these proposals. The Director for Children, Families and Education has delegated powers from Cabinet to decide on the EYSFF rates for 2015-16. Indicative EYSFF budgets for 2015-16 for each provider will be published on the website before the end of March.

4. EYSFF formula and rates and investment Proposal Budget Impact (based on predicted 15/16 hours) Increase to 3 and 4 Year Old Base rate of 3p per hour£191K Move Deprivation supplement per child to an hourly rate of 33p£0 Creation of a scored and banded Quality Supplement and introduction of new lower rates (excluding protection) £348K Introduction of a SEN Supplement for children requiring above universal inclusionary support of 53p per hour £135K Introduction of a Qualified Teacher National Pay Rate Supplement for State Funded Providers of 5p per hour £85K Increase to the Nursery School Head Teacher Supplement of £3,840 per year. £34K Sub Total Impact on Budget£793K Early Years Pupil Premium£544K Total Additional Investment in 3 & 4 Year olds scheme for 2015-16£1,337K Increase to 2 Year Old Base rate of 5p per hour£0

5. Proposals for Central Expenditure – Vote Required Description£m Early Years central expenditure – approved by Forum – December 2014 – base funded 3.0 Trajectory projects – one off funding only1.3 Central early years expenditure from 2013/14 underspend – one off funding only continuation of previously agreed schemes 0.2 New Proposals for central expenditure from 2014/15 underspend 0.3 Sub Total – increase from one off funding/projects 1.8 Total central early years expenditure4.8