Guest Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Hi Can anyone confirm when the government are changing the funding to 3 hours per child? and if it is then due to increase to 4 hours? I can't seem to find the info I need . thanks Lisa
Inge Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 dont know anything about 4 hours.. but 2010 is the target for 3 hours.. or 15 hours a week , that said different areas are starting it earlier.. ours is from Sept 09 so check with local LEA. Inge
Guest Wolfie Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Hi Lisa - Inge is right, several authorities are already pilotting the 15 hour entitlement, it's being rolled out across the coutnry gradually to be everywhere by 2010. I think you're right, I've also heard something about the hours being increased even further in the future but don't remember any more detail than that!
Guest Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Thanks everyone, I will check with our LEA I am in Essex if any one else knows any more info.
Lou Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Hi Lisa I'm in Essex and not heard of any changes for this term. They are usually good and let us know a few days before (I am joking.)
Guest Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 We are in Leicestershire and are already opening 3 hours per day. This became compulsary for us at Easter. I think we in Leicestershire will be doing the 20 hours in 2010!
Guest Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Just a question does the funding go up as the hours extend????
Guest Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 We recived a letter a while ago saying that entitlement would be increased to 15 hours and then increased again to 20. Not sure on the timeframe though.
Guest Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 We in N E Lincolnshire are funded for 15 hours from September 08
dublinbay Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 We are in Leicestershire and are already opening 3 hours per day. This became compulsary for us at Easter. I think we in Leicestershire will be doing the 20 hours in 2010! Yes I think you are right Brenda...............4 hours in 2010 here in Leicestershire. We've already had staff threaten to leave!! Not looking forward to it myself!!!
Guest Posted July 29, 2008 Posted July 29, 2008 Does anybody know when it is that two year olds get their, I think it was 9 hr, entitlement? I thought this was being trialled somewhere in London? I've read so much information recently it is all very hazy and my information might be muddled. Happens all the time?!!
Guest Posted July 30, 2008 Posted July 30, 2008 We are in Leicestershire and are already opening 3 hours per day. This became compulsary for us at Easter what times do you run?
narnia Posted July 30, 2008 Posted July 30, 2008 Our county won't be giving the children their 3 hours until Sept 2010.............we're always one of the last with anything unfortunately!! And STILL no EYFS training set up either..
Guest Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 what times do you run? We are open from 9.15 to 12.15pm. Yes funding does go up for the extra hours. You get paid by the hour and receive £3.47 per hour which is £10.41 per morning.
Guest Posted July 31, 2008 Posted July 31, 2008 Our current contract with Cheshire LA has been extended to March 09, they are supposed to be writing in Jan 09 to inform us of changes - so my guess (and it is only a guess!) is that Cheshire will start rolling out increase from Sept 09? Who knows? I did hear a whisper that funding will be hourly, with incremental rates for certain services provided eg how flexible you can be!!, what your Ofsted report is like!!!!! and other little gems like that - but not certain of the credibility of the info - it wouldn't surprise me if there was a sting in the tail somewhere though.
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