Early education and childcare

The following rates will be paid to all providers who have signed the Local Agreement to offer the Early Education entitlement to families in Norfolk from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

Need help?

Should you require any further assistance please contact:

Early Years Finance Team

Tel: 01603 222300 Option 2

Email: earlyyearsfinance@norfolk.gov.uk

Early Education

under 2's 

Base Rate: £9.69 per hour (from September 2024)

2-year olds

Base Rate: £7.09 per hour

3 and 4-year olds

Base Rate: £5.03 per hour

Deprivation Supplement

The supplement will be calculated on the total number of funded hours for all children whose home address postcode is in a 0-20% most deprived area determined by the index of deprivation (IDACI)*

Rate: £0.21 per hour

* The index of deprivation - IDACI (Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index) is calculated by the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister. It measures the proportion of children under the age of 16 that live-in low-income households.

Early Years Pupil Premium

This is extra funding paid to childcare providers for all eligible children that meet certain criteria.  Once eligible, the funding will not cease whilst the child is in receipt of early education. 

Rate: £0.68 per hour (national rate)

Please see the Early years pupil premium page for more information.

Disability Access Fund (DAF)

This is extra funding available to childcare providers for children in receipt of of Disability Living Allowance (DLA).  Families must nominate the provider (via the parent/carer claim form) to receive the funding and provide evidence that DLA is received by their child.

Rate: £910.00 annually

Please see the Disability Access Fund page for more information