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Early Years Funding Rates

Funding rates for Early Years Settings, including Early Years Pupil Premium and Disability Access Fund

Please see the 2024-2025 early years funding rates for West Berkshire below:

  • Funded 3- and 4-year-olds - £5.44 per hour
  • Funded 3- and 4-year-old Quality Supplement* rate - £6.04 per hour
  • Funded 2-year-olds - £8.30 per hour  
  • Funded under 2's - £11.16 per hour

*The quality supplement rate is only available to settings who meet certain criteria, including having a qualified teacher or equivalent working with their funded children. Please contact the Early Years Funding team to find out more.
 

EYPP and DAF rates for 2024/2025

Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)

Children eligible for EYPP will receive an additional £1.72 on top of their funded hourly rate (up to 15 hours max). Find out more about EYPP, here.
 

Disability Access Fund (DAF)

DAF is paid annually as a lump sum of £888. Settings can claim for children who are entitled to Disability Living Allowance. Find out more about DAF here.
 

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