FOI Request - Funding Rates and Meal Allowance for Partner Provider Settings

Request 101003352725

Q1) What will your Funding Rates be for 3–5-year-olds and eligible 2-year-olds in Partner Provider nurseries from August 2023, and will the Meal Allowance be included within this figure or paid separately?

Q2) Please advise me of the amount of the Meal Allowance which nurseries will receive? (Please provide this as a daily hourly rate, where possible).

Response 17-07-2023

Q1)  Hourly rate is £6.62 for 3-5 year olds and £7.95 for 2 year olds.  Rate does not include meals.

Q2)  We pay £2.35 per meal