This article is based on the DfE's operational guide and technical note for local authority (LA) funding of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) providers for 2023-24.
What's the early years national funding formula (EYNFF)?
The early years national funding formula (EYNFF) sets the hourly funding rates that each local authority (LA) is paid to deliver the universal and additional 15-hour entitlements for 3 and 4 year-olds.
Find these funding rates, as well as the separate formula that sets the hourly funding rates for 2 year-olds, in the Education and Skills Funding Agency's (ESFA's) step-by-step calculations spreadsheet.
Additional funding for maintained nursery schools confirmed for 2023-24
For 2023-24, the DfE