This report needs to follow the February
Schools Forum on the 12 Feb 2026 but before 28th February. This
report sets the budgeted funding rates for Early Years Payments to
settings for the Financial Year 2026/27.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: - Affects more than one division and Revenue Expenditure > £1m;
Decision status: For Determination
Notice of proposed decision first published: 23/01/2026
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
These will be published rates in the public domain.
Decision due: 24 Feb 2026 by Delegated Decisions by Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
Lead director: Director of Children's Services
Contact: Jane Billington, Strategic Finance Business Partner Email: jane.billington@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Schools Forum meeting for debate and agree
recommendation and Lets talk survey for providers.
Consultees
Schools Forum - consulted 12th Feb 2026
There is also a consultation survey run via Lets talk for Early
Years providers.
Plan Reference: 26/015
Reason No Public Access: None