Carol Fenlon updated the Forum on the uptake of 2, 3 and 4 year old funding and the implementation of the extended offer.  An issue with Universal Credits has affected the uptake of 2 year old places as some children were omitted from the eligibility list.  This was brought to the attention of the DfE at the National Conference. 

The Extended offer had a 43% increase between autumn 17 and spring 18. Funded workshops to engage providers and support uptake of extended hours has been successful, with outcomes being discussed at the next working group in June.

Gill Billinge requested that the EY group look at the impact of the 15 hour extension on primary school nursery classes.

Resolved

Forum noted the report and agreed the areas for discussion by the working group