The House of Commons Library was asked by Burnham to find out how much funding would be available next year for each child from the early intervention grant compared to the funding available this year.
The early intervention grant is replacing 22 funding streams, some of which have already been hit by in-year spending cuts. The government claims that the value of the early intervention grant will be a 10.9 per cent reduction on the sum of the grants this year.
According to the research, some of the poorest areas such as Hackney and Knowsley will be hit with £100 reduction for each child.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
