Early years funding shortfall leaves providers at risk of closure, charity warns  

Joe Lepper
Thursday, February 23, 2023

A below-inflation rise in the early years funding formula for the next financial year will compound the crisis facing providers and force some to close settings, a report by the YMCA is warning.

YMCA England and Wales chief, Denise Hatton: 'Current model simply does not work'.
YMCA England and Wales chief, Denise Hatton: 'Current model simply does not work'.

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