Correspondence
Early years financial incentives pilot: S31 grant letter
Funding for local authorities involved in the pilot to test the impact of financial incentives when recruiting early years staff.
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This letter lists the local authorities and grant allocations in the pilot treatment group.
Local authorities invited to take part in the pilot have been randomly allocated into 2 groups:
- treatment group - these local authorities will provide financial incentive payments to early years workers in their area
- control group - these local authorities will not provide financial incentives, but will complete light-touch reporting for the evaluation
The pilot will run from April to December 2024. Each eligible worker will receive up to £1,000 after tax and National Insurance.
The Secretary of State for Education makes grant determinations under section 31 of the Local Government Act 2003.
Published 8 February 2024