The Scottish Government has provided additional funding to local authorities (again as part of the block grant and not ring-fenced) to meet the additional costs arising from the Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) requirements arising from the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, as detailed in the following table: Funding for Early Learning and Childcare elements of Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014, £ millions 3 and 4 year old revenue 2 year old revenue Workforce Development Total revenue 3 and 4 year old capital 2 year old capital Total capital Total ELC funding 2014-15 £50.8 £15.0 £3.5 £69.3 £30.0 £41.0 £71.0 £140.3 2015-16 £75.2 £44.0 £119.2 £30.0 £39.0 £69.0 £188.2 2016-17 £82.3 £58.4 £140.7 £30.0 £30.0 £170.7 S4W-30692