The Scottish Budget 2022/23 represented a 4% reduction in the Specific Revenue Grant funding available to Local Authorities to fund the expansion to 1140 hours of Early Learning and Childcare, in summary this included: • The reduction in the ELC specific grant of £15m for 22/23 • The top slicing of a further £9m from ELC specific grant to support pilot work for deferred entry into Primary 1. 13. Funding for the 600 hours pre...