Dudley vs Sandwell childcare rates 2026/27

Sandwell pays £0.33/hr more than Dudley for 3-4 year olds (£6.53 vs £6.20).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Dudley and Sandwell
Age bandDudleySandwellDifference
Under 2£11.52/hr£12.59/hr−£1.07
2 to 3 years£8.48/hr£9.25/hr−£0.77
3 to 4 years£6.20/hr£6.53/hr−£0.33
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Dudley full rates →Sandwell full rates →