Sandwell vs Shropshire childcare rates 2026/27

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

Funded hourly rate comparison between Sandwell and Shropshire
Age bandSandwellShropshireDifference
Under 2£12.59/hr£10.74/hr+£1.85
2 to 3 years£9.25/hr£7.92/hr+£1.33
3 to 4 years£6.53/hr£6.20/hr+£0.33
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Sandwell full rates →Shropshire full rates →