| Early Learning | September 2026 YTD Actual ($'000) | September 2026 YTD Budget ($'000) | Variance Better/Worse ($'000) | Variance Better/Worse (%) | 2026/27 Orignal Budget Budget ($000) | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income from Continuing Operations | ||||||
| General Revenue | - | - | - | n/a | - | |
| User Charges & Fees | 6,088 | 5,834 | 254 | 4.3% | 21,965 | |
| Other Income | - | - | - | n/a | 7 | |
| Profit or (Loss) on Disposal | - | - | - | n/a | - | |
| Total Income | 6,088 | 5,834 | 254 | 4.3% | 21,971 | |
| Expenses from Continuing Operations | ||||||
| Employee Costs | 5,799 | 5,090 | (709) | (13.9)% | 20,474 | Workers Retention payments |
| Borrowing Costs | - | - | - | n/a | - | |
| Materials & Services | 1,540 | 423 | (1,117) | <-100% | 2,411 | Agency Staff backfilling open positions & needs of higher utilisation |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | n/a | - | |
| Depreciation & Amortisation | 147 | 175 | 28 | 16.1% | 699 | |
| Total Expense | 7,485 | 5,687 | (1,798) | (31.6)% | 23,584 | |
| Total Surplus/(Deficit) before Funding | (1,398) | 147 | (1,544) | <-100% | (1,613) | |
| Operating Grants & Contributions | ||||||
| Operating Grants | 815 | 244 | 571 | >100% | 981 | |
| Total Surplus/(Deficit) after Operating Grants | (583) | 390 | (973) | <-100% | (632) |
Page last updated: 10 Nov 2026