To inform Cabinet of the extension of free child-care provision to working parents or carers of children aged 2 years and then to children aged from 9 months.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023
Decision due: 24 Jan 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Spokesperson Children's
Lead director: Executive Director Children's Services
Department: Children's Services Directorate
Consultation process
The extension of entitlements and ‘Wraparound’ child-care programme will be the subject of a communications and marketing plan aimed at ensuring all eligible families take up the offer.