For Cabinet to consider the outcomes of this annual review into the sufficiency of child- care provision in the Borough.
The latest annual review follows the announcement in this year’s Spring Budget to extend entitlements initially to eligible families with children aged 2 and, later, children aged 9 months.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/11/2023
Decision due: 6 Mar 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Spokesperson Children's
Lead director: Executive Director Children's Services
Department: Children's Services Directorate
Consultation process
As part of the annual review, providers and settings are being consulted in order to assess needs across the Borough and to ensure capacity and skills meet increasing demand.