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Childcare expansion capital grant funding Wraparound Childcare Programme Funding
PDF 158 KBIn the Spring Budget 2023, to increase parents/carers participation in the labour market, the Childcare Reforms were announced, an extension to government-funded entitlements for early years education and childcare, including, extension to funded entitlements for early education and childcare and wraparound childcare provision.
The report sets out the proposed process for administering and allocating the capital funding Croydon will be given to support the Childcare Reforms - extension of the funded early years entitlements, and capital and revenue funding for wraparound childcare provision.
The report seeks approval of the proposed process, and for its implementation under delegated authority to be granted to the Corporate Director Children, Young People and Education, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/08/2024
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
Rapid implementation of the Delivery Plan required for new/additional childcare/wraparound places to be created and to secure government funding.
Decision due: Not before 29th Aug 2024 by Executive Mayor
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children and Young People
Lead director: Corporate Director of Children, Young People & Education
Department: Children, Young People & Education Directorate
Contact: Shelley Davies, Interim Director of Education and Youth Engagement Email: shelley.davies@croydon.gov.uk Email: shelley.davies@croydon.gov.uk.
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