15: Preparing for “30 hour free childcare” for working parents PDF 409 KB
A report providing an update on the preparations to meet the demand for “30 hours free childcare” from September 2017 and seeking approval for a capital scheme to meet future demand in Holme Valley North.
Officer: Martin Wilby: 01484 221000
Decision:
1. That work undertaken to ensure that there are sufficient childcare places available in Kirklees to meet future demand using the existing childcare market management framework be noted.
2. That the £339,000 grant received in relation to the Honley childcare capital scheme outlined in paragraph 2.17 of the considered report, along with the allocation of £227,000 from the 2016/17 early years capital budget, be noted.
3. That officers be authorised to procure and deliver the capital scheme as outlined at paragraph 2.17 of the considered report.