The Council has a statutory duty to provide
working families of children aged 0-14 (18 with SEND) enough
childcare places in its area, where reasonably practicable. Each
year Research and Children’s Services colleagues assess the
position of the market, providing parent’s, councillors and
private business ward level information as a planning tool to
support access or expansion of places where needed, while
highlighting areas of concern for the year ahead.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 09/01/2024
Decision due: 23 Jan 2024 by Children's Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Decision due: 7 Feb 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education and Skills
Lead director: Corporate Director of Children's Services
Contact: Sharon Muldoon, Interim Director of Education Email: sharon.muldoon@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.