Issue details

Quality and Access for All Young Children - Early Years Capital Grant

Purpose of report: allocation of government funding for projects to improve quality and access relating to delivery of Nursery Education Grant for 3 and 4 year olds. Three year capital funding available for minor and major works in voluntary, private, independent sectors and with childminders.

Members are asked to: To approve recommendations of the Places Sub Group - Capital Panel, a sub group of the Early Years and Extended Schools Partnership on which bids should receive funding.

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: For Determination

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Implication: Equalities; Financial;

Level of Risk: 04-08 Regular monitoring required;

Decision due: 19/01/09 by Executive Member for Children and Young People's Services and Advisory Panel

Lead member: Councillor Carol Runciman cllr.crunciman@york.gov.uk

Lead director: Corporate Director of Children, Education and Communities

Department: Directorate of Adults, Children & Education

Contact: Barbara Mands, Acting Deputy Head of Service & Policy & Planning Manager Email: barbara.mands@york.gov.uk and Email: rosemary.flanagan@york.gov.uk Email: barbara.mands@york.gov.uk.

Consultation process

N/A

Consultees

Consultation carried out with the Places Sub Group, a sub group of the Early Years and Extended Schools Partnership. This sub group has a wide range of representation including private nurseries, playgroups, childminders, property services, Steps to Quality and Education Resources

Making Representations: In writing or by email to Barbara Mands/Rosemary Flanagan

Documents

Committee Report for Quality and Access for All Young Children - Early Years Capital Grant