Issue details

Deciding on the Eight Phase 2 Children’s Centres'

Approval is being sought to establish one childcare fee rate for all children's centres to enable the places to be sustainable. 

Decision type: Key

Decision status: For Determination

Decision due: 19 Dec 2006 by Cabinet

Consultation process

Consultation meetings have been held with the children’s centres, with parents and with the voluntary early year’s sector.

DMT date and early discussion between AD and Cabinet Member: Executive Member for Children & Young People and the Director of the Children & Young People's Service

SLT date: In addition to fee paying places, Children's Centres have funded places for children in need. The provision of grants to the voluntary sector enables them to keep their fees as low as possible to reach the wider community