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(i)       to note that the Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Programme of Works formed part of the overall Aberdeen City Council Capital Plan; and

(ii)      to note the progress made with the overall delivery of projects in lieu of the Covid-19 pandemic impact.

With reference to article 11 of the minute of its previous meeting, the Committee had before it a report by the Director of Resources which provided an update on the progress of ELC Capital Projects. These projects would help to meet Aberdeen City Council’s Early Learning and Childcare Delivery Plan objectives by working with the Education Operations teams to help meet the Councils commitment to expand funded early learning and childcare from 600 hours to 1,140 hours.  The timeline for delivery was originally in 2020, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the timeline had been extended to August 2021.

The report recommended:-

That the Committee -

(a)      note that the Early Learning and Childcare Expansion Programme of Works formed part of the overall Aberdeen City Council Capital Plan; and

(b)      note the progress made with the overall delivery of projects in lieu of the Covid-19 pandemic impact.

The Committee resolved:-

to approve the recommendations contained in the report.

-        MARIE BOULTON, Convener