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Options to Rationalise Early Learning and Childcare Settings - F&C/25/001
Meeting: 18/02/2025 - Education and Children's Services Committee (Item 6)
6 Options to Rationalise Early Learning and Childcare Settings - F&C/25/001 
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Additional documents:
- Appendix 1 - Analysis of uptake of ELC Placements January 2025, item 6
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- Appendix 2 - ELC Models Proposed from 2025-2026, item 6
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Decision:
(i) to note that officers had undertaken to provide detail to Members outwith the meeting on what the percentage split was between term-time, full day and fully flexible placements across the city; and
(ii) to note the options presented and approve the amended Early Learning and Childcare delivery models, set out in Appendix 2 of the report, from August 2025, based on demand.
Minutes:
The Committee had before it a report by the Executive Director Families and Communities which presented options in respect of rationalising Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings in order to meet demand, maximise resources and achieve best value.
The report recommended:-
that the Committee consider the options presented and approves the amended Early Learning and Childcare delivery models, set out in Appendix 2 of this report, from August 2025, based on demand.
The Committee resolved:-
(i) to note that officers had undertaken to provide detail to Members outwith the meeting on what the percentage split was between term-time, full day and fully flexible placements across the city; and
(ii) to approve the recommendation.