Issue - meetings
Report on Options to Rationalise Early Learning and Childcare Settings - F&C/25/223
Meeting: 25/11/2025 - Education and Children's Services Committee (Item 8)
8 Report on Options to Rationalise Early Learning and Childcare Settings - F&C/25/223 
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Additional documents:
- Appendix 1 - ELC Parent and Carer Consultation 2025, item 8
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- Appendix 2 - Analysis of uptake of ELC Placements October 2025, item 8
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- Appendix 3 - ELC Models 2026-2027, item 8
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Decision:
The Committee resolved:-
(i) to consider the options presented and
(ii) to approve the amended Early Learning and Childcare delivery models, set out in Appendix 3 of the report, from August 2026, based on demand.
Minutes:
The Committee had before it a report by the Executive Director – Families & Communities, which presented options on rationalising Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) provision in order to meet demand, maximise resources and achieve best value.
The report recommended:-
that the Committee consider the options presented and approve the amended Early Learning and Childcare delivery models, set out in Appendix 3 of the report, from August 2026, based on demand.
The Committee resolved:-
to approve the recommendations.