A report providing information on the 2021/22 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA).
Minutes:
The Executive Director of Children’s Services – Education, Early Help and Social Care, BFfC, submitted a report on the main findings of the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) for 2021/22. The annual report provided information for parents, childcare providers and Brighter Futures for Children on childcare needs, the local market and future school places demand.
The main findings included the following:
It was noted that take up of the 30 free hours of childcare was important for children to progress. Concern was raised regarding the costs and finance required for maintained nurseries and that sufficient funding should be provided.
Resolved – That the Reading Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2021-22 be noted and endorsed.
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