Decision

Appendix 1 to this report is exempt from publication on the basis that it contains information of the description set out in paragraphs 14 and 21 of Part 4 of schedule 12 A of the Local Government Act 1972 and in all the circumstances of the case, the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in disclosing the information.

AGREED that the variations to the Flying Start childcare contracts referenced within this report be approved, to enable them to accommodate additional children as identified within Phase 2A and 2B of the Flying Start expansion from June 2023.   

Reasons for the decision

·         To deliver on the Welsh Governments expansion of Flying Start childcare.

·         To utilise capacity with existing contracted Flying Start provision (where possible) to ensure that children are experiencing high quality provision.