Purpose

The Welsh Government has committed to giving every child in Wales from 9 months to 4 years old access to 20 hours of government-funded childcare a week for 48 weeks.

The report will seek Cabinet approval to delegate authority to the Director of Children’s Services to approve and implement the procurement arrangements for Government Funded childcare provision.

Decision

Cllr Bethan Proctor declared a personal interest in this item as she is the Chair of a Clych Meithrin.

RESOLVED: that

1. the Welsh Government’s ongoing expansion of Government Funded Childcare be noted.

1. the development of a Cardiff-specific Dynamic Market to commission eligible childcare providers across the city be approved.

1. authority be delegated to the Director of Children’s Services, in consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member, Section 151 Officer and Monitoring Officer, to approve, implement, establish and manage the Dynamic Market, including taking any necessary actions to give effect to the procurement arrangements.