Purpose

To seek approval for the proposed Phase 3 expansion of the Flying Start 2 year old childcare across Flintshire into remaining areas currently not covered.

Decision

(a)       That the Flying Start Phase 3 expansion be endorsed and supported, building upon the developments from Phase 1 and Phase 2, and the large and small capital schemes; and

(b)       That the inclusion of the three options be approved for inclusion in a Business Case to Welsh Government (WG) for future programme roll out.  WG will base the future grant award on their availability of funding and the bids received from across Wales.