Purpose

In the Spring Budget 2023 the
Chancellor announced the expansion of Early Years Entitlements.
This means that by September 2025 working parents of all children
over the age of nine months are entitled to 30 hours of government
funded childcare. The DfE has allocated £885,466.40 to
Wiltshire Council to support the expansion of places.
 
This funding will be allocated
to providers who are also contributing a minimum of 50% towards the
project and the spend will be monitored. Providers will be asked to
consider best value for money when appointing contractors to
undertake work to create additional childcare places.
 
The report seeks approval to
award the following amounts:
 
ABC Day Nursery                           
£84,218
Bebe Tots Nursery &
Preschool   
£136,000

Content

I approve the award of the
grants as set out in this report.
 
This decision was published on
1 August 2024 and will take effect from 9 August 2024.