Childcare Sufficiency Assessment
All local authorities have a statutory duty to ensure that the provision of childcare in their areas is sufficient to meet the needs of parents, to allow them to work or undertake education or training.
As part of this, local authorities undertake a Childcare Sufficiency Assessment which looks at:
- the demand for childcare from parents and carers
- the supply across the district
- identifying any gaps between supply and demand
Bradford Council also need to ensure that there is enough high quality early education places available to enable 3 and 4 year olds to access their free entitlement. The Childcare Act requires that special regard is paid to meet needs of vulnerable families and the needs of disabled children and children in care.
Childcare Sufficiency Consultation
A consultation with childcare providers across the district took place in June earlier this year. A further study was also carried out to capture parent’s views on the the extended 15 hour early education offer.
The full Childcare Sufficiency Assessment will be published in March 2011.
If you have any questions about the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, please contact Susan Moreau by emailing susan.moreau@bradford.gov.uk or telephone 01274 431390
