Decision details
Securing the future of Early Years services - phased closure of the three local authority childcare day nurseries
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
Cabinet agreed on 27 June 2018 to hold a
resident consultation on the proposal for a phased closure of the
council’s three day care nurseries. This item is to consider
the report on the responses to the consultation and to decide
whether to proceed with the proposal.
Decision:
DECISION
1. Note the outcome of the consultation.
2. Approve implementation of the proposal for a phased closure of the LADNs.
3. Note the intention to hold an Early Years Summit to inform and develop the role of the Council in promoting sustainable, accessible and affordable childcare.
Action by:
CORPORATE DIRECTOR, CHILDREN’S SERVICES (D. JONES)
(Divisional Director, Education and Partnerships (C. McInnes)
Report author: Christine McInnes
Publication date: 28/09/2018
Date of decision: 26/09/2018
Decided at meeting: 26/09/2018 - Cabinet
Effective from: 06/10/2018
Accompanying Documents:
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