Meeting documents

The Committee considered and discussed this report about Early Years Entitlement Claims, with answers being provided by the Service Manager – Early Years Commissioning. Members were informed of the criteria for early years entitlement, and of the number of providers.

The Committee were informed of work to date and key actions were highlighted including: errors in providers fee policies; checking fee policy compliance; ensuring providers are accountable; and sanctions for non-compliance.

Member discussion included: capacity to provide childcare when entitlement increases to 30 hours; splitting entitlement across two or more providers; the disability access fund; and e-learning.

The Chairman thanked the Service Manager, and the Committee noted the report.