Decision details

Consideration was given to the commercially sensitive information in relation to Item 17: Capital and Revenue Grants – Childcare Expansion Programme.

Resolved:

1.    that Cabinet approves the allocation and expenditure of Oldham’s 2024/26 Childcare Expansion Capital and Revenue Grant; thereby enabling the Early Years PVI and Schools sector to submit expressions of interest to support the delivery of the programme aims, with the grants being awarded based on a full supply and demand mapping assessment which will highlight areas within the borough where demand is likely to exceed supply.

2.    Cabinet notes that this course of action poses no risk to the council or council budgets as all funding is provided through a DfE S31 Grant, which will ensure that the Local Authority remains compliant with its statutory duties outlined within the Childcare Act 2006 and the Councils corporate plan and aligning strategies.