Part One open to the public
ITEM NO.A1
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REPORT OF THE LEAD MEMBER FOR CHILDREN’S SERVICES
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TO
CABINET
ON
8 March 2011
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TITLE: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2011
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RECOMMENDATION: Draft be approved for submission to Cabinet
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: To assess formal childcare provision in Salford as per
the statutory duty in the Childcare Act 2006
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BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment and Summary
document
(Available for public inspection) Yes
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KEY DECISION:
YES
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DETAILS: See documents attached
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KEY COUNCIL POLICIES: Childcare Act 2006
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EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND IMPLICATIONS:Views are representative of the cross section of communities and faith groups in
Salford
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ASSESSMENT OF RISK:
High ,
The Council will fail to meet its statutory duty to undertake and publish its Childcare
Sufficiency Assessment
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SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Government Grant Funding
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS Supplied by
Not applicable
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FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS Supplied by
No financial implications
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OTHER DIRECTORATES CONSULTED: Chief Executive (Regeneration and
Improvement)
Sustainable Regeneration Directorate
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CONTACT OFFICER: Karen Carney
TEL. NO. 0161 778 0307
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WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATE(S): All
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