The Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2011

 

Local Authorities are required under the Childcare Act 2006, Section 6 to ensure that there is sufficient, quality, flexible, sustainable childcare for parents and carers The Childcare Act 2006 defines childcare sufficiency as ‘sufficient to meet the requirement of parents in the (Local Authority’s) area who require childcare in order to enable them:

 

a) To take up or remain in work 
b) To undertake education or training which could reasonably be expected to assist them to obtain work. 
c) May have regard to any childcare which they expect to be available outside their area.

In order to meet the sufficiency duty local authorities are required to undertake a detailed assessment of the supply of, and demand for, childcare in their area. The assessment includes research and consultation with parents / carers, children and young people, employers, and providers.

The resulting report presents the key findings of the assessment in line with nine indicators of sufficiency:

 

  • Sufficiency of Places
  • Range of Provision
  • Quality
  • Flexibility
  • Accessibility (geographical issues)
  • Knowledge and Information
  • Affordability
  • Inclusivity/Meeting Particular Needs
  • Sustainability

 

 

If you have any further questions about the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment please contact Steven Scutchings, telephone 01983 529790 or email steven.scutchings@iow.gov.uk

 

The CSA report 2011

 

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment – Executive Summary

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment – Presentation

 

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment – Full Report

 

Chapter1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Overall Findings
Chapter 3 - Supporting Information Final
Chapter 4 - Supporting Information - Parents
Chapter 5 - Supporting Information - Employers
Chapter 6 - Children and Young People
Chapter 7 - Keys Gaps Conclusions

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment – Action Plan

Appendix


Childcare Sufficiency Action Plan

Currently we are undertaking an annual review looking at the 2011 report recommendations and formulating an action plan to take these forward.

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