Regeneration and Childcare

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Regeneration and Childcare implications of the
Childcare Act 2006

• The Childcare Act 2006 aims to
• Reduce child poverty to support parents to work,
  and hence the focus on the provision of good
  quality childcare for working parents.
• Reduce inequalities between young children
  Focusing on supporting children most at risk of
  poor outcomes because of deprivation and
  disadvantage promoting social mobility.
• Improve wellbeing for young children Focus on 5
  Every Child Matters Outcomes Safety, Health,
  Economic Wellbeing, Enjoy and Achieve, Making a
  Positive Contribution.

• Paulette Thompson Omenka

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Regeneration and Childcare implications of the
Childcare Act 2006

• What this means for children and Families - by
  2010
• A universal entitlement to services
• A Sure Start Childrens Centre in every
  community
• Extended services through every school
• Affordable, accessible childcare available for
  all
• 15 hours of free, flexible early learning and
  care for all 3 and 4 year olds
• Information, Advice and Assistance about services
  for children and young people

Better outcomes for children Breaking cycles
of deprivation and raising standards Choice
and flexibility for parents
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Regeneration and Childcare implications of the
Childcare Act 2006

• Local impact
• 16 Sure Start Children's Centres reaching approx
  17,000 0 to 5 yr olds
• Every primary and secondary school offering a
  range of extended services
• 98 of 3 4 yr olds accessing a free early
  learning and care nursery place
• Children and Families Information Service
  telephone and outreach service improving access
• Strategic management of childcare market

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Regeneration and Childcare implications of the
Childcare Act 2006

• In addition a specific focus on
• Parents with disabled children in Nottingham
  approx 400.
• Lone Parents in Nottingham approx 6,660
• In practice
• Early identification of children who may be
  exhibit learning or behavioural difficulties
• Inclusive Services Support Grant to ensure
  disabled children can access any childcare
  provision equipment, additional staffing.
• Comprehensive free training programme for
  practitioners
• Children Families Information Service
  signposting and brokerage to improve access

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