The purpose of the report:
The Childcare Act 2006 gives local authorities a key role in
shaping the childcare market in their area and all local
authorities have a duty of securing, so far as is reasonably
practicable, sufficient childcare to meet the requirements of
parents in order to enable them to: take up, or remain in,
work
Decision type: Key
Decision status: For Determination
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Decision due: 30 Jan 2025 by People Overview and Scrutiny Committee
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Education
Lead director: Executive Director Children's Services
Contact: Andrea Winstone, Strategic Lead for School Effectiveness and SEND Email: AWinstone@thurrock.gov.uk.