Councils have a duty to ensure that enough childcare is available for children up to the age of 14 years old (18 years for children with a disability). This is to:
- enable parents to take up or remain in employment
- ensure there are enough childcare places for two year olds eligible for 15 hours of free childcare
- meet demand for all three and four year olds to access their free 15 hours of early learning and childcare (this is a requirement of the Childcare Act 2006)
- meet demand for three and four year olds of working parents to access their extended 15 hours childcare
The North Lincolnshire Childcare Sufficiency Audit provides an overview of the sufficiency of childcare places in North Lincolnshire. It analyses:
- the demand for childcare across North Lincolnshire
- the supply of available childcare places
- identifies gaps in provision.
We want to provide high quality childcare so your child can have the best start in life and you have the time to go to work, training or education.
If you would like to comment on or speak to someone about the sufficiency of childcare places please email eef@northlincs.gov.uk