Purpose

To seek approval to accept and spend a grant
from the Department for Education (DfE) to support the creation /
expansion of wrap around childcare places in Primary Schools and
Academies

Content

That Cabinet:

1.     
Noted the acceptance of funding for the financial year 23/24 of
£18k.

2.     
Authorised the Executive Director Children and Education in
consultation with the Deputy Mayor and Cabinet Member for City
Economy, Finance and Performance to take all steps required to
accept and spend the grant funding allocations for 24/25 and 25/26
(including procuring and awarding contracts over £500k)
necessary for the implementation of the programme up to March 2026,
in-line with the maximum budget envelopes outlined in this
report.