Purpose

To consider the establishment of a subsidy
scheme for the allocation of the
Early years expansion grant 2025 to 2026.

Content

1.         That the
setup of a subsidy scheme for the allocation of the Early Years
Expansion Grant 2025/2026, with a gross amount of £430,010,
be approved.

2.         That the
provisionally allocated amounts and recipients detailed in Annex A,
be noted and approved.

3.         That
authority be delegated to the Assistant Director for Education,
Learning and Inclusion, in consultation with the Cabinet member for
Children and Young People, to make any necessary amendments to
the allocations detailed in Annex A including, addition or removal
of recipients or amendment to proposed allocations.