27.1 The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services regarding the publication of the East Sussex Childcare Sufficiency Duty report 2023.
DECISION
27.2 The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the publication of the East Sussex Childcare Sufficiency Duty report for 2023.
REASON
27.3 The Local Authority has a duty to publish a Childcare Sufficiency Duty report annually. The document supports the Local Authority’s statutory obligation of on-going assessment of childcare provision for children aged 0-14 years old (and up to 18 years old for children with Special Educational Needs and Disability) in East Sussex.