Decisions for issue Provision of Free Child Care Places for Two Year-Olds in the Most Disadvantaged Communities

1.       That free childcare places be offered to the most disadvantaged two year olds in Brighton & Hove from September 2009.

2.       That the following eligibility criteria for children’s participation in the scheme be agreed:

                 (i)       Lives in one of the 10% most disadvantaged areas according to the       Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI), and

                 (ii)      Lives in a family dependent on workless benefits, and

          (iii)      Is targeted to receive additional health visiting support, and

(iv)      There is a suitable place available in the scheme

3.       That it be agreed that providers participating in the scheme must meet appropriate quality standards, including having a good or outstanding Ofsted grading.