Report of the Chair of the Task and Finish Review Group

The Chair of the Childcare Sufficiency Task and Finish Review Group submitted a report (previously circulated) to provide an update on the findings and recommendation of the Review Group established by this Scrutiny Committee to gain a better understanding of childcare sufficiency with the borough and the barriers to the provision of childcare provision.

Members of the Scrutiny Committee approved the submitted report with an amendment to paragraph 8 and agreed that Cabinet be requested to approve assistance in communicating the availability of jobs in the childcare sector and to make local Members of Parliament aware of the concerns highlighted in the submitted report with regard to the provision of sufficient childcare to meet the needs of our families.

RESOLVED – That the Scrutiny Committee approve the findings and recommendations of the Task and Finish Review Group and agree that the report be submitted to Cabinet.