Nottingham City Childcare Sufficiency Assessment

Introduction

The Childcare Act 2006 introduced a duty on all local authorities to produce a Childcare Sufficiency Assessment for their area from April 1st 2008.  The assessment looks at the demand for, and supply of, childcare in Nottingham. By comparing supply and demand the local authority can identify gaps in childcare provision and formulate strategies to close the gaps. The assessment looks six main areas;

• Geographical gaps in childcare – areas in Nottingham with less childcare than other areas.
• Income gaps -  the cost of childcare compared to parents and carers income and/or affordability.
• Specific needs gaps – the availability of childcare for disabled children or children with special needs.
• Time gaps – the times childcare is needed compared to the opening times of providers.
• Age gaps – the number of places for children of different age groups compared to the number of places available.
• Type gaps – the type of childcare available compared to parents and carers  needs

The format of the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment is governed by statutory guidance which sets out the specific areas of research. A copy of the guidance can be downloaded by clicking here.

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment Report

Download a copy of the full report: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment

Download a copy of the summary: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment Summary

Coming soon: Area maps and Parents' comments

Comment on the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment

The Childcare Sufficiency Assessment will be updated once a year between November and March. The next update will start on November 2008. If you have any comments or would like to be notified of any up and coming

Consultation events, please contact us:

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment Team
Early Years and Childcare Unit
Children’s Services
Sandfield Centre
Sandfield Road
Nottingham
NG7 1QH

Freephone 0800 458 4114* (ask to speak to a member of the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment team)