Object
Brentwood Local Plan 2016 - 2033 (Pre-Submission, Regulation 19)
Representation ID: 22273
Received: 18/03/2019
Respondent: Essex County Council
Legally compliant? Yes
Sound? No
Duty to co-operate? Yes
2. Justified.
Request additional paragraphs to be inserted at the end of this section to ensure that the full range of education provision is considered.
Insert the following two paragraphs after paragraph 2.51 -
Essex County Council has a statutory duty under the Childcare Act 2006 to ensure there are sufficient and accessible high quality early years and childcare provision. In September 2017, the Government also introduced the Extended Funding Entitlement, providing an additional 15 hours free childcare for 3-4 year olds who meet certain criteria.
In general Brentwood has a diverse range of Early Years and Childcare provision to a high quality, however data suggests a large majority of areas are reaching maximum capacity and with the introduction of the Extended Funding Entitlement, childcare choices are limited and new provision will be needed with the additional developments planned.
2. Justified.
Request additional paragraphs to be inserted at the end of this section to ensure that the full range of education provision is considered.