Monitoring the childcare available in Kent

The Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, which has become a requirement under the Childcare Act 2006, was mainly carried out as a consultation with parents to give their views on early education and their childcare needs.

The act specifies that it is the responsibility of all local authorities to make sure there is sufficient childcare in every community for all those who need it to enter work or training. It also states that analysis must be conducted at least every three years, and preferably annually.

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment report

This report gives a description of the data that has been collected and analysed during the sufficiency assessment process. It identifies the gaps that exist and provides interested groups with an opportunity to comment on the assessment and highlight any issues they may have.

Comments on these reports are welcome and should be addressed to Tony Alderton either by post at:

Oakwood House
Oakwood Park
Maidstone
Kent. ME16 8AE

or by e-mail: tony.alderton@kent.gov.uk.