We have a legal duty to secure sufficient childcare in Cumberland, as far as is reasonably practicable. This includes ensuring enough provision to meet the needs of families with children under the age of five.
This covers:
- universal early years provision for 3 and 4 year old's
- funded childcare for working families with children aged 9 months to 5 years
The Early Years and Childcare Sufficiency Assessment reviews the supply of, and demand for, childcare across Cumberland to help identify gaps in provision and inform future planning.
Related planning information
Information about how the council plans future education provision, including forecasting demand for school places, is available in School Organisation.