URL: https://democracy.eastsussex.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2753

Decision Maker: Lead Member for Education and Inclusion, Special Educational Needs and Disability

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: To seek Lead Member approval to publish a Childcare Sufficiency Duty report for 2026/27. The childcare sufficiency duty is a legal requirement for local authorities in England, under the Childcare Act 2006.  Local authorities have a statutory duty to secure sufficient childcare places "so far as is reasonably practicable".

Content: To seek Lead Member approval to publish a Childcare Sufficiency Duty report for 2026/27. The childcare sufficiency duty is a legal requirement for local authorities in England, under the Childcare Act 2006.  Local authorities have a statutory duty to secure sufficient childcare places "so far as is reasonably practicable". 42.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children’s Services.   DECISIONS   42.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the publication of the East Sussex Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2026.   REASONS   42.3     The Council has a duty to publish a Childcare Sufficiency Assessment annually. The document supports the Council’s statutory obligation of on-going assessment of childcare provision for children aged 0-14 years old (and up to 18 years old for children with Special Educational Needs and Disability) in East Sussex.  

Date of Decision: March 23, 2026