FOI Request - Funded Early Years Childcare

Request 101002920015

Could I please request the following under Freedom of Information legislation:

1) The number of funded early years and pre-school places that are available in your council area as of 1 August 2021 to 1 November 2021; and how many of these places currently offer 1140 hours of childcare per week.
2) The number of children as of 1 August 2021 to 1 November 2021 in your council area that are accessing funded early years childcare of (i) 600 hours or less per week (ii) 600 – 1000 hours per week (iii) 1000 – 1139 hours per week (iv) 1140 hours per week.

Response 29-11-21

1) The number of funded early years and pre-school places that are available in your council area as of 1 August 2021 to 1 November 2021; and how many of these places currently offer 1140 hours of childcare per week.

1897 places, 1842 places offering 1140 hours

2) The number of children as of 1 August 2021 to 1 November 2021 in your council area that are accessing funded early years childcare of (i) 600 hours or less per week (ii) 600 – 1000 hours per week (iii) 1000 – 1139 hours per week (iv) 1140 hours per week.
(i) = 49
(ii) = 71
(iii) = 146
(iv) = 1112
These figures are estimations due to the flexibility that is offered.