Early learning and childcare consultation 2023-24

Contact

Lyn Smith

(ECS Information Officer)

Early Learning & Childcare

0345 601 4477

childcare@pkc.gov.uk

Results updated 16 Aug 2024

We would like to thank all those who took the time to participate in the consultation. The results will help to shape how ELC and other services are delivered across Perth and Kinross. The results for specific geographic areas in the authority will be analysed in more detail to inform the development of local childcare services, family learning opportunities and other support from the council.

This consultation received a total of 500 responses which is a fall in response to previous consultations in 2018 (744 responses) and 2021 (677 responses). This is higher, however, than those received in the 1140 Consultation in 2022 which received 393 responses.

Read the full report for more details.

Files:

ELC Consultation Report 2023-24, 1.2 MB (PDF document)

Overview

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking the views of parents and carers with babies, under-fives and school-age children regarding care and early education provision in the local area. We are also interested in your views if you are planning or expecting to have children.

If you would like more information on any aspect of childcare or funded early learning and childcare provision in Perth and Kinross then you should contact the Childcare and Family Information Service email childcare@pkc.gov.uk or telephone 0345 601 4477. Details of individual childcare services are available on the Perth & Kinross Council website.

Why your views matter

Local authorities have a statutory duty to consult every two years on the provision of early learning and childcare, to inform the planning and delivery of services.

The survey aims to gain insight around the following areas:

The future delivery of early learning and childcare
Anticipated needs around childcare

The findings of the survey will be used to inform childcare places and the Early Learning and Childcare Team's work to support the development of sustainable childcare services across Perth and Kinross.

Areas

All Perth & Kinross

Audiences

Community Councils
Community Groups/Organisations
Education Institutions
Children and Young People
Elected Members
Parents, Carers and Guardians
Service Users

Interests

Budgets and Spending
Early Learning and Childcare
Primary Schools
Secondary Schools