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Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA)

Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) 2021

The Childcare Act 2006 places a duty on local authorities to make sure that there are enough childcare places within its locality for working parents or for parents who are studying or training for employment, for children aged 0 to 14 (or up to 18 for disabled children).

The council has updated the previous 2015 childcare sufficiency assessment, mapping supply and demand of existing childcare provision and gathering provider and parents views of childcare in the borough.

You can read the final report which gives a detailed account of our findings or view the summarised document together with the Action Plan below.

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CSA 2015-2022

In 2019, we carried out our second full childcare sufficiency assessment which identifies the supply and demand for childcare and any gaps in childcare provision. You can read the latest reports below.

2019-2022

2015-2018

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Main findings from the 2019 CSA

  • Haringey generally has sufficient childcare, particularly for children under 5s. The highest demand of childcare is for the universal free entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds
  • There is a shortage of out of school and holiday provision for school aged children
  • The cost of childcare is identified as a real barrier for Haringey’s population
  • Families and friends play a significant part in parents’ choice for childcare
  • The number of children and young people with Special Educational Needs is on an overall upward trajectory
  • Further training is required for childcare staff to care and support children with Special Educational Needs
  • In areas of housing development and regeneration there will be an increase in the demand for childcare
  • The quality of childcare and early education provision is on an upward trajectory

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Main findings from the 2015 CSA

  • Haringey has generally sufficient childcare, particularly for children under 5s. The highest demand of childcare is for the universal free entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds
  • Families and friends play a significant part in parents’ choice for childcare
  • The cost of childcare is identified as a real barrier for Haringey’s population
  • Parents’ of disabled children reported less confidence in the ability of setting to look after the specific needs of their child
  • The quality of childcare and early education provision is on a five year upward trajectory

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Childcare Sufficiency Score Cards 2016-2019

The childcare sufficiency score cards cover sufficiency of childcare data across wards within Haringey.

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Further information

Please email earlyyearsprovider@haringey.gov.uk

You can also find out more information on our website about setting up a childcare business and average childcare costs.

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Page last updated:

August 24, 2023

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