Early years providers will be able to claim grants running intothousands of pounds for a range of projects to upgrade their equipmentand settings. Local authorities across England are currently startingthe process of inviting bids for funds from the Early Years CapitalGrant, although in some cases (see case studies), councils have alreadymade awards.
'This grant will allow local authorities to invest strategically toensure that the private, voluntary and independent (PVI) sector is ableto deliver high-quality learning and development for all children,' saysa spokesman for the Department for Children, Schools and Families(DCSF).
The spokesman adds, 'Research shows that children will only benefitfully from early education and care if it is of high quality. Alongsideadopting the best of professional practice for working with youngchildren, a high-quality setting also needs the right built environmentand adequate and appropriate resources. This means providing enoughspace for larger group sizes that can also be used flexibly, andup-to-date facilities and equipment to support children's learning anddevelopment.'
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