In the Spending Review the Government confirmed that there would be at least £50m in capital investment for early years settings to provide the places.
The Department for Education has put out a call for expressions of interest from local authorities, alongside the consultation on how the 30 hours will be delivered.
The DfE wants local authorities to bid for capital funding to expand childcare provision in their area.
At this stage the DfE said it does not want detailed proposals, but wants local authorities to work with childcare providers in their area to demonstrate the need for capital funding to support the increased entitlement.
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