The extra funding of 198.5m announced last week will provide support for the development and long-term sustainability of out-of-school provision throughout the UK. The money will also be used for a nursery initiative to provide capital funds for childcare establishments caring for nought to three-year-olds, expected to be announced during the summer.
Additional support will be available to start-up schemes and also for childcare places already supported by the New Opportunities Fund, making second-and third-year grants available to some existing childcare projects in the areas of greatest need.
New Opportunities Fund chief executive Stephen Dunmore said, 'This additional longer-term support is excellent news for childcare providers across the UK. This important programme development will ensure the sustainability of provision in the most disadvantaged areas.
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