Distribution of Funding to Support Services for Children and Families - funding allocation 2023 ECSPB
Renfrewshire Council · 9 March 2023
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Page 1 of 7 To: Education and Children’s Services Policy Board On: 9 March 2023 ___________________________________________________________________ Report by: Director of Children’s Services ___________________________________________________________________ Heading: Distribution of Funding to Support Services for Children and Families – Funding Allocation for 2023/24 ___________________________________________________________________ 1. Summary 1.1. Renfrewshire Council is committed to supporting the independent sector’s contribution to early years provision in Renfrewshire, through the allocation of funding to support a range of private and voluntary sector organisations which deliver services for families with young children. 1.2. This report provides information on the proposed allocation of funding during 2023/24 to out of school care groups in the private and voluntary sector and for early years voluntary sector organisations, playgroups and toddler groups. 1.3. Acceptance of the recommendations contained within the report will result in £90,425 being disbursed to private and voluntary sector organisations. ___________________________________________________________________ 2. Recommendations 2.1. The Education and Children’s Services Policy Board is asked to: i. approve the resource allocation to support the delivery of services for children and young people as outlined in appendix 1 to this report; and ii. agree the proposed allocation of grant funding for out of school care and pre five voluntary sector as detailed in appendices 2 and 3 attached to this report, subject to the completion of satisfactory checks and assessments.
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Page 2 of 7 3. Background 3.1. Renfrewshire Council has been committed to developing and supporting services for families for many years. A number of private and voluntary sector organisations deliver a range of these services within Renfrewshire. 3.2. Working in partnership with providers from the private and voluntary sector, including out of school care and playgroups has enabled the Council to continue to support families with young children. ___________________________________________________________________ 4. Proposals for the Allocation of Funding 2023/24 4.1. Renfrewshire Council continues to support voluntary sector organisations through the distribution of funding for the delivery of services for families with young children. 4.2. For the avoidance of doubt the grant award arrangements are compliant with the Council’s Conditions of Grant, payments will only be made to those recommended organisations detailed within this report when all satisfactory checks and assessments have been completed. These checks also include financial information and latest Care Inspectorate grades for those services required to register with the Care Inspectorate. 4.3. Appendix 1 of this report provides an overview of the proposed allocation of £90,425 for grants to voluntary sector organisations supporting children and families, out of school care services and pre-5 voluntary sector playgroups for 2023/24. 4.4. Appendix 2 attached to the report provides a breakdown of the proposed allocation of £29,225 to the out of school care sector. 4.5. The criteria agreed for the disbursement of the resources for out of school care services continues to ensure an equal and fair allocation of the resources. Each point awarded translates into a sum of money, with the funding allocated to each group agreed by the Policy Board. The Education and Children’s Services Policy Board at its meeting on the 15 March 2018 approved a point value of £100 per point. The proposed allocation of funding outlined in appendix 2 is based on a point value of £100. 4.6. Appendix 3 of this report provides a breakdown of the proposed allocation of £2000 the pre-5 voluntary sector playgroups and toddler groups. The proposed allocation of funding is agreed in accordance with previous grant allocation, grant requests and available budget. 4.7. Further applications for grants which are under £1,500 will be approved by the Director of Children’s Services, using delegated authority on the basis of the Council’s existing scheme of delegation functions. Any award greater than £1,500 will be presented to future Education and Children Services Policy Board meetings for approval. _________________________________________________________
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Page 3 of 7 Implications of this report 1. Financial Cost relating to the proposals in this report will be met from existing funding resources. 2. 3. HR and Organisational Development None. Community Plan/Council Planning Our Renfrewshire is thriving - Ensuring the best start in life for children and young people. Our Renfrewshire is well - Early intervention will lead to healthier outcomes for children and young people. Our Renfrewshire is safe - The provision of funding to local groups contributes to the development of local communities. Building strong, safe and resilient communities - The quality of community life is enhanced by supporting parents, children and young people. Tackling inequality, ensuring opportunities for all - Effective governance arrangements ensure that the organisations receiving funding comply with legislative requirements. Creating a sustainable Renfrewshire for all to enjoy - Support to families and flexible childcare placements will support parents into and sustain employment, training or enter education. 4. Legal The Education (Scotland) Act 1980 empowers the Council to provide a range of grants. Payments will be in line with the Council’s Conditions of Grant. The Council’s Conditions of Grant will apply to approved voluntary sector providers, out of school care and play group and toddler groups as detailed in appendices1, 2 and 3 of the report. 5. 6. Property/Assets None. Information Technology None.
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Page 4 of 7 7. Equality and Human Rights The Recommendations contained within this report have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights. No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations contained in the report.If required following implementation, the actual impact of the recommendations and the mitigating actions will be reviewed and monitored, and the results of the assessment will be published on the Council’s website. A requirement of the Council’s Conditions of the Grant is that services comply with the Equality Act 2010. 8. Health and Safety None. 9. Procurement None. 10. Risk All grant awards issued by the Council are subject to the Council’s approved Conditions of Grant as detailed in Section 4 of this report and to compliance with appropriate risk management procedures. 11. Privacy Impact Personal information will only be held as required in order to deliver the service. This will be done in accordance with all data protection legislation. 12. Cosla Policy Position None. 13. Climate Risk None. List of Background Papers None. ___________________________________________________________________ Children’s Services JC/KMcD/LG/KO 31/01/2023 Author: Julie Caldwell . Early Learning and Childcare Development Officer julie.caldwell@renfrewshire.gov.uk / Kathleen McDonagh, Education Manager kathleen.mcdonagh@renfrewshire.gov.uk
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Page 5 of 7 Appendix 1 Distribution of Funding to Support Services for Children and Families 2023/24 Service Outcome Funding proposed 2023/24 Home-Start Renfrewshire and Inverclyde Less isolation for families improving emotional health and confidence levels. Training and development opportunities provided to volunteers and parents/carers. (Grant funding is to support Renfrewshire families) £45,200 Care Inspectorate Provider Name: Moorpark Community Association Cherrie Childrens Day-care Name of Group on Application Form: Moorpark Community Association Cherrie children’s Daycare Care Inspectorate Service Name: Cherrie Children Daycare Young children being supported within a safe and stimulating environment and being able to access good quality learning experiences supported by knowledgeable and enthusiastic staff. £14,000 Out of School Care Services (appendix 2) Support to out of school care services in the independent sector to provide high quality play experiences for children and an affordable service for parents/carers. £29,225 Pre-5 Voluntary Sector Grants (appendix 3) Support to individual pre-5 voluntary sector providers. £2,000 Total £90,425
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Page 6 of 7 Appendix 2 Care Inspectorate Provider Name Name of Group on application form Care Inspectorate Registration SIMD 2023 Private 0 Points Voluntary 1 point Renfrewshire Council Targeted Data Zone Area 5 Points Subsidised Places 1 Point per 8 places Equipment 1 point per 8 existing places Expansion of childcare places 2 points per 8 places for existing providers Expansion of childcare places 5 points per 8 places for New Provider Holiday cover 1 point per 8 places Use Schools or Community halls Term Time Only -1 point Year Round -2 Points Points Accrued Award Recommended WACA Scotland Limited Bishopton After Care Service Bishopton After Care Service 9 0 0 1.25 5 0 0 5 -2 9.25 £925.00 WACA Scotland Limited Bishopton Out of School Care - Cornerstone Bishopton Out of School Care - Cornerstone 6 0 0 1.25 6.25 0 0 5 -2 10.5 £1,050.00 Carli's Kindergarten Ltd CK's Out of School cCare - Dargavel aka Carli's Kindergarten Ltd CK Childcare 5 0 0 3.125 8.75 0 43.75 8.75 -2 62.375 £6,237.50 Carli’s Kindergarten Ltd CK's Out of School Care - Erskine CK Childcare 5 0 0 0.88 3 0 0 3 ‐2 4.875 £487.50 Hummingbird Out of School Care Limited Hummingbird Out of School Care Hummingbird Out of School Care Limited 4 0 0 0.00 3.75 0 0 3.75 0 7.5 £750.00 Insafe Hands Childcare Limited in Safe Hands Childcare Ltd St. James Out of School Care 2 0 5 0.50 7.5 0 0 0 ‐1 12 £1,200.00 Insafe Hands Childcare Limited Insafe Hands CHildcare Ltd Insafe Hands (Newmains) 4 0 0 0.00 5 0 0 5 ‐2 8 £800.00 Insafe Hands Childcare Limited Insafe Hands Childcare Ltd In Safe Hands 2 0 5 0.25 3 0 0 3 0 11.25 £1,125.00 Kilbarchan Community Nursery SCIO Kilbarchan Community Nursery SCIO Kilbarchan Community Nursery 6 1 0 0.00 2.5 0 0 0 ‐1 2.5 £250.00 KLAS Care C.I.C. KLAS Care C.i.C Johnstone KLAS Care C.I.C 4 0 0 1.75 5 0 0 0 ‐1 5.75 £575.00 KLAS Care C.I.C. KLAS Care C.i.C KLAS Care 3 0 0 1.00 5 0 0 5 ‐2 9 £900.00 The Committee of Linwood Community Care Linwood Community Childcare Linwood Community Childcare 2 1 5 0.00 4.88 0 0 4.88 ‐2 13.75 £1,375.00 Making Memories Childcare Ltd Making Memories Ltd Making Memories Childcare Ltd (Out of School Care) 7 0 0 0.50 3.75 18.75 3.75 0 26.75 £2,675.00 Momags Kids Club Limited Momags Kids Club Ltd- Arkleston Momags Kids Club at Arkleston 8 0 0 0.00 6.25 0 0 6.25 ‐2 10.5 £1,050.00 Momags Kids Club Limited Momags Kids Club Ltd Momags Kids Club at Kirklandneuk 1 0 5 0.00 6.25 0 0 0 ‐1 10.25 £1,025.00 Moorpark Community Association Cherrie Children's Day-care Moorpark Community Association Cherrie children's Daycare Cherrie Children Daycare 1 1 5 0.00 5 0 0 5 ‐2 14 £1,400.00 Ralston After School Care Committee Ralston primary out of school care Ralston After School Care 9 1 0 1.00 12.5 0 0 10 ‐2 22.5 £2,250.00 Roin Ltd ROIN LTD T/A JENNYSWELL @ LOCHFIELD Jennyswell OSC -Lochfield 4 0 0 0.00 4 0 0 0 ‐1 3 £300.00 Roin Ltd ROIN LTD T/A JENNYSWELL OSC @ TODHOLM Jennyswell OSC -Todholm 4 0 0 0.00 6.25 0 0 6.25 ‐2 10.5 £1,050.00 School's Out Centres Limited School's Out Centres Limited School's Out' - Bargarran 5 0 0 2.63 6.25 0 0 6.25 ‐2 13.125 £1,312.50 School's Out Centres Limited School's Out Centres Limited School's Out' - Barsail 4 0 0 1.75 5 0 0 5 ‐2 9.75 £975.00 Strawberry Field Nursery Strawberry Field Nursery Strawberry Field Out of School Care 8 0 0 3.63 7.5 0 0 4 0 15.125 £1,512.50 £29,225.00 OUT‐OF‐SCHOOL CARE SUPPORT 2023/24 Criteria TotalProvider Details
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Page 7 of 7 Appendix 3 Distribution of funding support services for children and families - pre-five voluntary sector grants 2023/24 Organisation Purpose of Grant Recommendation Award 2023/24 Langbank Playgroup To cover the costs of outings, play and party sessions. £500 Langbank Under 3s To enable current session prices to remain the same for parents/carers. £500 Lochwinnoch Toddlers Group To support with rental costs and for current session price to remain the same for parents/carers. £500 Ralston Playgroup To support with equipment costs, including outdoor toys. £500 Total £2,000