Decision - Families, Children and Learning Fees and Charges 2024/25

The purpose of the report is to review the Families, Children and Learning Services fees and charges in accordance with the corporate policy.

RESOLVED: 1) That the implementation of new fees & charges rates is as soon as practicably possible. 2) That the position on fees charged for nurseries as detailed in section 3.3 was agreed. 3) That the position on fees and charges for Childcare Workforce Development as detailed in section 3.4 was agreed. 4) That the position on fees and charges for the Early Years Quality Improvement Programme as detailed in section 3.4.6 was agreed. 5) That the position on the charges for school meals as detailed in section 3.5 was noted. 6) That the position on fees and charges for Adult Education Courses as detailed in section 3.6 was agreed. 7) That the position on fees and charges for Home to School Transport as detailed in 3.7 was agreed. 8) That the committee agreed to adjust the fees and charges for the post-16 parental contribution for the previously indicated citysaver of £547 student amount to the city saver young person amount of £410.

The report reviewed Brighton & Hove City Council’s Families, Children and Learning fees and charges for 2024/25. It proposed new charges for nurseries, childcare workforce development, early years quality improvement, adult education and home-to-school transport, while noting the position on school meal charges.