Workplace Nurseries Capital Programme – DFES

9 November 2006:

The Workplace Nurseries Capital Programme is a £16.8 million funding package which aims to make it easier for parents to balance their work and home lives, by helping employers provide childcare close to the workplace.

The funds, open to small and medium-sized enterprises, will be managed by the Regional Development Agencies who will work with Local Authorities to identify where workplace nurseries will be of most value to families, communities and businesses. Priority will be given to areas where there is most evidence of demand, for example in areas of economic growth and regeneration.

Grants will be allocated in 2007, based on detailed proposals from SMEs in these areas.

For more information:
Web: www.dfes.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2006_0156