Issue details

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Signficant expenditure/savings of £500k or more;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/07/2026

Reason for urgency:
The need for the decision arose within a limited timeframe due to the requirement to have funding arrangements in place before the end of the academic term. Updated legal advice relating to the awarding of contracts for early years provision meant it was not reasonably practicable to allow the requisite notice period to be given. Deferring the decision would delay implementation of the funding arrangements and could disrupt the timely allocation of Dedicated Schools Grant (DSG) funding to early years providers. It is therefore necessary to take the decision urgently to ensure that agreements are in place before the academic term ends, avoiding interruption to the delivery of early years provision. Approval to disapply call-in has been granted to allow immediate implementation of the decision, as any delay would significantly reduce the opportunity for providers to review, sign and return agreements before the commencement of the funding period.

Anticipated restriction: Part exempt  - View reasons

Decision due: 16 Jul 2026 by Corporate Director of Children, Young People and Community Development

Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Employment & Climate Action

Lead director: Corporate Director of Children, Young People and Community Development

Department: Children, Young People and Community Development

Contact: Serita Kwofie, Head of Early Help Email: serita.kwofie@brent.gov.uk Tel: 020 8937 1747.