{"id":12447,"date":"2024-07-22T15:06:45","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T14:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tireetrust.org.uk\/?page_id=12447"},"modified":"2024-07-31T15:10:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T14:10:29","slug":"childcare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tireetrust.org.uk\/gd\/childcare\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f9ram-chloinne"},"content":{"rendered":"

The lack of childcare is a serious issue in Tiree. At the end of 2022 we advertised for a Consultant to undertake a feasibility study to help us understand the options for improving the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since then, we have explored a range of avenues – and are continuing to work to find the best solution. There are no quick and easy answers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have had regular meetings with the Head of Education and Early Years at A & B Council since January 2024.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They have been positive and open to helping us to find a solution to the childcare crisis in Tiree and they are working to see if there may be a way to find additional space to expand their existing provision.\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have also secured \u00a35000 from HIE to work with CALA on a childcare development plan. \u200bThis will explore what the realistic options are, financial viability, costs,\u00a0 staffing, ratios, equipment, support with Care Inspectorate regulations, etc.\u200b They can also help us look at wrap around and holiday care for 0 – 12 year olds. \u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have run a recruitment drive for childminders and are currently supporting one individual to start up as a childminder. We would love to hear from anyone else who is interested in becoming a childminder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we have more updates we will be sure to let you know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Naidheachdan as \u00f9ra<\/h3>\n\n\n\n