1. That the continuation of the grant funding programme for the Early Years (Community Nurseries and Pre-School Learning Alliance) in 2010/11 be agreed.
2. That the reasons for the delay in moving to a commissioning model as set out in paragraph 9 below be noted
3. That the continuation of the Sure Start funded
Sustainability Grant programme as set out in paragraphs 12 and 13 of this report be noted.