Families with an income of £45,000 or less will be entitled to 900 hours of free childcare in council nurseries and partner organisations this August.
This forms part of Glasgow City Council’s expansion plans which will see private, social enterprise or third sector nursery providers included in the new proposals.
Glasgow is also on track to deliver 1,140 hours of free childcare to families with children age three and four by August 2020.
The new, bespoke rental policy will also allow for greater flexibility for parents and carers as part of the council’s expansion plans as providers are given opportunities in council buildings across the city.
Councillor Chris Cunningham, City Convener for Education, Skills and Early Years, said: “As we roll out and plan for the national expansion plans for early years and childcare and the increase of funded hours from 600 – 1140 hours for our families, we’ve looked at a number of ways in which we can work with our partner providers and stakeholders to maximise benefits across the sector.
“The commissioning paper agreed at City Administration Committee is proof of our commitment.
“This is a really exciting time for early learning and childcare in the city and I’m delighted that we are able to offer additional benefits to our funded providers and the third sectors as part of the expansion plans and give them financial reassurance of our continued support.”
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