HC Deb 19 December 2002 vol 396 cc69-70WS

£136/216/258 million. Within this amount £19/30/40 million will develop Out of School Childcare places in order to achieve our target of 250,000 places by March 2006. It provides funding for childminders' start up costs and support for childminder networks. Some £20/29/35 million will also be available to support advice, support and training to enable children with special needs to access and benefit from services. To manage the increasing demand brought about by the expansion of the programme, local authorities will receive £62/85/87 million to support the work of Early Years Development and Childcare Partnerships.