A blueprint for 2020: the expansion of early learning and childcare (ELC) in Scotland - ELC expansion planning guidance for local authorities

Section Five: Indicative Planning Milestones

Local authorities may find it helpful to set intermediate planning milestones to support submission of a plan by 29 September.

Illustrative milestones over a 6-month planning period.

1. End of April - Mobilised: ELC expansion planning structures in place, including local arrangements for planning support, including accommodating local decision making/committee timeframes.

2. End of June - Assessed: Completed quality, operational and financial data analysis regarding current position, existing performance and utilisation.

3. End of July - Decided: Outcome of decision-making processes with respect to preferred options for service redesign, evidencing the planning principles, use of existing assets, enhanced purchasing arrangements and potential to create.

4. End of September - Planned & Submitted: ELC expansion plan including implementation plan prepared and submitted.