Capital funding

Early Years Lease Opportunity at Great Chesterford, Uttlesford

Great Chesterford Parish Council (GCPC) 

Early Years Provision

Lease Award Opportunity

Great Chesterford Parish Council (GCPC) is looking to identify an Early Years and Childcare (EYCC) provider, who will work in partnership with GCPC to deliver high quality provision for children aged from 0-5 years.

Interested EYCC providers are invited to apply for the opportunity to lease a brand-new purpose-built facility, located at Great Chesterford Recreation Ground, Great Chesterford, Essex CB10 1NS. It is anticipated that the nursery building will be completed by Autumn 2023.

Applications are welcome from providers who:

• Can demonstrate the ability to run a good or outstanding Early Years provision for children under 5.
• Will include the offer of the Funded Early Education Entitlement for eligible 2 years olds and all 3 and 4 year olds.
• Are willing to enter into a long-term lease with GCPC.
• Can evidence an understanding of the needs of children and families within the north Uttlesford/south Cambridgeshire area.
• Are willing to work in partnership with parents and offer flexible childcare options that support them with work or training opportunities.
• Are willing to work in partnership with GCPC to give children the best start to support a smooth transition into school.

Please email ey.capitalgrants@essex.gov.uk to request the full details and lease application pack

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 14 September 2022

If you would like support with your application, please contact either: -

• capitalgrants@essex.gov.uk at ECC and / or
• gcpc@gmail.com at Great Chesterford Parish Council