1. Local Authority Early Years Network

2. How is the CSR affecting early years? How do you feel the CSR will impact on early years services? Suggested topics for discussion - improving the quality and sustainability of provision - qualifications and training of the workforce - early intervention and supporting the most disadvantaged families - support services for children with SEN - the removal of ringfencing - the effect of redundancies on front line services

3. How is the CSR affecting your LA? How will your LA be affected by the disappearance of National Strategies / Government Offices / Regional Development Agencies and their regional advisors and materials? Will your LA be working more strategically with other departments to provide integrated children’s services? Do you envisage your LA developing alliances with nearby LAs? Re. the concept of the Big Society, do you envisage a greater role for volunteers to plug any funding gaps?

4. How is the CSR affecting your LA? How will/has the changed financial landscape impacted on PVI providers in your area and your relationships with them? Are there any new models of service delivery emerging in response to your LA’s funding challenges? What can LAEYN and LGA be doing to promote the need for high quality early years services?