Child Poverty Reduction Programme - Regional Childcare Strategy

Organisations and partnerships are invited to bid to develop a Childcare Strategy for the North East Mayoral Combined Authority region as part of a wider programme of work delivering against the North East child poverty action plan. 

The purpose of this commission for a Regional Childcare Strategy is to assimilate a robust, evidence-based strategy, framework for action and recommendations to drive forward the work of the North East Combined Authority, its constituent authorities and other regional partners and stakeholders.

We are seeking a partnership approach to this work, providing diverse perspectives on this complex challenge. The approach will be evidence-led with the views and needs of parents/carers and communities at its heart. The work will engage with professionals and other local, regional, and national stakeholders.

Deadline for clarification questions is 16 January 2026, 5pm.