Flying Start guidance 2009-10

Flying Start is to be a specific grant to local authorities initially until the financial year 2010-2011 that will aim to make a decisive difference to the life chances of children aged under 4 in the areas in which it runs.

It is to be complementary to Cymorth early years funding and the Foundation Phase.  It will also contribute to achieving the standards in the National Service Framework for Children, Young People and Maternity Services.

It should be led by the Children and Young People’s partnerships. While Children and Young People’s partnerships should be responsible for the overall direction and management of the programme, they may delegate aspects of the task or make other partnership arrangements.