Each local authority has been awarded an allocation of Early YearsCapital Grant by the DCSF to support the private, voluntary andindependent sector during 2008-11. While it falls to individualauthorities to develop grant regimes around local priorities, it isanticipated that the capital grant will be used to progress three broadprinciples, as follows.
Quality
A high-quality setting needs the right built environment and adequateand appropriate resources. Local authorities can also make strategicinvestment in equipment to facilitate delivery of the EYFS. This couldinclude equipment to observe children's progress, such as digitalcameras, ICT equipment, stimulating outdoor play apparatus, andresources to encourage language development, including musicalinstruments, CDs and books.
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