The Executive plans to raise funding over the next three years for Sure Start Scotland from 19m to 31m, and for the Childcare Strategy from 19m to 23.9m. The total increase in funding will be 54.9m by 2006.
The increased spending was announced by education minister Cathy Jamieson during a visit to Whitehill Parent and Child Centre in Lanarkshire to launch its Health Promoting Nursery project to improve the fitness, diet and wellbeing of children and their families.
After joining under-fives at the centre for an exercise routine, Ms Jamieson said, 'We want all children and young people to get the best start in life and to realise their potential in later years. It is also vital that families, especially those facing difficult circumstances, get the support they need -from help with childcare to training and employment access.
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