Kingston Council Endorses Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, Notes Other Reports and School Place Planning Update

16 November 2025

Kingston Council has endorsed the findings of the 2025 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, which indicates an overall sufficiency of childcare places within the borough.

While the assessment points to an overall sufficiency, the council also examined ward level summaries, suggesting that childcare sufficiency may vary in different geographic areas. For detailed information on specific age groups and their access to childcare, refer to the 2025 RBK Childcare Sufficiency Assessment.

The People Committee met on Tuesday to discuss the assessment, a statutory requirement that examines the local childcare market. The committee reviewed the assessment, ward-level summaries, government childcare initiatives, and parent and provider surveys.

The committee endorsed the priorities and actions for 2025-2026 outlined in the report. These priorities and actions are detailed in paragraph I of the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment People Committee report.

The Childcare Sufficiency Assessment People Committee report included several annexes, including the 2025 RBK Childcare Sufficiency Assessment, Ward Level Summaries, Government Childcare Initiatives, Parent Survey, and Childcare Provider Survey.

To understand the assessment's findings, the Parent Survey and Childcare Provider Survey provide detailed information. The Government Childcare Initiatives document outlines the specific government initiatives considered and their impact on childcare in the borough.

Councils Involved

Kingston upon Thames

Meetings Involved

the People Committee of Kingston upon Thames Council on 11 November 2025

People Involved

Councillor Emily Davey Portfolio Holder for Housing & Co-Chair - People Committee Liberal Democrat Norbiton Ward

Councillor Sabah Hamed Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care, Public Health and Equalities and Co-Chair - People Committee Liberal Democrat Kingston Gate Ward

Diane White Portfolio Holder for Children's Services (including Education) and Co-Chair - People Committee Liberal Democrat St. Mark's and Seething Wells Ward

Councillor Rowena Bass Leader of the Minority Opposition Group Conservative Coombe Hill Ward

Councillor Helen Grocott Liberal Democrat King George's and Sunray Ward

Councillor Robert Dongsung Kim Liberal Democrat New Malden Village Ward

Kamala Kugan Opposition Spokesperson for Corporate and Resources Kingston Independent Residents Group Coombe Vale Ward

Anne Owen Liberal Democrat Kingston Gate Ward

Councillor Tom Reeve Chair - Surbiton Neighbourhood Committee Liberal Democrat Surbiton Hill Ward

Councillor Andrew Sillett Chair - Licensing Committee Liberal Democrat Coombe Vale Ward

Susan Skipwith Liberal Democrat Norbiton Ward

John Sweeney Liberal Democrat Kingston Town Ward

Councillor Yogan Yoganathan Liberal Democrat St. Mark's and Seething Wells Ward

Rachel Phillips

Topics

Kingston Council 2025 Childcare Sufficiency Assessment Childcare Sufficiency Kingston Council Childcare Sufficiency Assessment People Committee