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OCC is required under the Childcare Act 2006 to ensure sufficient childcare provision, enabling families to access funded entitlements, maintain employment, or pursue education and training. Local Authorities must publish an annual childcare sufficiency report detailing how these duties are fulfilled, with the report provided to elected Council Members and made accessible to parents. The council uses data from childcare providers to assess the availability of places across the county, and these assessments form part of broader intelligence efforts by the Early Years and Childcare Sufficiency and Access team, guiding effective planning and supporting families.