Flying Start is a 46m scheme aimed at children living in disadvantaged areas in Wales, with free part-time, high-quality childcare for two-year-olds as a centrepiece.
The funding will initially benefit children in primary school catchment areas with high numbers eligible for free school meals. It is expected to reach 16,000 children over two years, starting in April 2006.
Practitioners involved in the scheme will work from integrated children's centres or primary school sites, and 5.5m of the total 46m budget will be made available for capital investments in the centres.
Funding will also be available for more health visitors and parenting programmes.
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