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Wales sets out ten-year vision for childcare

The Welsh Assembly has published its first early years and childcare plan, detailing ways in which it will support families and young children over the next ten years.

The document sets out plans for improvement across Welsh Government departments including Education and Skills, Communities and Tackling Poverty, Health and Social Services, Housing and Regeneration, as well as Local Government.

Building a brighter future: early years and childcare plan’ (pictured), recognises the importance of high-quality early education and childcare in reducing poverty and outlines ways in which to improve provision.

Flexibility and accessibility of early education and childcare

The plan states that for early education and childcare to meet the requirements of families in Wales it needs to be of a high standard, available at the times and places where it is needed and at a price that parents can afford.

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