Welsh Government Consultation of extending Regulations of Childcare - above ages of 8.

Consultation

Changes to the registration of childcare provision in Wales

This consultation sets out proposals to extend the regulation of childcare.

Start of consultation:16/03/2015

End of consultation:05/06/2015

Currently childcare providers are only required to register if they care for children under the age of 8. We propose changes to require childcare providers to register if caring for children under the age of 16, or 17 if disabled.

Childcare provision plays a crucial role in the lives of Welsh families by enabling parents and carers to access training and employment opportunities, which in turn can assist families in moving out of poverty. As well as supporting families, high quality childcare provision can also have a positive influence on a child's development and future attainment. By ensuring childcare provision is subject to appropriate and proportionate regulation and registration requirements, critical assurances around the safety and quality of the care children receive are provided.

Events

These events are aimed at people working at a strategic level within Local Authorities and the Childcare Sector.