What plans does the Welsh Government have to ensure that families entitled to the 20-hour childcare offer will not be disadvantaged in securing places compared to those entitled to 30 hours?
Answered by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Minister for Social Justice and Equality | Answered on 15/10/2026
The universal 20-hour entitlement will operate alongside the existing offer of up to 30 hours, with implementation designed to ensure families are not disadvantaged when seeking a place. We will work with local authorities and providers to plan for demand and capacity and support fair access for all eligible families.