WQ89069 (e) Tabled on 14/09/2023

Will the Minister outline the total planned spend for the childcare element of Flying Start for the current financial year?

Answered by Deputy Minister for Social Services | Answered on 26/09/2023

The budget for the phased expansion of Flying Start is £29,150,000 in 2023-24.

During 2023-24 and 2024-25 we are investing £46 million in expanding Flying Start childcare to support long-term, positive impacts on the lives of those children and families across Wales facing the greatest challenges.