Childcare is a 'huge issue' for many families in Wales

Childcare is a huge issue for many families, especially working parents. The funding will give real support for hard working families by helping to deliver affordable care for children, allowing parents or guardians to work the hours they want or to study to improve their life chances.

We will expect local authorities to show us how the money will be used to provide childcare provision which meets the needs of parents and carers. We know that many parents and carers work atypical hours, are on low income, have disabled children and there is a need to consider how we meet the demand for Welsh language childcare. I look forward to seeing how this money is used to benefit families across Wales.