More money for maintaining play

Childcare in Wales looks set for a happier new year with £3.8m in funding for Early Years Development and Childcare Partnerships. During a debate on childcare last week at the Welsh Assembly, minister for children Jane Hutt said, 'The Early Years Development and Childcare Partnerships have worked hard to make a difference in their local communities. I am pleased to announce £3.8m for them for next year so that they can start the financial year with more than a 250 per cent increase over the position at the start of the year.