News: Cwlwm’s calls for a fairer future

Childcare services are essential for Wales’ children to have a positive start, playful childhood and for communities to prosper. They provide the vital services for children’s development; and play an important role in supporting families across Wales.

The businesses, charities, and workforce are focused on providing high-quality childcare experiences for children from birth – 12 years of age.

The Cwlwm manifesto realises this importance in policy terms, creating a vision of long term sustainable childcare provision which will support the next generation of young children in Wales for decades to come.

The early years of life is a crucial time. During this time, young children undergo significant cognitive and physical developmental changes which set the tempo for how we live our lives. 

The childcare sector is geared to support this development, providing support for all children, regardless of their background. The Cwlwm manifesto realises this importance in policy terms, creating a vision of long term sustainable childcare provision which will support the next generation of young children in Wales for decades to come.