This page is regularly updated to keep you informed on what's happening at Morton Michel and in the childcare sector, as well as an archive of earlier updates for reference.
The publication of the CIW Chief Inspector's Annual Report for 2024-2025 has highlighted some positives, but also several continuing challenges for care services across Wales.
According to the 2024 Scottish Household Survey Childcare report, 32% of households with children aged up to five are choosing private nurseries compared with just 24% in 2018.
New data shows the Department for Education’s financial incentive pilot failed to encourage more people to join or return to the early education and childcare sector.
According to the latest Department for Education data, 530,000 children are now accessing funded places, surpassing the government’s target of 500,000.
As part of the government’s Best Start in Life strategy, a new digital hub is now available. Its aim is to bring together information and support for parents, from pregnancy to school.