Welsh Government has announced that the Childcare Offer for Wales has been suspended from 1st April 2020. This is initially for the summer 2020 term, but will be reviewed. This website will be updated as and when we receive further guidance from Welsh Government.
Welsh Government recognises that affordable, available, and accessible childcare enables parents to work, supporting its drive to increase economic growth, tackle poverty and reduce inequalities
Welsh Government is committed to providing 30 hours a week of combined early education and childcare for working parents of three and four year olds, for up to 48 weeks of the year.
Since September 2017, Rhondda Cynon Taf has been one of the Early Implementers for the offer, testing it initially in four areas of RCT.
The Childcare Offer is available in ALL areas of RCT.
View the providers that have already signed up to the offer
For further informaiton about how Rhondda Cynon Taf will process personal data in relation to the Childcare Offer, please view our privacy policy.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Childcare officers are currently working remotely and are not in the office. We are still available to answer queries via email and telephone. We aim to answer all queries as quickly as possible, however, please be aware that there may be a delay in responding.
Contact details:
Denise Humphries: 01443 744026 / 07825 675667
Universal Childcare Development team
Email: childcareteam@rctcbc.gov.uk
Sian Wood: 07393 759217
Gillian Evans: 07881 268187 (Monday & Tuesday only)
Childcare Offer team
Email: rctchildcareofferforwales@rctcbc.gov.uk
Rhys Picton: 07385 086785
Rachel Gunter: 07385 086088
Cath Herbert: 07385 086138
Where can I find out more about the Childcare Offer?
Visit the Welsh Government web page where you can find out more about the childcare offer and answer some short questions: www.gov.wales/talkchildcare
You can also contact the Welsh Government at any time with your views:
e-mail: TalkChildCare@wales.gsi.gov.uk
Post:
Childcare Offer Team
Welsh Government
Cathays Park - 2nd Floor North
Cardiff, CF10 3NQ
Social Media: Look for the hashtag to join in the conversation online.
#TalkChildcare
Other ways of feeding in your views:
Family Information Service: The Family Information Service (FIS) is the first point of contact for advice and information on local services for families and carers. There is a FIS in every local authority. The FIS provide free, impartial help, support and advice on a range of family issues including childcare, help with costs of childcare, and leisure services www.rctcbc.gov.uk/fis
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