Welsh Government introduced a new national online system in January 2023.
How to register
Providers must register to deliver the Childcare Offer online via the national system.
Register your childcare setting to get the Childcare Offer Wales | GOV.WALES
If you have any queries or issues, get in touch at childcareofferproviders@rctcbc.gov.uk.
How do parents apply
Parents must apply via the Welsh Government national system.
Get 30 hours of childcare for 3 and 4 year olds: Apply | GOV.WALES
Training
Welsh Government have produced a number of training videos to assist providers using the national online system.
How to register your setting and join an existing setting
The Childcare Offer for Wales: How to register a setting and join an existing setting (youtube.com)
How to confirm agreements with parents
The Childcare Offer for Wales: parent provider agreement - YouTube
How to claim payments
The Childcare Offer for Wales: claims and timesheets - YouTube
Support to improve your digital skills
Digital Communities Wales will be providing free basic digital training sessions for all childcare providers in Wales.
Register for sessions here: www.digitalcommunities.gov.wales/essential-digital-skills-for-childcare-providers.
If you have any other queries, please email the RCT Childcare Offer team at childcareofferproviders@rctcbc.gov.uk.