Wales pledges business rates support for childcare sector

The Welsh Government has announced a £10m package to support the childcare sector in Wales.

The funding will be used to provide business rates relief for childcare providers, and to invest in the development of the childcare workforce.

The announcement comes as the childcare sector in Wales faces a number of challenges, including rising costs and a shortage of qualified staff.

The Welsh Government said that the £10m package will help to address these challenges and ensure that the childcare sector in Wales remains sustainable.

The business rates relief will be available to all childcare providers in Wales, regardless of their size or location.

The funding will also be used to invest in the development of the childcare workforce, including training and support for childcare practitioners.

The Welsh Government said that it is committed to supporting the childcare sector in Wales and ensuring that all children have access to high-quality childcare.

The announcement of the £10m package has been welcomed by the childcare sector in Wales.

Liz Brookes, director of the Childcare Association of Wales, said: "This is a very welcome announcement from the Welsh Government.

"The childcare sector in Wales is facing a number of challenges, including rising costs and a shortage of qualified staff.

"This funding will help to address these challenges and ensure that the childcare sector in Wales remains sustainable."