The Welsh Government childcare offer has been available in all areas of Newport since October 2018.
Under the Childcare Offer for Wales, you could claim up to 30 hours of early education and childcare a week, for up to 48 weeks a year. The government-funded scheme aims to lessen the burden of childcare costs
The offer is available for children from the term after their third birthday* until the September following their fourth birthday when they are offered a full-time education place.
The childcare offer is separate to the admission to nursery education application (sometimes called 'early education' or Rising 3).
To receive 30 hours of childcare during term time, you will need to have applied and been approved for the childcare offer and nursery education.
Applicants are able to apply up to 90 days before the start of their eligible term. During the nine weeks of holiday entitlement, the full 30 hours is available under the childcare offer only.
*Children turning 3 between 1 January and 31 March will be eligible to begin the Childcare Offer from the Summer term.
Children turning 3 between 1 April and 31 August will be eligible to begin the Childcare Offer from the Autumn term.
Children turning 3 between 1 September and 31 December will be eligible to begin the Childcare Offer from the Spring term.*
For full details on the offer, eligibility and how to apply click the link below.
Apply here
Further support is also avalible on the Welsh Government website Parents get help with the Childcare Offer for Wales and Parents manage agreements for the Childcare Offer for Wales.
Information for Childcare Providers
To enable parents to choose your setting for childcare, you will need to sign up to the Childcare Offer digital service. Please find below links that will provide support from the Welsh Government website.
Contact
If you require further support, please contact the Childcare Offer for Wales helpline:
Telephone: 03000 628 628
The helpline is open: Monday to Thursday 09:00am-17:00pm Friday 09:00am-16:30pm
Email: childcare.offer@newport.gov.uk