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Childcare Act 2006

Part 2: General Functions of Local Authority: Wales

13.Part 2 requires local authorities in Wales to secure sufficient childcare for working parents and those making the transition to work. It enables regulations to be made requiring the local authority to regularly assess demand for, and availability of, local childcare provision.

14.This Part also places a duty on local authorities in Wales to set up and run a service for parents and prospective parents, providing information on services, facilities and publications which may benefit them or children or young people and providing advice and assistance on childcare.

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