Part 2General Functions of Local Authority: Wales

Provision of childcare

I123Powers of local authority in relation to the provision of childcare

1

A Welsh local authority may—

a

assist any person who provides or proposes to provide childcare;

b

make arrangements with any other person for the provision of childcare;

c

provide childcare.

2

The assistance which a local authority may give under subsection (1)(a) includes financial assistance; and the arrangements which a local authority may make under subsection (1)(b) include arrangements involving the provision of financial assistance by the authority.

3

In exercising their functions under this section, a Welsh local authority must have regard to any guidance given from time to time by the Assembly.