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Childcare, care and support FAQs
Information on the support for childcare providers during the coronavirus pandemic:
This video explains more about the Vale Family Information Service and the types of information and guidance we can provide to you, as your child grows-up in the Vale of Glamorgan.
The Welsh Government Childcare Offer is available in all areas of the Vale of Glamorgan.
A maximum 30 hours of combined education and childcare is offered to eligible working parents of 3 and 4 year olds for up to 48 weeks of the year.
Information on childcare, activities and support for children, young people and families across the Vale.
Family Zone
Information for existing childcare providers and those wishing to become a childcare provider.
Provider Zone
Search for childcare, activities for children and family support services in the Vale using the new national Family Information Service website.
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Every year we produce a Holiday Programme for the Easter and Summer Holidays, full of activities and events that are going on in the Vale of Glamorgan and further afield. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive this information ahead of the school holidays then please subscribe
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The Index for Children and Young People with Disabilities or Additional Needs provides up to date information about services, events and activities for you and your child.
The Index
Family Information Service Annual Report 2020 - 2021
The Vale of Glamorgan has compiled information to inform the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment 2017 as part of its statutory duty under the Childcare Act 2006. The intention of the report is to provide an assessment of the current levels of childcare within the Vale and the gaps identified via consultation with a variety of stakeholders. This will inform an Action Plan to support future work within childcare.
CSA Full Report 2016 - 2017
CSA Action Plan 2018
If you don't live in the Vale of Glamorgan, find your local Family Information Service:
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