Part 2

General Functions of Local Authority: Wales

Provision of childcare

Powers of local authority in relation to the provision of childcare
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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.