Extensions to qualifications deadline and relaxation of the National Minimum standards

We have emailed childcare and play providers this week to notify them of decisions made by Welsh Government as above.

In view of the potential impact of the new COVID-19 variant, we have issued the emails listed below on behalf of the Welsh Government.

Please review the attached emails for further information and any actions you will need to take to ensure you meet these requirements.

14 January 2021: COVID-19 and the National Minimum Standards for Regulated Childcare for children up to the age of 12 years: 14 January - 30 June 2021
20 January 2021: Decision to extend the deadline for achieving a required qualification by 12 months to 30 September 2022