Plan to expand free childcare in Wales faces serious challenges, figures show (opens original article in a new tab)

Wales' new government faces challenges expanding free childcare as councils struggle with resources, staff shortages, and funding delays, with only a few achieving previous targets.

• Councils in Wales face challenges expanding free childcare due to lack of resources and staff
• Only three of 22 councils have achieved the previous government's 12.5-hour childcare offer for two-year-olds
• Some councils anticipate delays in expanding childcare services beyond 2028