Torfaen Childcare Sufficiency Assessment

The Childcare Act 2006 requires all Local Authorities in Wales to conduct a Childcare Sufficiency Assessment to support them in generating an overall picture of parent's use of and demand for childcare in the Local Authority area and to analyse this against the local supply of childcare provision.

Through this analysis, Torfaen hopes to be able to identify gaps in childcare provision where parents' needs are not being met. In consultation with parents, communties and employers, Torfaen will plan how to support the market and address market gaps.

If you are a parent or carer of a child or young person living in Torfaen, you should receive a parent questionnaire so that you can take part in our assessment.Your views matter to us and so,if you didn't receive one directly, you will also be able to complete the survey online. The link to the online survey will be published on this page once the parent consultation phase has begun (Autumn term 2010).

If you are a childcare provider, you will contacted by Torfaen Family Information Service for your views on the local childcare market as well as details of your plans for your business in the future.

Once we have completed the initial assessment, also taking into account other factors affecting supply and demand, such as population change and economic factors, we will consult with local stakeholders and partners to finalise the assessment and begin the process of action planning to address any gaps identified.

Documents relating to the Childcare Sufficiency Assessment in Torfaen will be published here as they become available.