In the run-up to rolling out free childcare for 3- to 4-year-olds in Wales, the Welsh Government wanted a review of the childcare sector – including understanding capacity, costs, sustainability and identifying future challenges.

Alma Economics worked with the Welsh Government to develop a well-rounded understanding of the sector using a combination of data analysis, a review of existing evidence, and interviews with front-line staff across Wales.

The project, which included a scenario analysis of future costs under different policy regimes, provided valuable insights into the realities of the childcare sector.

➥ The report can be found on the Welsh Government website.