# The Childcare Act 2006 (Local Authority Assessment) (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations amend requirements placed on local authorities under the Childcare Act 2006 (Local Authority Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2016 (“the 2016 Regulations”).
Regulation 2 of these Regulations omits certain definitions in the 2016 Regulations and inserts the definitions of “Family Information Service” and “third sector organisation”.
Regulation 2(3) inserts a new paragraph (2A) into the 2016 Regulations requiring the local authority to publish its childcare sufficiency assessments on 30 June every five years.
Regulation 2(4) amends regulation 4 of the 2016 Regulations by inserting additional requirements on local authorities to prioritise the steps to be taken in the action plan and set a time limit for them to be completed.
Regulation 2(5) inserts a new requirement for local authorities to undertake and publish annual progress reports and annual action plans.
Regulation 2(6) and (7) amend the list of those whom the local authority must consult when preparing the assessment required under regulation 3 of the 2016 Regulations.
Regulation 2(9) substitutes a new Schedule into the 2016 Regulations.
The Welsh Ministers’ Code of Practice on the carrying out of Regulatory Impact Assessments was considered in relation to these Regulations. As a result, a regulatory impact assessment has been prepared as to the likely costs and benefits of complying with these Regulations. A copy can be obtained from Welsh Government, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3NQ and is published on www.gov.wales.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/36/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/childcare-act-2006-local-authority-assessment-wales-amendment-regulations-2026/note
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