Provision of childcare Provision of childcare

England and Wales

1. 6Duty to secure sufficient childcare for working parents
2. 7Duty to secure early years provision free of charge in accordance with regulations
3. 7ADischarge of duty under section 7
4. 8Powers of local authority in relation to the provision of childcare
5. 9Arrangements between local authority and childcare providers
6. 9AArrangements made by local authorities for the purposes of section 7
7. 10Charges where local authority provide childcare
8. 11Duty to assess childcare provision