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Point to note

If you are using this scheme to provide awards of subsidy, you must inform the Subsidy Control Unit – email: scu@gov.wales

1. Region

The geographical area within which the scheme will operate is All-Wales.

2. Title of subsidy scheme

The title of the Subsidy Scheme is the Cam wrth Gam Programme.

3. UK legal basis

Policy obligations in relation to Welsh language standards, equality and human rights, UNCRC, the tackling poverty agenda and the Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2005 have been fully considered.

4. Objectives of the scheme

The objectives of the scheme are to take forward the expansion of Welsh medium Childcare provision by providing Welsh medium childcare training courses for qualifications for an additional 100 recruits at level 3 and an additional 50 recruits at level 5.

5. Public authority(ies) authorised to implement the scheme

Welsh Government.

6. Category(ies) of eligible enterprise

Childcare providers delivering childcare workforce training and qualifications in the Welsh Language.

7. Sector(s) to be supported

The sector to be supported by this scheme is the Childcare sector.

8. Duration of the scheme

The scheme is from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2026.

9. Budget for aid under the scheme

The total budget for this scheme is £3.748 million.

10. Form of support

All subsidy awarded under the Scheme will be awarded by way of grants.

11. Eligibility terms and conditions

The provider needs to be able to deliver the childcare qualifications training through the Welsh Language and meet the targets of new recruits to achieve level 3 and level 5 qualifications to enable them to work in the childcare sector.

12. Basis for calculating subsidies

The value of subsidies awarded under this scheme will be based upon the costs of delivering level 3 and 5 qualifications to childcare practitioners to cover the costs of assessors, instructors, DBS checks, validation of training and work-based training materials

13. Maximum subsidy allowable under the scheme

£20,000

14. Contact information

Subsidy Control Unit

Welsh Government
Cathays Park
Cardiff CF10 3NQ
United Kingdom

Telephone: + 44 (0)3000 604 400

Rydym yn croesawu galwadau a gohebiaeth yn Gymraeg / We welcome calls and correspondence in Welsh.

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