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Practical tools and insights for parents working in the screen sector in Wales.

Balancing work and care in the creative industries isn’t easy but you’re not alone. Here you’ll find trusted organisations, research and examples to help you make confident choices about work, care and career.

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These resources come from across Wales, the UK and beyond; charities, unions, employers, and researchers. Some focus on the screen sector. Others share lessons that travel well. Together, they bring you the best thinking from wherever it lives, all in one place.

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Every link takes you straight to the original source so you can dive deeper or take action right away.

Connection changes everything. This section lists mentoring schemes, leadership programmes and networks for creative professionals in Wales and across the UK.

When work and care collide, it helps to know your rights. Here you’ll find free advice and helplines on contracts, parental leave, discrimination and safety at work. Whether freelance or employed, these links help you understand your options.

Job sharing can make creative work more sustainable for parents, employers and productions. Here you’ll find case studies and toolkits showing how it works inside and outside the screen sector.

Finding and managing childcare can shape everything about work and family life. This section brings together practical tools, funding schemes, and fresh research from Welsh policy to UK-wide insight.

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How can I get up to 30 hours of funded childcare for my 3 or 4 year-old?

Working parents in Wales can claim up to 30 hours of funded childcare and early education each week. This page explains eligibility, term dates and how to apply.

What extra childcare support is available for families with children under 4?

Flying Start offers free part-time childcare, health visiting and early learning support in eligible areas. Check if your postcode qualifies.

Where can I find registered and trusted childcare providers in Wales?

Search the Early Years Wales directory for registered childcare, including bilingual and Welsh-medium settings. It also offers advice and training for professionals.

How is childcare quality monitored and regulated in Wales?

Social Care Wales explains how childcare is inspected and what high-quality early years provision looks like, useful if you’re comparing providers.

What do I need to know about finding and paying for childcare in Wales?

The Welsh Government brings everything together; from funding schemes to guidance on choosing childcare and understanding new policies.

What does childcare provision look like where I live?

Every local authority publishes a Childcare Sufficiency Assessment showing what’s available, where gaps exist, and local plans to improve access.

Why does childcare access and cost still vary across Wales?

The Bevan Foundation explores regional differences in childcare cost and supply and what’s needed to make work and care more compatible.

How does childcare policy and guidance work behind the scenes in Wales?

Welsh Government’s statutory guidance sets out what local authorities must do to support families the policy basis behind local childcare offers.

How can a job-sharing toolkit help me design or request a shared role?

A free, practical guide from Working Families with checklists and templates to help employees and managers set up effective job-share arrangements.

How can employers use job-sharing to boost flexibility and retention?

The ABI’s employer guide explains how job-sharing increases productivity, diversity and retention, with case studies from across UK industries.

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