2579 Welsh Childcare Providers Achieve 96% SASS Submission Rate
Summary
Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) announced that 2,579 childcare and play providers in Wales completed this year's Self-Assessment of Service Statement (SASS), achieving a 96% submission rate. The data collected will be used to shape future support for the sector and focus regulatory activities on areas affecting children's wellbeing and development.
What changed
Care Inspectorate Wales published a news release announcing the completion of this year's Self-Assessment of Service Statement (SASS) cycle by Welsh childcare and play providers. The announcement reports a 96% submission rate from 2,579 providers, reflecting high compliance with the self-assessment framework.
Affected childcare and play providers in Wales should note that CIW will use the submitted data to guide future regulatory priorities and sector support. While the announcement is informational, providers who have not yet submitted SASS should ensure their submissions are current to maintain regulatory standing.
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20 April 2026
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2579 Welsh childcare and play providers complete their self-assessment
Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) is pleased to announce a 96% submission rate for this year's Self-Assessment of Service Statement (SASS). This fantastic result reflects the sector's commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
The information gathered will help shape future support for the sector and ensure that regulatory activities remain focused on areas that matter most to children's wellbeing and development.
Thank you to the 2579 childcare and play providers who took the time to complete their submission this year.
You can view a summary of the data collected from 2021 to 2025 here:
Data Tools | Care Inspectorate Wales
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