Gwynedd Council is extending the Flying Start scheme to the Pwllheli area, ensuring more young children and their families can access vital support during the early years of life.

Flying Start provides support for families with young children, focusing on improving outcomes for children from birth to the start of school.

The expansion is part of Welsh Government's ongoing commitment to reducing inequalities and giving children the best possible start in life. Eligible families can access a range of services, including health support, parenting support, speech and language support, and high-quality childcare.

The expansion means families in Pwllheli will be eligible to access Flying Start services for the first time, extending the support already available to families in other Gwynedd areas.

A new building funded by Welsh Government will be sited at Ysgol Cymerau grounds during 2027 to offer more childcare places for the scheme. Two-year-olds will be able to access funded childcare for 12-and-a-half hours a week initially.

Cllr Menna Trenholme, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children and Supporting Families, said: "We welcome the opportunity to extend Flying Start to more families in our communities.

“The early years are vital to a child's development, and the support provided through the programme helps families build strong foundations for future health, learning, and well-being.

“This extension is an important investment in our children and our communities."

Families living in Pwllheli will receive further information about their eligibility and the services available over the coming weeks.

Parents and carers are encouraged to visit the website www.gwynedd.llyw.cymru/flyingstart or contact the Flying Start team for more information at [email protected] or by calling 01286 678824.

Two maps detailing eligible areas are available at:

https://www.gov.wales/docs/statistics/lsoamaps/gwynedd/W01000108.pdf - Pwllheli North

https://www.gov.wales/docs/statistics/lsoamaps/gwynedd/W01000109.pdf - Pwllheli South