Childcare Legal, Policy & Regulatory Reforms TWG
Supports legal, policy, and regulatory reforms that enable the provision of quality, affordable childcare services.
Policy and regulation shape what is possible for children, workers, and providers. The Legal, Policy & Regulatory Reforms TWG works with governments and sector actors to strengthen frameworks that enable quality, affordable childcare.
Members focus on reforms that are implementable: clear standards, supportive oversight, and pathways that recognise diverse provision models while protecting children’s best interests.
The TWG is a space for honest policy dialogue, shared evidence, and coordinated advocacy that reinforces government leadership in the childcare ecosystem.
Focus areas
- Legal and regulatory frameworks for quality childcare
- Policy dialogue with national and county governments
- Implementation pathways that balance quality and affordability
- Evidence-informed advocacy for enabling environments
Who should join
- Policy and legal practitioners in ECD and social sectors
- Government counterparts at national and subnational levels
- CSOs engaged in childcare advocacy and reform
- Researchers generating evidence for policy change
Get involved in this TWG
Tell us about your organisation and how you’d like to contribute. The Secretariat will follow up with next steps.
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