Concerns some Welsh-language nurseries could close

There are concerns that some Welsh-language nurseries could face closure if more demands in the childcare sector fall on the shoulders of fewer volunteers.

At present, hundreds of Cylch Meithrin nurseries across Wales are run by volunteer committees who are part of the Mudiad Meithrin network.

But with increased financial, safeguarding and staffing demands, many volunteers have said the current arrangements are not fit for purpose.

Mudiad Meithrin have said its options were limited, since each Cylch was an independent charity.