Helping providers get the most out of Childcare Works HUB
The Childcare Works HUB is a one-stop shop hosting a wealth of resources, designed by our specialist team around the themes that you have told us are important, to support childcare providers in the expansion of the early years entitlements and implementation of the wraparound programme. Resources are continually being developed, and new content is being shared […]
Childcare Works – Webinar Summary (Summer and Autumn 2024)
Missed a webinar? This summary document includes links to resources including recordings and slides – a great way to recap on any content you may have missed, all in one place!
Route Map to 2025 for Early Years Expansion and Roll-out of the Wraparound Childcare Programme
The route map suggests where we feel local authorities need to be in terms of their planning for, and delivery of, the programmes at the end of each academic term and breaks down some of the tasks that need to be completed to help reach that point. It also confirms the key deadlines along the […]
Keeping the Child Central – Cultivating Inclusion in Wraparound Childcare
This two-hour session provides an opportunity for local authority officers to reflect and refresh thinking on SEND and inclusion in wraparound provision. Follow the below link to view the scenarios from the session. Each scenario contains suggested points to consider when discussing with or providing support to a provider. Keeping the child central – scenarios […]
DfE Local Authority Webinar on Early Years Places – Supply and Demand Analysis
Following the publication of the DfE’s assessment of local supply and demand for Early Years places, a webinar was held with Local Authorities on Friday 25 October 2024, which you can view here.
‘Back to Basics’ Childcare Sufficiency (Session 1): The Sufficiency Duty Unpicked
In response to requests from local authority colleagues, this webinar provided a comprehensive ‘back to basics’ review of the Childcare Sufficiency Duty. It included advice, guidance, and practical examples on planning and executing Childcare Sufficiency Assessments. Session 1: The Sufficiency Duty Unpicked Topic: Understanding the role of the local authority, market management, and achieving these goals […]
Business Plan Template and Financial Forecasting Tool for Wraparound Providers
The Business Plan Template from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council can be used by providers who are setting up or expanding wraparound provision and may support programme funding applications. The Financial Forecasting Tool is a spreadsheet which supports the production of a costed delivery plan, incorporating income, expenditure, places and occupancy to forecast profit/loss margins.
LA Website with Well Laid-Out Content for Providers Including Application process
Devon County Council’s website is an example of good practice of how information can be presented to providers. It is well laid out, the provider application process is clearly shown and the use of menus and links means the information is easy to find and does not overwhelm the user. Please note that this resource […]
Early Years SEND Assessment Guidance and Resources
The new Early Years SEND assessment guidance and resources, developed by the Department for Education in partnership with Dingley’s Promise, has been created to support a child-centred, strengths-based approach to assessing children’s needs and sharing their progress and learning with parents, carers and professionals.