Briefing on Wraparound Childcare for School Governors and Head Teachers

This document provides comprehensive guidance on wraparound childcare for school governors and head teachers in England. It covers the definition and types of wraparound childcare, its benefits, implementation strategies, legal and regulatory requirements, and guidance on selecting external providers. The content includes detailed information on conducting needs assessments, developing service blueprints, financial planning, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and Ofsted regulations.

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Let’s Be Confident… in Understanding How Schools Can Deliver Early Education Places

This 60-minute session built on the how the discussion started on 7 November which looks at the role of schools in sufficiency planning for the early years entitlements. It provided officers responsible for sufficiency planning and market management an opportunity to explore and understand the different ways schools can offer early years places to support action planning activity.

Recruitment and Retention in Early Years and Wraparound Provision

Effective recruitment and retention are vital for maintaining high standards of care and education. Ensuring that we have the right staff who are committed and well-supported is crucial for providing consistent, quality care to children. This short recording aims to provide viewers with actionable strategies to attract and retain high-quality staff. Hear a Provider discuss the current landscape, effective recruitment strategies, and practical retention techniques. Watch on Vimeo here

Breaking Down Barriers – Helping Providers See Opportunities, Not Challenges

This session explores how tools and frameworks can shift our perspectives to view perceived challenges as opportunities for growth and improvement. The short recording explores how SWOT analysis and the ‘5 Whys Method’ can be used to identify opportunities and overcome challenges. We take you through how to use the problem-solving frameworks step by step using two case studies. The session also considers how we can use scenario planning and strategic thinking to anticipate and mitigate...

Briefing on Wraparound Childcare for School Governors and Head Teachers

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Let’s Be Confident… ​in Understanding How Schools Can Deliver Early Education Places

Recruitment and Retention in Early Years and Wraparound Provision

Breaking Down Barriers – Helping Providers See Opportunities, Not Challenges

Let’s Be Confident… in Understanding How Schools Can Deliver Early Education Places