Wraparound Delivery Plan Update & Spring Management Information – Q&A Session 1
This session which took place on the 5th of February 2025 was a talk through of the Delivery Plan and Management Information process by Childcare Works colleagues, it was an opportunity for LAs to ask any questions regarding completing and submitting your DP and MI return.
Wraparound Delivery Plan Update & Spring Management Information
This Department for Education and Childcare Works-led session provided LAs with key information and tips to successfully complete the Delivery Plan template and Management Information survey submission. The session also provided LAs with the opportunity to have their questions answered about the DP and MI survey, this part of the session was not recorded.
Early Adopters for Wraparound Care
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What Have We Learnt with Wraparound Programme Early Adopters?
We have reflected upon some of 2024’s key learning from the Wraparound Early Adopters – those that put themselves forward for early rollout of the wraparound programme in the summer term 2024. Here, we set out our top six insights into implementing and scaling of the National Wraparound Childcare Programme. We highlight some of the […]
Top Tips for Engaging with Early Years and Wraparound Providers: 5 Local Authority Examples
Local authorities play a crucial role in supporting and engaging with early years settings and wraparound care providers. While this can sometimes be easy, you may also need to explore innovative ways to enhance partnerships. This blog highlights best practice and new opportunities for engagement with childcare providers. From recognition events to digital platforms, each […]
Case Study: Promoting childminding as a Career – Wraparound Focus
In a childminder recruitment and retention consultation by the Department for Education (March to May 2024), the following were cited as contributing to a decline in childminder numbers: Time and cost of registering Property restrictions Issues related to entitlement funding and universal credit Feelings of isolation A lack of recognition for the profession Business administration […]
Wraparound Parent Demand Survey Case Study
How do you know if parents want wraparound care? Developing an effective approach to carrying out a parent demand survey. When providing wraparound care, it is essential to understand the demand from parents. A parent demand survey can help do this as well as making sure wraparound care suits parents’ needs. Knowsley Council wraparound team […]
Effective Childcare Provider Surveys
To assess childcare sufficiency in a local area, Local Authorities find it is essential to understand the local market through a range of activities. A provider survey can help as part of this, to ensure supply better meets parent demand. You can learn more about understanding parent demand through surveys, here. Here we look at […]
Effective Childcare Demand Surveys for Parents
Childcare demand surveys for parents are an essential part of any sufficiency planning. They should be used in partnership with provider supply surveys. You can learn more about designing provider surveys, here. Here we look at some of the features of different surveys to help inform the design of parental demand surveys. Some of these […]