Effective Transitions
This resource is the tenth session from a larger resource package, to view the full package of resources click here. This session covers: Key principles of transition Strategies to support transition Building trusting relationships Taking a child-centred approach
How Cambridgeshire Brings Playwork Practice into Wraparound Childcare
00:00 Chapter 1 – Introduction to key principles of playwork 02:47 Chapter 2 – Benefits of incorporating playwork in wraparound childcare 06:00 Chapter 3 – Building high quality play environments 08:55 Chapter 4 – Challenges to incorporating playwork in wraparound care 11:15 Chapter 5 – Strategies to monitor and assess the quality of playwork 18:15 Chapter 6 – Training and resources 20:55 Chapter […]
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. Looking for Session 2 from 19th February? Find the […]
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 Years and Wraparound Toolkit Launch
This session was an online walkthrough for the Early Years and Wraparound Toolkit for local authorities. The aim of this walkthrough was to provide LAs with a clear understanding of how the toolkits work by highlighting the relevant sections, describing how it can be used and how local authorities can promote these valuable resources to […]
Hear from Barnsley’s Employees in the Childcare Sector
Barnsley local authority’s recruitment and retention Task and Finish group has created five Youtube videos as part of a package to support recruitment and retention in the childcare sector. Watch them by clicking the links below: Lauren the Early Years Apprentice Kimberley the Early Years Practitioner Kate the Portage Practitioner Gaynor the Home Based Childminder […]
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!
Meet Lucy Lewin
Lucy features in some of the recorded presentations. In this video clip she introduces herself and her background in early years and childcare.