Case Study: Expanding a Childminding Business to Offer Wraparound Care
Introduction With the national expansion of wraparound care creating growing demand for before and after school care services, it is an exciting opportunity and key way for childminders to sustain and develop their businesses. The national programme aims to help working parents better balance their careers and childcare responsibilities, while creating significant opportunities for childcare […]
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 […]
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 […]
Barnsley’s Expansion Monitoring Form
This form, created by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, is used by their Childcare Sufficiency Team with wraparound providers who have received funding to monitor progress and usage of the funding. Other local authorities could use this resource as template to create their own, should it be useful for their area. Please note that this […]
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!
Invoicing, Consumables, and Charging Structures
This resource was first published in December 2024, and has been updated in April 2025. Effective management of invoicing consumables and charging structures is crucial for maintaining transparency and fairness as required by the DfE statutory and operational guidance. This recording considers the requirements of the operational guidance and explores invoicing good practice. Hear first-hand […]
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 […]
Supporting Providers to have Courageous Conversations
Courageous conversations are essential for maintaining a healthy and transparent environment in childcare settings. They help address issues promptly and build trust among staff and parents. This recording discusses how to conduct difficult discussions openly and constructively, so we enhance relationships with parents and staff. This video was first published here in December 2024. Watch […]
Marketing and Promotion – Finding and Keeping Customers
This short recording considers marketing from a childcare provider’s perspective. It considers strategies to attract new families and retain existing ones. It highlights how effective marketing activity which includes digital and community-based marketing/events, social media, customer feedback, and compelling content can build a strong, appealing brand that resonates with families to ensure a steady flow […]