Resource Directory
This directory lists all the topics and resources available to local authorities on Childcare Works. It is a regularly updated downloadable PDF
Childcare Works National Meeting
Watch recordings from the National Meeting for local authorities held in June 2025
Taking a strategic approach to HAF, wraparound childcare, childcare sufficiency and holiday provision for school-aged children
Watch a recording for local authority officers working across HAF, wraparound and childcare sufficiency. Published in September 2025
Route Map to 2026 for Early Years Expansion and Roll-out of the Wraparound Childcare Programme
The route maps for the Early Years expansion and Wraparound childcare suggest 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. […]
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 (first published here in January 2025) highlights best practice and new opportunities for engagement with childcare providers. […]
Wraparound Provision in Schools: Insights from the Bi-Borough
Case Study #1 This insightful case study explores a thriving wraparound care program in a Bi-borough school serving Westminster, and Kensington and Chelsea. It offers a detailed look at how one school has successfully implemented a comprehensive before and after-school care system that caters to a diverse community. The document provides valuable information on the […]
Wraparound Early Adopter Case Studies
A collection of four case studies
Let’s Be Confident… Working with Wraparound Providers
Watch this Childcare Works recorded webinar.
Let’s Talk About… Tax-Free Childcare and Other Childcare Support and How it Supports Sustainability
Slides with guidance for providers about tax free childcare and other support that supports business sustainability. This resource was published in May 2024.