Resource Directory
This Childcare Works Resource Directory was compiled in April 2025 for local authorities, and was last updated in June 2025. It was created as a useful short cut to finding information and support. The directory features links to resources from across the Childcare Works website and will be regularly updated. This resource was last updated […]
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 […]
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 […]
Local Authority Job Descriptions and Role Profiles – Early Adopters
These local authority job descriptions and role profiles provided by Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, and the Bi-Borough provide a helpful starting point for local authorities increasing capacity within their teams. Bi-Borough JD Template Wraparound Strategic Transformation Lead Cambridgeshire Place Planning Officer JD and PS Central Beds WAC adviser advert April 2024 Central Beds Role Profile – […]
Local Authority Recruitment for the National Wraparound Childcare Programme
This briefing sets out insights into Local Authority recruitment for the National Wraparound Childcare Programme, from wraparound Early Adopter Local Authorities and others. Key enabler: dedicated staff resource In Norfolk, the team is headed by a strategic lead overseeing both the wraparound childcare and early years divisions. They are supported by four managers who share […]
Local Authority Team Structures – Early Adopters
These local authority structures provided by Early Adopter local authorities Cambridgeshire and the Bi-Borough provide an insight into how local authorities could structure their teams. Cambridge Governance Structure Bi Borough Current Structure Chart June 2024
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
Supply and Demand Mapping: Insights from Bi-Borough
This document sets out insights on supply and demand mapping for the wraparound programme from the Early Adopter: Bi-Borough