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 […]
Early Years Funding: 2025 to 2026
Department for Education information for local authorities and settings about early years funding for the 2025 to 2026 financial year.
Case Study: Local authority management of SEN Inclusion Funding (SENIF) and Disability Access Funding
On 9 December 2024, the Department for Education published details of local authorities’ early years entitlements funding for 2025-26. To accompany this announcement, the department has shared these examples of local authority practice as a tool for all authorities to use as they are thinking about how to develop their EY SEND approaches locally. These examples have […]
Business Plan Template and Financial Forecasting Tool for Wraparound Providers
Business Plan Template The Business Plan Template from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council can be used by providers who are setting up or expanding wraparound provision and may support programme funding applications. View business plan here Financial Forecasting Tool The Financial Forecasting Tool from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is a spreadsheet which […]
LA Website with Well Laid-Out Content for Providers Including Application process
Devon County Council’s website is an example of good practice of how information can be presented to wraparound providers. It is well laid out, the provider application process is clearly shown and the use of menus and links means the information is easy to find and does not overwhelm the user. Please note that this […]
DfE Wraparound and Early Years LA Webinar Q&A
A DfE webinar for local authorities recorded in August 2024
Template Memorandum of Understanding – Wraparound DfE Programme
This template Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) developed by the Bi-Borough (an Early Adopter) outlines their collaboration with schools for the National Wraparound Childcare Programme funded by the Department for Education. It details funding to expand childcare services from 8 am to 6 pm during term time, supporting parents to work or study. The MoU […]
Wraparound Childcare Funding Information
Easy-read information and guidance developed by Essex County Council for providers about funding opportunities (capital and revenue funding) for wraparound childcare. This resource was published in June 2024. Please note that this resource was created by a local authority and shared with Childcare Works. Whilst we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, materials not […]
Help to Grow: Management Essentials
A free, online course that explains the essential business concepts required for growth. Through a series of practical, bite-sized videos and supporting resources, you will explore how to think more strategically about your business, your target market and your go-to-market strategy. This resource was published in June 2024.