Vodcast: How can LAs support childminders with the expanded entitlements – Helen Donohoe, PACEY
As part of the Childcare Works Early Years Rapid Learning series, we spoke with Helen Donohoe, CEO of PACEY, about how local authorities can support childminders as part of the expanded childcare entitlements. This video was first published here on March 2025. For more information on supporting childminders, click here.
Case Study: Working with Childminders, Lessons from Hillingdon
We spoke to Hillingdon about their approach, challenges, and successes in supporting childminders, here’s what they had to say: How does Hillingdon engage with childminders to support early years entitlements? In Hillingdon, we believe in proactive engagement with childminders as key stakeholders in early years education. Our Early Years Quality Team leads this effort, offering […]
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 […]
Case Study: Promoting Childminding as a Career – Wraparound Focus
In a childminder recruitment and retention consultation by the Department for Education (March to May 2024), the following were cited as contributing to a decline in childminder numbers: Time and cost of registering Property restrictions Issues related to entitlement funding and universal credit Feelings of isolation A lack of recognition for the profession Business administration […]
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 […]
Local Authority Organisational Structures in Early Years Teams
These case studies showcase five different examples of organisational structures in Local Authority Early Years teams, including size, roles and where teams are situated in the wider authority. They discuss what makes each approach a success, and offer practical reference tools for any Local Authority leaders exploring options for their own teams and local context. […]
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!
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 – […]