Hear from Barnsley’s Employees in the Childcare Sector
A collection of five videos to support recruitment and retention
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. […]
Local Authority Job Descriptions and Role Profiles – Early Adopters
From the start of the wraparound expansion project, four local authorities have been early adopters – supporting with additional data collection, information sharing and learning in order to provide other local authorities with best practice. These local authority job descriptions and role profiles provided by Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, and the Bi-Borough provide a helpful starting point for […]
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. The recording takes you through how to: use the problem-solving frameworks step by […]
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. The briefing was first published here in December 2024. Key enabler: dedicated staff resource In Norfolk, the team is headed by a strategic lead overseeing both the wraparound childcare and early years […]
Recruitment and Retention in Early Years and Wraparound Provision
Effective recruitment and retention are vital for maintaining high standards of care and education. Ensuring that we have the right staff who are committed and well-supported is crucial for providing consistent, quality care to children. This short recording aims to provide viewers with actionable strategies to attract and retain high-quality staff. Hear a provider, Lucy […]
Local Authority Team Structures – Early Adopters
From the start of the wraparound expansion project, four local authorities have been early adopters – supporting with additional data collection, information sharing and learning in order to provide other local authorities with best practice. These local authority structures provided by Early Adopter local authorities Cambridgeshire and the Bi-Borough provide an insight into how local authorities could […]
Developing Early Career Pathways Webinar
A session for local authorities recorded in September 2024
Let’s Be Confident… Promotion and Marketing to Stimulate Wraparound Demand
A Childcare Works session for local authorities recorded in October 2024