Creating early years capacity in preparation for September 2025 – Slide Deck for LAs
This resource was first published in May 2025. A slide deck with notes for local authorities using the recorded information session content. This can be used in whole or part and has place holders for your local information to be inserted. This can be used as part of briefings, networks or as part of business […]
Social Media Assets Promoting the Childcare Works HUB
Childcare Works has developed a package of social media assets (PDF version) for you to use on your social media accounts – to help spread the word about the free HUB resources available to all childcare providers and schools. Individual assets for use on social media and in your newsletters can also be downloaded (.png) […]
Barnsley’s Expansion Monitoring Form
This form, created by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, is used by their Childcare Sufficiency Team with wraparound providers who have received funding to monitor progress and usage of the funding. Other local authorities could use this resource as template to create their own, should it be useful for their area. Please note that this […]
Briefing on Wraparound Childcare for School Governors and Head Teachers
This document provides comprehensive guidance on wraparound childcare for school governors and head teachers in England. It covers the definition and types of wraparound childcare, its benefits, implementation strategies, legal and regulatory requirements, and guidance on selecting external providers. The content includes detailed information on conducting needs assessments, developing service blueprints, financial planning, and ensuring […]
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 here Financial Forecasting Tool The Financial Forecasting Tool from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is a spreadsheet which supports the […]
Wraparound Project Management Template
This template from Halton local authority provides a comprehensive summary report, containing key elements of the Wraparound programme in one document, including: A summary of recent actions completed. A visual roadmap of the LA’s delivery plan. A copy of the approved delivery plan. Capacity funding plan. Related documents – application form, grant agreement etc. Key […]
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 specifies […]
Template Expression of Interest Form: Wraparound Care Funding
From the Northern Ireland Executive, a best practice EOI form template for Wraparound funding. Intended to inform the provider’s application process, refine their application idea or signpost the provider to a more appropriate funding body. Please note that this resource was created by a local authority and shared with Childcare Works. Whilst we strive to […]
Funding Opportunities for Providers
A example list from Norfolk County Council of early years funding opportunities available to providers along with template expression of interest forms for prospective applicants. 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 created by Childcare […]