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 […]
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.
Let’s Be Confident… Testing and Gathering Evidence to Test Flexible Ways of Providing Wraparound Childcare
A recorded Childcare Works session for local authorities from November 2024
Let’s Talk About… Testing and Gathering Evidence to Test Flexible Ways of Providing Wraparound Childcare
A recorded Childcare Works session recorded in November 2024
Let’s Talk About… Engaging Schools in Sufficiency Planning for Early Years
A Childcare Works session for local authorities recorded in November 2024
‘Back to Basics’ Childcare Sufficiency (Session 1): The Sufficiency Duty Unpicked
A Childcare Works webinar for local authorities recorded in September 2024
‘Back to Basics’ Childcare Sufficiency (Session 2): Mapping Supply
A Childcare Works webinar for local authorities recorded in October 2024
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 […]
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 […]