Recruiting and Retaining your Workforce
A toolkit created by the Department for Education for all those involved in delivering free breakfast clubs and wraparound childcare. Published December 2025
Resource Directory
This directory lists all the topics and resources available to local authorities on Childcare Works. It is a regularly updated downloadable PDF
Childcare Workforce Recruitment and Retention – Advice for early years and childcare providers
Childcare Works is the Department for Education’s delivery partner, supporting Local Authorities, providers, childminders and schools to deliver the expansion of the early years entitlements and wraparound childcare programme. We know that recruitment and retention of staff is one of the sector’s biggest challenges so we have created Advice for early years and childcare providers […]
Hear from Barnsley’s Employees in the Childcare Sector
A collection of five videos to support recruitment and retention
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 […]
Developing Early Career Pathways Webinar
A session for local authorities recorded in September 2024