Resource Directory
This directory lists all the topics and resources available to local authorities on Childcare Works. It is a regularly updated downloadable PDF
Sufficiency Assessment – A Childcare Works Resource Directory
This downloadable PDF lists all the Childcare Works resources available to local authorities on the topic of sufficiency
Maximising Existing Marketing and Promotional Materials – a Resource for Local Authorities
Childcare Works has created this summary document (PDF) which details information and guidance for you as a local authority to use and content you can share with schools, childminders and PVI group providers to signpost directly to the marketing and promotion support available on the HUB and Childcare Choices. We have created this document for […]
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. These insights were first published […]
Case study: Wraparound Parent Demand Survey
How do you know if parents want wraparound care? Developing an effective approach to carrying out a parent demand survey. When providing wraparound care, it is essential to understand the demand from parents. A parent demand survey can help do this as well as making sure wraparound care suits parents’ needs. Knowsley Council wraparound team […]
Effective Childcare Demand Surveys for Parents
Childcare demand surveys for parents are an essential part of any sufficiency planning. They should be used in partnership with provider supply surveys. Learn more about designing provider surveys Here we look at some of the features of different surveys to help inform the design of parental demand surveys. Some of these surveys were used […]
DfE Local Authority Webinar on Early Years Places – Supply and Demand Analysis
A recording of a DfE webinar for local authorities. Recorded in October 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