This collection of three short videos was created with Plymouth City Council to demonstrate benefits of wraparound care.
Benefits of Wraparound to Parents
Hear from Olivia, Headteacher of Ernesettle Community School, about how wraparound funding has enabled her school to extend places, purchase new equipment, and facilitate an exciting new project where the children have been designing new food menus for breakfast club. Olivia shares how parents have fed back that wraparound care has been a lifeline for enabling them to get to work, while having the peace of mind that their children are receiving breakfast and support from staff.
Benefits of Wraparound in School-Run Provision
Hear from Nicola, Headteacher of Torbridge Primary School, about how wraparound funding has enabled the school to improve the wraparound space and food offer, developing a fresh new menu. Nicola shares how the funding has had a positive effect on the children, such as the purchase of new equipment to support development of social skills, opportunities to play, different activities and support with homework.
Benefits to Children, including those with SEND
Hear from Olivia, Headteacher of Ernesettle Community School, about how wraparound care supports a smooth transition into the school day, and creates positive routine and start to children's days.
These videos were first published in July 2025.