National Wraparound Childcare Programme

The National Wraparound Childcare Programme is a government initiative aimed at providing accessible childcare for primary school-aged children in England.

The program, announced in the 2023 Spring Budget, seeks to ensure that by 2026, all parents who need it can access term-time childcare from 8 am to 6 pm in their local area, facilitating better employment opportunities for parents. The government is investing £289 million over two years to support this expansion, which includes before and after school care. The programme is designed to support working families and improve labor market participation. 

For further information, please explore the following links: 

Wraparound childcare | Bradford Council

Wraparound childcare: Everything you need to know about before and after school childcare – The Education Hub