{"id":18372,"date":"2025-07-21T11:56:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T10:56:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/?post_type=dcc_docs_document&#038;p=18372"},"modified":"2025-07-21T12:34:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T11:34:57","slug":"wraparound-childcare-revenue-funding-handbook-for-all-funded-providers","status":"publish","type":"dcc_docs_document","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/document\/wraparound-childcare-revenue-funding-handbook-for-all-funded-providers\/","title":{"rendered":"Wraparound childcare revenue funding handbook for all funded providers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column doc-aside is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#a\">About this document<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#overview-actions-to-check\">Overview actions to check<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#funding\">Funding\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#monitoring-timetable-head-count-weeks\">Monitoring timetable &#8211;\u00a0 head count weeks\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#registration-forms-parental-agreements\">Registration forms \/ parental agreements<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#financial-management-and-fees\">Financial management and fees\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#charging-parents-things-to-consider\">Charging parents &#8211; things to consider<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#safeguaridng\">Safeguarding<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#premises\">Premises<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#communication\">Communication\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#transport\">Transport\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#policies\">Policies\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-activities-should-we-offer\">What activities should we offer?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#the-playwork-principles\">The Playwork Principles<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#promoting-your-club\">Promoting your club<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#childcare-works-launch-wraparound-and-early-years-provider-toolkits\">Childcare Works launch wraparound and early years provider toolkits\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#support-with-childcare-costs-for-parents\">Support with childcare costs for parents?\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#staffing-is-a-major-issue-for-many-settings\">Staffing is a major issue for many settings\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#staff-qualifications-before-after-school-care-and-holiday-provision\">Staff qualifications: before\/after school care and holiday provision\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#information-on-the-grant-funding\">Information on the grant funding\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div><\/aside>\n\n\n\t<div class=\"dcc-documents-cpt-fixed dccdocs-sticky dccdocs-hidden\">\r\n    <div class=\"grid-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\">\r\n            <div class=\"cell medium-12\">\r\n                <a class=\"back-to-top hide-for-print\" href=\"#dcc-documents-cpt-contents\"><svg class=\"app-c-back-to-top__icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"17\" viewBox=\"0 0 13 17\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M6.5 0L0 6.5 1.4 8l4-4v12.7h2V4l4.3 4L13 6.4z\"><\/path><\/svg> Contents<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column doc-content is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<article class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a\">About this document<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This document is designed to help and support you to run a successful childcare program. We do recommend you read this. If you have any questions which are not included here please contact us on the email above so we are sure to have included all relevant information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Devon wants to promote high quality childcare, this document will help to guide you to consider high quality practice and procedures. As a wraparound childcare provider you are responsible for the children in your care and to make the club sustainable in the longer term, you will need to have a robust set of polices specifically designed for childcare and a secure bookings and fees system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Devon Early Years and Childcare advisors, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/for-providers\/early-years-and-childcare-adviser-contacts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Early Years and Childcare Service &#8211; meet the team &#8211; Information for childcare providers (devon.gov.uk)<\/a>&nbsp; are your first stop for day-to-day advice and support. Within your first year or operation all wraparound funded childcare providers will receive visit from your local EYCA.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is so we can observe your practice and staffing. If you have been funded for a <strong>two staff<\/strong> model, we would expect there to be two staff on duty.&nbsp; We do understand if many of the children have left by 5pm it may be worth reducing staffing for the final hour <strong>but<\/strong> this would need to be risk assessed, and there should be another staff member on site within sight and sound of the childcare provision.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please see the Devon Early Years information pages: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/for-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">For providers &#8211; Information for childcare providers<\/a>. There are templates and information for all aspects of setting up childcare.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Any questions please contact<\/strong>: <br><a href=\"mailto:educate.earlyyearswraparound-mailbox@devon.gov.uk\">educate.earlyyearswraparound-mailbox@devon.gov.uk<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"overview-actions-to-check\">Overview actions to check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the school is managing the childcare, then the schools finance officer must be informed of the changes, and hours of operation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the childcare is on the school site, the school&#8217;s insurers will need to be informed of the hours of operation on the school site as it may impact the insurance cover<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is advisable to provide temporary staff contracts for the hours working in the wraparound provision, especially if the staff are already employed in the school for other rolls, as there may be redundancy liabilities if the club does not continue after the funding period. We advise all childcare providers schools or PVI to take advice from HR, ACAS or an employment specialist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"funding\">Funding&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For parents to change their work, or training patterns there needs to be reliable childcare available.\u202f We are working on an &#8220;<strong>over supply<\/strong>&#8221; of places. When parents know they can rely on the service it is hoped numbers will increase over time. \u202fBy providing the funding this reduces the financial risk for schools and providers delivering wraparound provision: \u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/65d859af6efa83001ddcc55b\/National_Wraparound_Childcare_Programme_Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Wraparound Childcare Programme Handbook &#8211; a guide for local authorities<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will receive your funding each half term as described in your award letter&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will be asked to feedback on a <strong>head count week<\/strong> to be able to monitor the success of your provision.\u202f The Headcount week will be one or two weeks before the end of term to allow time to process the next payment for the following half term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Department for Education (DfE) requires a&nbsp; Management Information return every half term.&nbsp; We will send you information about this<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Failure to complete the monitoring forms will result in&nbsp;delay in your next funding payment<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We will be using the data to feedback to DfE. We do not require personal data from the children, we will ask about<br>&#8211; Attendance<br>&#8211; Staffing ratio<br>&#8211; Fees&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"monitoring-timetable-head-count-weeks\">Monitoring timetable &#8211;&nbsp; head count weeks&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Autumn Term 2025 -\u202f\u202f<\/strong>13 to 17 October\u202f<strong>and<\/strong>\u202f8 to 12 December&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Spring Term 2026 -\u202f \u202f<\/strong>9 to 13 February\u202f<strong>and<\/strong>\u202f16 to 21 March&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Summer Term 2026 \u2013\u202f<\/strong>11 to 15 May\u202f<strong>and\u202f<\/strong>\u202f6 to 10 July&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"registration-forms-parental-agreements\">Registration forms \/ parental agreements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is recommended that you have a registration agreement when children are booked into the club, this would be a document parents sign to agree to your terms and conditions of your childcare club, things that could be included.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Children\u2019s details including medical and dietary requirements<\/strong> &#8211; although as a school you will have this information, the staff in the wrapround will often be different to school staff, it is confidential information (adhere to GDPR regulations). Staff in the childcare will need to know these details to support the children&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Emergency contacts<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;it is recommended you have a code word for the collection of the children in case the parent or guardian is unable to collect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Photos permissions<\/strong>&#8211; many settings like to take photos during sessions for publicity, but you need parental permission to photograph children. You also need to be clear what you will use the photos for, and how you will store them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Booking conditions &#8211;&nbsp; <\/strong>due to staff ratios and space constraints you may not be able to take every child every session, will you allow ad-hoc bookings, or advanced bookings only?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fees policies, <\/strong>see below.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"financial-management-and-fees\">Financial management and fees&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Programme funding<\/strong> can be used for covering costs including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staffing&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Training&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Transport (hire not purchase)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resources&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Contribution to running costs (but <strong>not<\/strong> for existing wraparound childcare places)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It <strong>cannot<\/strong> be used <strong>to subsidise the cost of places.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You will need to create a <strong>business plan <\/strong>for your new provision. Details of how to do this are available on our website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/for-providers\/management-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Management Support &#8211; Information for childcare providers<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the wraparound website <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/for-providers\/wrap-around-childcare\/wraparound-childcare-information-for-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wraparound childcare &#8211; Information for providers &#8211; Information for childcare providers<\/a>. \u201capply for wraparound provision\u201d , there is an <strong>example childcare business plan <\/strong>which will help to calculate how many children you need a day to break even.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We advise you have a <strong>robust fees policy<\/strong>, which is shared with parents when they register their child.&nbsp; This gives you something to refer to in the case of a dispute with families as&nbsp; both you and the parents have a full understanding of the fees.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"charging-parents-things-to-consider\"><strong>Charging parents &#8211; things to consider<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your fees structure can be the difference between being sustainable or not. Funding <strong>cannot<\/strong> be used to subsidise parent fees.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you have parents owing fees?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you charge in advance or in arrears?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you charge if children are ill?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Split session fees or hourly rates<\/strong> &#8211; whilst charging parents for the hours the children actually attend is helpful for the parents, if most children leave by 5pm you may be staying open with just a few children and two staff members which means you are not covering costs&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sibling discounts<\/strong> \u2013 these can be very helpful for parents, but you will need to calculate if you can afford this, it could mean you are offering free spaces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free places for staff children &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>it can be a positive to attract staff to work in the childcare provision, by offering free places to their own children, consider ratios, and if you are offering free places these children are still included within your ratios, are you turning away paying children for free children? Some schools like to offer childcare for school staff or governors, again you need to look at the space available in the club, if you are turning paying children away for free places, it can seriously affect your long term sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Late collection fees<\/strong> &#8211; if parents do not collect by 6pm,&nbsp;you are still going to have to pay staff, (could be two staff members),&nbsp;may also impact on your insurance. We recommended a high late collection fee, which is publicised to the parents through your policies. There are always issues when parents could be delayed, traffic etc, but the parents should be in contact with the staff.&nbsp; Often friends or family could collect in an emergency. (this is when the code words for collection of the children are needed).&nbsp; If the child is not collected then you have a duty to safeguard the children which may mean you need to contact social services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Suggested wording for a late collection policy:<br><br><em>The school expects children to be picked up promptly at the end of the childcare session, (6.00pm). If this does not occur, the <strong>childcare provider<\/strong> will assume an emergency has caused the delay and will instigate child protection procedures, unless parents make contact to let the childcare setting know they will be delayed. If&nbsp; children are uncollected&nbsp; <strong>x number of minutes<\/strong> after the end of the wraparound, and the staff have exhausted all efforts in contacting parents\/guardians and emergency contact numbers, the provision is legally required to contact Children\u2019s Social Care, for advice and guidance.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>A late collection fee of<strong> XXX <\/strong>will be charged.&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"safeguaridng\">Safeguarding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All schools and childcare providers should have robust safeguarding policies in place. Childcare settings should ensure the safeguarding policies will cover the childcare hours, as well as the school hours.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information see documents below.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/dealing-with-issues-relating-to-parental-responsibility\/understanding-and-dealing-with-issues-relating-to-parental-responsibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understanding and dealing with issues relating to parental responsibility &#8211; GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/keeping-children-safe-in-education--2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/keeping-children-safe-in-education&#8211;2<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"premises\">Premises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The space used for the wraparound care should have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An area to hygienically prepare, serve and store food, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/school-food-standards-resources-for-schools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/school-food-standards-resources-for-schools<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easy, close access to toilets&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>access to outside and inside space with room for the children to run-around or play.&nbsp;&nbsp;A normal classroom layout may not be the best place for out of school care as wraparound care is focused on free play&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Outside space is a good resource to have, but think about your staffing models as not all children may want to be outside at the same time, you may need to consider having a member of staff inside and one outside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"communication\">Communication&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many schools who run childcare provision rely on a mobile phone or intercom system for the parents to be able to contact the staff and for entry into the school. Remember school staff will not be in the office in after school clubs, so therefore other systems will be required for the parents to gain access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The use of a walkie-talkie to communicate between the staff members in the different areas is helpful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transport\">Transport&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Many provisions require taking children from one school to&nbsp; another&nbsp; for childcare.&nbsp; Sometimes this could be via a walking bus, it is advisable to have a Risk Assessment for the walking bus, and provide florescent tabards for the children to wear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When too far to walk a mini-bus or taxi may be required. The DCC transport teams, can offer advice. Key issues to consider include&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organisations that provide transport on a not-for-profit basis can apply for permits under section 19 or section 22 of the Transport Act 1985. These permits allow the holder to operate transport services for hire or reward without the need for a full public service vehicle operator (PSV \u2018O\u2019) licence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/section-19-and-22-permits-not-for-profit-passenger-transport\/section-19-and-22-permits-not-for-profit-passenger-transport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 19 and 22 permits and obligations: not for profit passenger transport &#8211; GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a>. However, as parents are paying for the wraparound childcare, this classes as \u201cpayment or reward\u201d.&nbsp; Therefore, you need to have drivers with a Minibus licences&nbsp;and a PSV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/driving-school-minibuses-advice-for-schools-and-local-authorities\/driving-school-minibuses-advice-for-schools-and-local-authorities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Driving school minibuses: advice for schools and local authorities &#8211; GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/driving-a-minibus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Driving a minibus &#8211; GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DCC Transport pages for parents are here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/educationandfamilies\/guide\/primary-school-transport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Primary school transport Archives \u2013 Education and Families (devon.gov.uk)<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"policies\">Policies&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If a school is running the childcare, many use the school policies for the out of school club, however it is preferable to have polices specifically for the childcare. Especially inclusion and SEND policies as the children\u2019s needs in childcare provision will be different from those required during a school day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-activities-should-we-offer\">What activities should we offer?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Out of school clubs should be fun.<\/strong> When the club is dynamic and stimulating children will want to attend.&nbsp;There should be a wide range of activities which are changed regularly.&nbsp;Activities could include,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sports, Outdoor play,&nbsp; Arts and crafts&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Board games,&nbsp; team games, toys,&nbsp; and books<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cooking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Quiet area with soft seating to relax<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-playwork-principles\">The Playwork Principles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An understanding of the Playwork Principles will help&nbsp; with the development of your club:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All children and young people need to play. The impulse to play is innate. Play is a biological, psychological and social necessity, and is fundamental to the healthy development and wellbeing of individuals and communities.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Play is a process that is freely chosen, personally directed and intrinsically motivated. That is, children and young people determine and control the content and intent of their play, by following their own instincts, ideas and interests, in their own way for their own reasons.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The prime focus and essence of playwork is to support and facilitate the play process and this should inform the development of play policy, strategy, training and education.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For playworkers, the play process takes precedence and playworkers act as advocates for play when engaging with adult-led agendas.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The role of the playworker is to support all children and young people in the creation of a space in which they can play.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"6\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The playworker\u2019s response to children and young people playing is based on a sound up-to-date knowledge of the play process, and reflective practice.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"7\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Playworkers recognise their own impact on the play space and also the impact of children and young people\u2019s play on the playworker.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Playworkers choose an intervention style that enables children and young people to extend their play. All playworker intervention must balance risk with the developmental benefit and wellbeing of children.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bing.com\/videos\/riverview\/relatedvideo?q=playwork%20principles&amp;mid=4A0BDA204EE4BCFD12894A0BDA204EE4BCFD1289&amp;ajaxhist=0\" rel=\"noopener\">This video outlines the playwork principles.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convention on the rights of the Child. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unicef.org\/child-rights-convention\/convention-text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Convention on the Rights of the Child text | UNICEF<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"promoting-your-club\">Promoting your club<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you are running the best possible wraparound childcare, if parents don\u2019t know about won&#8217;t they school&#8217;s use it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make use of&nbsp; school&#8217;s websites, book bag messages, social media etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Register on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/educationandfamilies\/early-years-and-childcare\/childcare-parents\/devon-family-information-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Family Information Service &#8211; Devon County Council<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Offer promotional vouchers e.g.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>free trial to all children, (make sure dates when the \u201cfree sessions\u201d are offered are really good fun).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cBring a friend for free\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Theme nights\/weeks e.g. pirates, storytelling.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Child consultation. re activities and resources, what do they want to do?&nbsp; Can they fund raise for play equipment they want?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/article>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"childcare-works-launch-wraparound-and-early-years-provider-toolkits\">Childcare Works launch wraparound and early years provider toolkits&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/childcareworks.org.uk\/wraparound-toolkit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Childcare Works toolkits<\/a> bring together everything you need to grow, sustain and start childcare provision.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The toolkits contain information specific to operating childcare provision, plus general information for businesses, childminders and charities, including expert marketing, HR and leadership and management, partnership working and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Content is organised into six \u2018topics\u2019:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business Planning&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Business Growth&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Running of Your Childcare Provision&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leadership and Management&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Partnership Working&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SEND and Inclusive Practice&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Access the Wraparound Toolkit \u2013\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchildcareworks.org.uk%2Fwraparound-toolkit%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNatalie.Elston%40devon.gov.uk%7C98b85559725a47f313a708dd362efc55%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C638726297602643210%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=lUeWyDhKgA5fmfuWFynzw4tFjQiCRNYeji13Yx2bD3Y%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wraparound Childcare Toolkit | from Childcare Works<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Access the Early Years Toolkit \u2013\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fchildcareworks.org.uk%2Fearly-years-toolkit%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CNatalie.Elston%40devon.gov.uk%7C98b85559725a47f313a708dd362efc55%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C638726297602661787%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=QPMW4myVzoqIiVcZnA6Y2mPy%2FRoa%2BNyLafDikH7w2%2F0%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Early Years Toolkit | from Childcare Works<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"support-with-childcare-costs-for-parents\">Support with childcare costs for parents?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most families can access government support to help pay for childcare, visit this site to find out more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcarechoices.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Homepage | Childcare Choices<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Families can access:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcarechoices.gov.uk\/whats-new\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What&#8217;s new? | Childcare Choices<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcarechoices.gov.uk\/15-and-30-hours-childcare-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">15 and 30 hours childcare support | Childcare Choices<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcarechoices.gov.uk\/universal-credit-childcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Credit Childcare | Childcare Choices<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcarechoices.gov.uk\/tax-free-childcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tax-Free Childcare | Childcare Choices<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support while you study <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/care-to-learn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Care to Learn: Overview &#8211; GOV.UK<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.childcarechoices.gov.uk\/school-aged-childcare\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School-aged childcare | Childcare Choices<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"staffing-is-a-major-issue-for-many-settings\"><strong>Staffing is a major issue for many settings&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are expecting staff to have experience of working with primary school aged children, and an understanding of play, preferably with a Playwork qualification. As part of the funding, Devon can provide playwork training.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Staffing ratios vary.&nbsp; As the focus age range for the wraparound funding is \u201cschool aged\u201d&nbsp;reception to year 6&nbsp; the EYFS guidance states <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/670fa42a30536cb92748328f\/EYFS_statutory_framework_for_group_and_school_-_based_providers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EYFS statutory framework for group and school-based providers<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3.5 \u201cWhere the provision is solely before\/after school* care for children who <strong>normally attend reception class (or older) during the school day<\/strong>, there must be <strong>sufficient staff as for a class of 30 children<\/strong>. It is for <strong>providers to determine how many staff are needed to ensure the safety and welfare of children<\/strong>, bearing in mind the type(s) of activity and the age and needs of the children. *School= schools, non-maintained schools, independent schools and academies. Page 33&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As childcare is <strong>not<\/strong> education, children are not doing structured work, there should be choice, and free play activities.&nbsp;A two staff working model is preferable, clubs can run with only one staff member if there are other staff on site.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3.35 Staffing arrangements must meet the needs of all children and ensure their safety.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3.36 Children must usually be within sight and hearing of staff and always within sight or hearing. Whilst eating, children must be within sight and hearing of a member of staff. Page 38&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Devon is offering a one and two staff model of funding.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Schools with less than 50 pupils on roll could receive a ONE staff member finance model. <\/strong>Depending on circumstances, safeguarding, lone working guidance, school policies and the space available for the delivery of the childcare etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"staff-qualifications-before-after-school-care-and-holiday-provision\">Staff qualifications: before\/after school care and holiday provision&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Essential<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>at least one staff member should hold relevant in-date certificates&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paediatric First Aid<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Food Hygiene&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Safeguarding&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preferable<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Playwork or Early Years level 2 or 3&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/670fa42a30536cb92748328f\/EYFS_statutory_framework_for_group_and_school_-_based_providers.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EYFS statutory framework for group and school-based providers<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3.5 \u201cIt is also for <strong>providers to determine what qualifications<\/strong>, if any, the manager and\/or staff should have. page 33&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Before\/after school care and holiday provision&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Settings that only provide care before and after school, for children who normally attend reception (or older) class during the school <strong>day do not need to meet or be guided by the learning and development and assessment requirements<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>However, settings providing this type of wraparound care for <strong>children younger than those in the reception class age range should continue to be guided by, but do not have to meet, the learning and development and assessment requirements<\/strong>. All such providers should discuss with parents and\/or carers (and other practitioners\/providers as appropriate, including school staff\/teachers) the support they intend to offer. page 5\/6&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"information-on-the-grant-funding\">Information on the grant funding&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Expectations of grant funded settings <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/media\/65d859af6efa83001ddcc55b\/National_Wraparound_Childcare_Programme_Handbook.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Wraparound Childcare Programme Handbook &#8211; a guide for local authorities<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expectations of all providers<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Work collaboratively with local authorities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respond to data collection requests from local authorities promptly.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adhere to statutory guidance, including to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure their provision is<strong> <\/strong>inclusive and has considered the needs of all children, including those with<strong> <\/strong>SEND and additional needs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where appropriate, promote availability of government childcare subsidies to parents, including Tax-Free childcare and Universal Credit childcare elements.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where in receipt of funding for the programme comply with funding and assurance requirements as set out in the funding agreement with their local authority.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Deliver provision that aligns with the quality principles, including the requirement for all private, voluntary and independent (PVI) providers to be Ofsted registered, or in the case of childminders, to be registered with Ofsted or a childminder agency.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Quality<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ofsted registration (schools must adhere to same standards)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Premises and facilities&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environment&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Staff-child interaction&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Voice of the child&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Resources&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"document-meta-acf-block clearfix \" id=\"block_10e42f5a7e9531f0ce5d7f0666d93354\"><div class=\" dcc-documents-meta\"><div class=\"dcc-documents-widget dcc-documents-widget-block\"><div class=\"dcc-documents-widget-box2\"><p class=\"dcc-documents-published\"><span>Published<\/span> <time datetime=\"2025-07-21T11:56:35+00:00\">21\/07\/2025 11:56am<\/time><\/p><p class=\"dcc-documents-updated\"><span>Last Updated<\/span> <time datetime=\"2025-07-21T12:34:57+00:00\">21\/07\/2025 12:34pm<\/time><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About this document This document is designed to help and support you to run a successful childcare program. 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