{"id":16256,"date":"2024-06-14T10:41:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T09:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/?page_id=16256"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:56:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T09:56:07","slug":"wraparound-childcare-information-for-providers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/for-providers\/wrap-around-childcare\/wraparound-childcare-information-for-providers\/","title":{"rendered":"School-age childcare (including wraparound) &#8211; information for providers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The National Wraparound Childcare funding closed on 31 March 2026; however, practical support for childcare settings continues through advice, guidance and mentoring. Please contact: <a href=\"mailto:educate.earlyyearswraparound-mailbox@devon.gov.uk\">educate.earlyyearswraparound-mailbox@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"accordion \" data-accordion data-allow-all-closed=\"true\" data-multi-expand=\"true\" ><li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac1\" id=\"head1\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac1\">About school-age childcare <\/a><div id=\"mac1\" aria-labelledby=\"head1\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<h2>School-age childcare (SAC)<\/h2>\n<p>School\u2011age childcare is childcare for children aged 4 to 14 years (or up to 18 for disabled children) outside of the school day. This includes before\u2011 and after\u2011school clubs, breakfast clubs and holiday childcare.<\/p>\n<p>Devon County Council works to make sure school\u2011age childcare in Devon is high quality, affordable, accessible and inclusive for local families. This includes supporting the rollout of free breakfast clubs and strengthening links between holiday childcare and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/child-family-support\/family-support\/haf-programme\/\">Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme<\/a>, helping to create a more sustainable childcare offer across the county.<\/p>\n<p>Under the Childcare Act 2006, the Council has a legal duty to ensure there are enough childcare places for working parents, or parents who are studying or training. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/for-providers\/childcare-sufficiency\/\">childcare sufficiency<\/a> report helps Devon plan and develop childcare that meets the needs of children and families.<\/p>\n<h3>Department for Education\u2019s (DfE) vision for school-age childcare (SAC)<\/h3>\n<p>The need for childcare does not stop when children reach school-age. We know many families continue to need childcare before and after school, and during the school holidays. In addition to wider investment in more accessible early education and childcare, we are taking a strategic approach to the future of SAC which builds on the successes of programmes such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/wraparound-childcare-guidance-for-local-authorities\" rel=\"noopener\">Wraparound childcare: guidance for local authorities &#8211; GOV.UK<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/holiday-activities-and-food-programme\" rel=\"noopener\">Holiday activities and food programme &#8211; GOV.UK<\/a> and the national rollout of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/free-breakfast-clubs-guidance-for-schools-and-trusts\" rel=\"noopener\">Free breakfast clubs: guidance for schools and trusts &#8211; GOV.UK<\/a>, to ensure families are supported, year round, by an outstanding SAC system.<\/p>\n<h3>Why is SAC important?<\/h3>\n<p>The Government\u2019s aim is to make wraparound childcare available in\u202fevery primary school\u202facross England. This helps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Working parents\u202fmanage their schedules more easily<\/li>\n<li>Children\u202fbenefit from a safe, consistent environment before and after lessons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>What does SAC include?<\/h4>\n<p>School-age childcare extends the school day to cover the hours from\u202f8:00am to 6:00pm\u202fduring\u202fterm time.<\/p>\n<p>It includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Before-school care\u202f(e.g. breakfast clubs)<\/li>\n<li>After-school care\u202f(e.g. extended day provision)<\/li>\n<li>Holiday provision<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>How is it different from school activity clubs?<\/h4>\n<p>School-age childcare is\u202fnot the same\u202fas after-school clubs or enrichment activities. Here\u2019s how it differs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a\u202fregular childcare service, not a one-off or weekly club<\/li>\n<li>It must run\u202fevery school day, regardless of staff illness or bad weather<\/li>\n<li>If the school is open, the childcare must also be open<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information contact:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:educate.earlyyearswraparound-mailbox@devon.gov.uk\">educate.earlyyearswraparound-mailbox@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac3\" id=\"head3\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac3\">How to set up school-age childcare <\/a><div id=\"mac3\" aria-labelledby=\"head3\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<h2>How to set up school-age childcare<\/h2>\n<p>One of the first stages of setting up a wraparound provision is to gauge the \u201cneed\u201d for the childcare in your local area.<br \/>\nGaps in school\u2011age childcare are identified through Devon\u2019s annual Childcare Sufficiency Report: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/for-providers\/childcare-sufficiency\/\">Childcare sufficiency &#8211; Information for childcare providers<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Proving the demand for childcare in your school<\/h3>\n<p>We have produced a draft template for schools to send to parents to gauge the need. This is a template that can be adapted to your schools need.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ShareFormPage.aspx?id=gzehjWjLP0S7S5l_d_1b-7La9CvF7b9EqN7rDg2o13ZUQUxIMFFPS09VQVVLUEsyVk9INEZYTkNFNy4u&amp;sharetoken=90ggTDWnI5ie08Pgyyhj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Schools childcare survey for parents \u2013 example<\/a> &#8211; online forms template version<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Creating your business plan<\/h3>\n<p>You will need to create a financial plan to show that your club can run sustainably. We have provided a draft business plan to help you do this.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:x:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EWuDD50HuvVIj0GVOwLEKr0BVDUl00_VK-dE_gZcTTMCJw?e=Unk1pT\" rel=\"noopener\">Example childcare business plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Knowledge hub for childcare providers<\/h2>\n<p>Advice to setting up and managing a childcare business is available on the Knowledge Hub to register an account<\/p>\n<h3>Existing knowledge hub user<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fkhub.net%2Fgroup%2Fearlyyearsandwraparound&amp;data=05%7C02%7CTania.Skinner%40devon.gov.uk%7C5bea8ca074c342c14a2f08de79f8acb9%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C639082306116621343%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=oVM9qSYINL7V62sxmvY9NDMlWq4eupktx90lJxefi2Y%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Years Expansion and Wraparound Programmes &#8211; Knowledge Hub<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Request access<\/li>\n<li>Look out for an email from the Knowledge Hub confirming your registration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>New knowledge hub user<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Go to <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.khub.net%2Fsign-up&amp;data=05%7C02%7CTania.Skinner%40devon.gov.uk%7C5bea8ca074c342c14a2f08de79f8acb9%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C639082306116635050%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=L64z%2BQ5YFr6KD3FtPigbUWsU%2Fnn5QA8hEXLfoyM3fVE%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\">Sign up &#8211; Knowledge Hub<\/a>\u00a0and enter your details<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll receive an email to verify your email address. If you can\u2019t find the email, check Junk folders<\/li>\n<li>Follow the instructions provided, and contact <a href=\"mailto:support@khub.net\">support@khub.net<\/a>\u00a0if you have any issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Important &#8211; you will need to register your setting on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/for-providers\/providerselfupdate\/\">Devon Provider Self Update<\/a>. This is done through the <a id=\"menur1kl\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3a%2f%2foneonline.devon.gov.uk%2fccsproviderportal_live%2f&amp;data=05%7c02%7ctania.skinner%40devon.gov.uk%7ce245a9a4a2334a5b776908dd66029479%7c8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7c0%7c0%7c638778883480249839%7cunknown%7ctwfpbgzsb3d8eyjfbxb0eu1hcgkionrydwusilyioiiwljaumdawmcisilaioijxaw4zmiisikfoijoitwfpbcisilduijoyfq%3d%3d%7c0%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=s63rnw9u9rzmw9kieinyrn2edqvrfq97yzscthhw4zq%3d&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foneonline.devon.gov.uk%2FCCSProviderPortal_LIVE%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctania.skinner%40devon.gov.uk%7Ce245a9a4a2334a5b776908dd66029479%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C638778883480249839%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=S63RNW9U9rZMw9KIEInyrN2EDQvrFQ97YzsCthHW4zQ%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Provider Portal\">Provider Portal<\/a>. Some of this information is displayed on\u00a0<a id=\"menur1kn\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3a%2f%2fwww.findchildcareindevon.co.uk%2f&amp;data=05%7c02%7ctania.skinner%40devon.gov.uk%7ce245a9a4a2334a5b776908dd66029479%7c8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7c0%7c0%7c638778883480267308%7cunknown%7ctwfpbgzsb3d8eyjfbxb0eu1hcgkionrydwusilyioiiwljaumdawmcisilaioijxaw4zmiisikfoijoitwfpbcisilduijoyfq%3d%3d%7c0%7c%7c%7c&amp;sdata=3jl%2fhkxdqm1ggupfh4g8oo1ih5upltkjp3dvifuqfkg%3d&amp;reserved=0\" href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.findchildcareindevon.co.uk%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctania.skinner%40devon.gov.uk%7Ce245a9a4a2334a5b776908dd66029479%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C638778883480267308%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=3Jl%2FhkxdQM1gGUPFH4G8Oo1Ih5uPlTKJp3dVIfUqfKg%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Find Childcare in Devon\">Find Childcare in Devon<\/a> for parents to search and view.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac5\" id=\"head5\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac5\">Parents' right to request childcare <\/a><div id=\"mac5\" aria-labelledby=\"head5\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<h2>Parents&#8217; right to request childcare<\/h2>\n<p>All schools need to support parents right to request childcare. For more information please read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/wraparound-childcare-guidance-for-schools\/responding-to-requests-for-wraparound-childcare\" rel=\"noopener\">Responding to requests for wraparound childcare \u2013 GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>When handling right to request arrangements, you should be transparent about the process you choose to follow.<\/p>\n<p>You should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>be clear about timescales for dealing with requests<\/li>\n<li>speak to your local authority (and any relevant landowner where appropriate)<\/li>\n<li>keep parents and providers informed at each stage<\/li>\n<li>give reasons for approving or rejecting requests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac6\" id=\"head6\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac6\">Free breakfast clubs <\/a><div id=\"mac6\" aria-labelledby=\"head6\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<h2>Free breakfast clubs<\/h2>\n<p>The government is committed to offering a free breakfast club in every state-funded school with primary aged pupils in England (the new breakfast club offer). Breakfast clubs are designed to break down barriers to opportunity, as well as tackle the impact of child poverty.<\/p>\n<p>Free universal breakfast clubs give children a supportive start to the school day, ensuring they are ready to learn and make the most of the opportunities schools offer. Schools that offer breakfast clubs report improvements in behaviour, attendance and academic attainment. These are benefits that support children to achieve and thrive, while supporting teachers and school staff in their work. Breakfast clubs also support families financially by reducing the costs of living.<\/p>\n<p>There is more information available on a headteacher\u2019s view on the benefits of breakfast clubs.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/free-breakfast-clubs-guidance-for-schools-and-trusts\/free-breakfast-clubs-guidance-for-schools-on-the-early-adopter-programme-april-2025-to-march-2026\" rel=\"noopener\">Free breakfast clubs: guidance for schools on the early adopter programme, April 2025 to March 2026 &#8211; GOV.UK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If you have questions about running a breakfast club in Devon please contact: <a href=\"mailto:educate.earlyyearswraparound-mailbox@devon.gov.uk\">educate.earlyyearswraparound-mailbox@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac6\" id=\"head6\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac6\">Training \/ conference <\/a><div id=\"mac6\" aria-labelledby=\"head6\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<p>School age childcare (wraparound) providers can access training from the Devon Education Services Shop: <a href=\"https:\/\/devoneducationservices.co.uk\/themes\/teaching-and-learning\/early-education-eyfs-childcare-and-wraparound-childcare\/?filters=9bc62a85-f709-ea11-80e6-b8ca3a6034e7\" rel=\"noopener\">Early years, childcare, wraparound childcare advice and training | DES<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>School age childcare provider network meetings<\/h2>\n<p>These provider network meetings will offer a valuable opportunity to receive updates, access training, share key information, and network with other school age providers.<\/p>\n<p>Each session will be split into two parts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first half will cover updates, key dates, and data sharing<\/li>\n<li>The second half will focus on training and relevant topics, based on your feedback<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please note that the second half will be the same at both the lunchtime and evening sessions, allowing you to attend at a time that suits you.<\/p>\n<h3>Dates:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monday 1st June \u2013 5.30pm to 6.30pm \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/meet\/366218954052824?p=hSYRi60DngB39TMr2E\" rel=\"noopener\">Join the meeting here<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nOur guest speaker will share ideas on providing nutritious meals on a budget and highlight the importance of the mealtime experience for children.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thursday 4th June \u2013 12.30pm \u2013 1.30pm \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/meet\/36331044190160?p=bBrTwZ6vOJmg5BYqpH\" rel=\"noopener\">Join the meeting here<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nOur guest speaker will explore the challenges of supporting SEND needs in an out-of-school setting. They will also introduce an exciting new FREE service, offering bespoke training and tailored advice for your setting and the children you support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The sessions will be delivered remotely by Microsoft Teams and from the Autumn term you can book these through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/devoneducationservices.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Devon Education Services Shop<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Who can attend?<\/h3>\n<p>These sessions are important for HAF, Wraparound or Free Breakfast Club staff and organisations primarily but also relevant to anyone working with children and young people of school age outside of school hours and during the holidays.<\/p>\n<h2>Funded Level 3 Diploma in Playwork<\/h2>\n<p>The course is designed for learners 18 years + who are currently working or volunteering in a Playwork setting with children and young people aged 4 to 16 years. It is ideal for experienced playworkers or those stepping up to a role that requires you to work unsupervised or in a supervisory capacity. Settings may include breakfast or after-school clubs, holiday playschemes, adventure playgrounds or open access playcentres.<\/p>\n<h3>When does the course start?<\/h3>\n<p>The course starts on 4th June 2026, online, between 10:45 am \u2013 2:45 pm and will take approximately 15 months to complete.<\/p>\n<h3>How much does it cost?<\/h3>\n<p>The course is FREE, subject to eligibility.<\/p>\n<h3>Find out more:<\/h3>\n<p>For more information please speak to the Customer Service team at Learn Devon on 01392 384094 or visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.learndevon.co.uk\/courses\/course\/level-3-diploma-in-playwork\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Diploma in Playwork (Level 3) &#8211; Learn Devon<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Play skills development morning &#8211; 30 March 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Around 70 people from across Devon came together for our Play Skills Development Morning, a fully funded event for school\u2011age childcare settings delivering wraparound childcare, the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, and Early Access Breakfast Clubs (EABC).<\/p>\n<p>The morning built on the popular Out of School Conference ran in September 2025, with two inspiring speakers returning to explore deeper into the role of play in children\u2019s wellbeing, learning and development, and to celebrate the value of school\u2011age children\u2019s play in Devon.<\/p>\n<h3>Inspiring speakers<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ben Kingston\u2011Hughes<\/strong> explored the impact of playwork and why joyful, child\u2011led play really matters.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dan from Play Torbay<\/strong> brought outdoor, active and risky play to life, sharing practical ideas that work in real settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What people told us<\/h3>\n<p>Feedback from delegates was overwhelmingly positive. Everyone who responded rated the event as Good or Very Good, with many describing it as <em>\u201cinspiring\u201d, \u201cvery informative\u201d<\/em> and <em>\u201cgreat fun\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n<h3>People especially valued<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>practical ideas they could use straight away<\/li>\n<li>evidence\u2011based content brought to life with humour and energy<\/li>\n<li>time to connect with others working in school\u2011age childcare<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many left feeling more confident to champion child\u2011led, joyful play, rethink approaches to behaviour, and try new ideas in their wraparound settings.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking ahead<\/h3>\n<p>Attendees told us they would love longer sessions, more hands\u2011on practical activities, and extra time to network and share ideas. Suggested topics for future events included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>SEND (including autism and ADHD)<\/li>\n<li>forest school and outdoor play<\/li>\n<li>play in small or indoor spaces<\/li>\n<li>restorative practice<\/li>\n<li>positive and inclusive communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The feedback clearly shows the value of events like this in building confidence, sharing practice and strengthening connections across Devon\u2019s school\u2011age childcare community.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to running more events like this and welcoming even more provider\u2019s next time. Watch this space for future opportunities to learn, connect and celebrate play.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>The Essential 3 series \u2013 marketing, team and finance<\/h2>\n<h3>From surviving to thriving: financial success in wraparound care<\/h3>\n<p>From Surviving to Thriving: Financial Success in Wraparound Care explored how providers can build sustainable services by understanding key financial basics such as profit and loss, cashflow and occupancy. The session shared practical tips on setting sustainable parent fees, managing costs, and using support such as Tax\u2011Free Childcare to balance affordability with long\u2011term viability. Access the session resources to support your financial planning and catch up if you weren\u2019t able to attend<\/p>\n<p>We are pleased to share with you the slides from the session:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/IQBUbqtVZ3hgSawY_GwY95JeAU7ICA7TsEjcjuo3v36DtCg?e=aMJi3x\" rel=\"noopener\">Slides from the session (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:p:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/IQBGqUIlCwS_QIjqSG65v3ccASihoDh5FeYJdQ_WMWgBEIs?e=gCxgig\" rel=\"noopener\">Slides from the session (PowerPoint)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The big picture \u2013 marketing wraparound care<\/h3>\n<p>No matter how good your childcare provision is, if parents don\u2019t know about it, it won\u2019t be sustainable.<\/p>\n<p>This workshop was designed to give settings the confidence and practical tools to market and promote their wraparound care effectively. Earlier this year, we delivered The Big Picture \u2013 Marketing Devon, a hands-on training session focused on helping providers tell their story clearly, consistently and with impact.<\/p>\n<p>The session shared practical insights, real examples and easy-to-use tools to support local marketing and promotion. If you couldn\u2019t attend\u2014or would like a refresher\u2014you can explore the resources here, packed with ideas you can put into practice straight away.<\/p>\n<p>Access the session resources to support your financial planning and catch up if you weren\u2019t able to attend.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/IQDtzXBClk3qQplXuJbLe2IsAUxWuGWpo3N1AEEkRO7Hsns?e=FHb7tP\" rel=\"noopener\">Slides from the session (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Recruitment and retention \u2013 attracting and keeping the right people<\/h3>\n<p>This session aimed to provide participants with the tools and confidence to recruit and retain the right people for their organisation by aligning recruitment strategies with organisational vision, values and culture. It also focused on practical approaches to keeping playworker engaged and committed in situations where salary increases were not an option.<\/p>\n<p><em>Resources to follow.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Fun with food workshop &#8211; for all early years and childcare and out of school wraparound providers<\/h2>\n<p>All school-age childcare settings must provide food, especially in the breakfast clubs. This workshop, which ran on 20th May covered healthy and fun food activities for children. The session provided ideas for fun hands-on food sessions which can be done on a low budget, with limited kitchen facilities and safely adapted to suit individuals with dietary requirements and intolerances.<\/p>\n<p>If you would more information please email: <a href=\"mailto:educate.earlyyearswraparound-mailbox@devon.gov.uk\">educate.earlyyearswraparound-mailbox@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teams.microsoft.com\/l\/meetingrecap?driveId=b%21vaEYhAF2v0CIZTxxGQOU7ntXuXR51ARDj_QASKHE59ScF4YGqX9BQoOygr7PQt9i&amp;driveItemId=01FEFLG2LRKOYZIPOOBVAZIHBKWK3SQ2QX&amp;sitePath=https%3A%2F%2Fdevoncc-my.sharepoint.com%2F%3Av%3A%2Fg%2Fpersonal%2Ftania_skinner_devon_gov_uk%2FEXFTsZQ9zg1BlBwqsrcoahcBySmqgpz88dM2gCQoEsNb8Q&amp;fileUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fdevoncc-my.sharepoint.com%2Fpersonal%2Ftania_skinner_devon_gov_uk%2FDocuments%2FPErsonal%2FRecordings%2FFood%2520Workshop%2520for%2520Providers-20250520_190127-Meeting%2520Recording.mp4%3Fweb%3D1&amp;iCalUid=040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000907541CA17AEDB010000000000000000100000008BF8933DEC02914E856591EF09F58C87&amp;threadId=19%3Ameeting_MzRjMzZmNzgtYjQ5Mi00ZmMyLThhYTUtYWI1ZmJiODVlOGE4%40thread.v2&amp;organizerId=2bf4dab2-edc5-44bf-a8de-eb0e0da8d776&amp;tenantId=8da13783-cb68-443f-bb4b-997f77fd5bfb&amp;callId=7508774e-e629-4de8-a9b2-3c8cdd03fcfe&amp;threadType=Meeting&amp;meetingType=Scheduled&amp;subType=RecapSharingLink_RecapCore\" rel=\"noopener\">Recap &#8211; Fun with Food virtual session (20 May 2025)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoncc.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/s\/PublicDocs\/Education\/EYgxF6GsBUlMs5Gf0TrsIGMBVb5WUkP6wzZuHtZBZ72Cdg?e=JfEtjJ\" rel=\"noopener\">Fun with Food presentation<\/a> (pdf)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Paediatric first aid training<\/h2>\n<p>This 12 hour course is consistent with the criteria set out in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gov.uk%2Fgovernment%2Fpublications%2Fearly-years-foundation-stage-framework--2&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctania.skinner%40devon.gov.uk%7C2dd34dd5a53d4e9ad67208dcfd9deb18%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C638664101916721431%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=o87MuZ7xIs3K12EF95SlFZNaycUssmVp9c9lGnsebvM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\">Annex A of the EYFS statutory framework<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This course comprises of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 hours independent study\u00a0(eLearning)<\/li>\n<li>6 hours skills assessment (in person; small groups of 12 maximum)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Dates of skills session:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please check website for latest dates: <a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdevoneducationservices.co.uk%2Fthemes%2Fteaching-and-learning%2Fearly-education-eyfs-and-childcare%2Feycs-paediatric-first-aid-training%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctania.skinner%40devon.gov.uk%7C2dd34dd5a53d4e9ad67208dcfd9deb18%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C638664101916740547%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=fKgYuil4pLrOL88WKwxIrjKpHVzL1FXhywG6aCWessc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\">EYCS Paediatric first aid training | DES<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cost: \u00a380 per person<\/p>\n<p>Bookings for this course are now being taken from the Shop:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdevoneducationservices.co.uk%2Fthemes%2Fteaching-and-learning%2Fearly-education-eyfs-and-childcare%2Feycs-paediatric-first-aid-training%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctania.skinner%40devon.gov.uk%7C2dd34dd5a53d4e9ad67208dcfd9deb18%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C638664101916740547%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=fKgYuil4pLrOL88WKwxIrjKpHVzL1FXhywG6aCWessc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\">EYCS Paediatric first aid training | DES (devoneducationservices.co.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>(you will need to add both products (eLearning and skills session) to your basket in order to pay and book).<\/p>\n<p>(If you are paying on behalf of a staff member\/s you will need to visit your \u2018Admin area\u2019 within your shop account and assign the eLearning to the member of staff).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Safeguarding and Child Protection Core (all early years and childcare practitioners) (previously safeguarding awareness group 2 core)<\/h2>\n<p>The safeguarding awareness training is suitable for childminders and all those working in early years and childcare group-based settings (i.e.; assistants \/ apprentices\/ volunteers).<\/p>\n<p>To recognise your role and responsibilities in safeguarding and protecting children, know what concerns to be alert to and how to raise them in line with local processes. The training can be undertaken either as eLearning or a virtual session.<\/p>\n<p>Needs to be refreshed every 2 years.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Face to face dates:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>dates tbc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fully funded.<\/p>\n<p>Book your place by visiting the Devon Education Services website:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdevoneducationservices.co.uk%2Fevents%2Fff22ed43-f09c-4a51-bae5-653a57de559d%2FEarly-Years-and-Childcare-Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-Core-all-early-years&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ctania.skinner%40devon.gov.uk%7C2dd34dd5a53d4e9ad67208dcfd9deb18%7C8da13783cb68443fbb4b997f77fd5bfb%7C0%7C0%7C638664101916757137%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=dHbjvBHozsUbWfIAM8%2F6X8NgX33Fdvbj5m5Re8Kh2xM%3D&amp;reserved=0\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Years and Childcare: Safeguarding and Child Protection Core (all early years and childcare practitioners) | DES (devoneducationservices.co.uk)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>eLearning course:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/devoneducationservices.co.uk\/products\/2907\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Early Years and Childcare: Safeguarding and Child Protection Core (all early years and childcare practitioners) online learning course | DES<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fully funded.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) training:<\/h2>\n<p>This video will provide you with an understanding of the role of the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO); it explains what should be referred to the LADO and, importantly, what should not be referred.<\/p>\n<p>This course is for anyone who works with or cares for children and young people within Devon. It is fully funded.<\/p>\n<p>The LADO video learning is accessed by visiting the Devon Education Services Shop: <a href=\"https:\/\/devoneducationservices.co.uk\/products\/2954\/\" rel=\"noopener\">EYCS: Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) online learning | DES<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Fully funded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac5\" id=\"head5\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac5\">Support with recruitment <\/a><div id=\"mac5\" aria-labelledby=\"head5\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<p>Recruiting the right people with the right skills and experience, at the right time, is essential for your business. We can support you by promoting your early years and childcare job vacancies, including out of school and wraparound posts.<\/p>\n<p>Read more about the job vacancy service and find out how to submit a job advert here:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/eycs\/ey-careers\/recruitment\/submit-a-vacancy\/\">Submit a vacancy \u2013 Information for childcare providers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li class=\"accordion-item\" data-accordion-item>\r\n<a href=\"#mac7\" id=\"head7\" role=\"tab\" class=\"accordion-title\" aria-controls=\"mac7\">News <\/a><div id=\"mac7\" aria-labelledby=\"head7\" class=\"accordion-content\" data-tab-content><div class=\"targetclass\" >\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/news\/increase-in-wraparound-childcare-places-available-from-september\/\">Wraparound childcare is expanding in Devon &#8211; News<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/schcomms\/sc\/112024-8587\/\">Wraparound childcare funding &#8211; School Communications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The National Wraparound Childcare funding closed on 31 March 2026; however, practical support for childcare settings continues through advice, guidance and mentoring. 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