Wraparound childcare funding extended to Spring 2026 – apply now
Wraparound childcare funding has been extended to March 2026
We are very pleased to announce that the Department for Education (DfE) have awarded the extension of the wraparound Childcare funding to March 2026. This means any school or private provider who opens a new childcare provision before March 2026, could receive at least one year’s funding.
The full core offer is, childcare from 8.00 am – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, for children from reception to year 6.
If you are already running childcare, but may not be offering the core offer, you can apply for funding to support the expansion of hours, for example if you already have a breakfast club, you could apply to open an after school provision, extend hours to meet full core offer, or expand the number of childcare places you can take.
The application process is simple and all details can be found on our website: Wraparound childcare – Information for childcare providers
Our Early Years and Childcare advisors can give advice and support in setting up childcare. Before you complete an application please contact your Early Years and Childcare Advisor (EYCA) to discuss the needs in your area.
To find out more about the wraparound funding programme please attend our FREE briefing sessions.
Wraparound childcare briefing sessions
The Early Years and Childcare Service will be running a series of briefing sessions this term for all potential providers (schools, private or independent providers and childminders).
The sessions will be delivered virtually through Microsoft Teams.
The session will cover the following:
- What is Wraparound Childcare?
- Overview and review of our first term of wraparound funding
- What does a good Childcare Provision look like?
- What funding is available?
- How can I apply?
- Staffing ratios, qualifications, business management
- Open forum Question and Answer session
Dates:
- Monday 20th January 2025 at 4pm – 5pm – Join the meeting now
- Tuesday 21st January 2025 at 12pm – 1pm – Join the meeting now
- Wednesday 12th February 2025 at 12.30pm – 1.30pm – Join the meeting now
- Thursday 20th February 2025 at 9.30am – 10.30am – Join the meeting now
- Thursday 13th March 2025 at 7pm – 8pm – Join the meeting now
The sessions will be delivered by Microsoft Teams. There is no need to book just click on the Teams link to join.
The format is the same for each session – you will only need to attend one.
Questions raised will be put on our website: Wraparound childcare funding- frequently asked questions – Information for childcare providers
If you have any questions or would like further info please get in touch by email: educate.earlyyearswraparound-mailbox@devon.gov.uk