Wraparound school aged childcare funding and fully funded online training ‘The Essential 3 series – marketing, team and finance’
You could be entitled to apply for funding if you are looking to create or expand wraparound childcare. Apply now to have funding in place for a September start and don’t miss out!
There are two types of funding that can be applied for as follows:
Creating a new provision such as a before and after school club
We are able to fund a provider to develop new provision i.e., a breakfast and/or afterschool club, so long as it is delivered Monday to Friday and between the hours of 8am to at least 5.30pm. Whilst you may not fill all places initially, over time it is envisaged that the number of children attending will increase as more parents and carers become aware of the provision. The funding allocated to your provision will take away the financial risk of setting up the childcare.
Expansion of places
If you already offer a before and /or afterschool club that runs between 8am and 5.30pm and find you have a waiting list, funding is available to create additional places. We are able to fund each additional place at £100 per breakfast club and £100 per after school club place (maximum £200 per full place created).
If you think you may be eligible, or would like to know, more please contact Tania Skinner for an informal, no obligation chat: educate.earlyyearswraparound-mailbox@devon.gov.uk
Fully funded online training ‘The Essential 3 series – marketing, team and finance’
Running and growing a successful childcare organisation requires more than just dedication and hard work it requires a solid foundation in three areas to drive sustainable growth: Marketing, Team and Finance.
Join us for fully funded training in partnership with Devon County Council, Plymouth and Torbay. The sessions will be interactive and informative enabling you to implement changes to support your growth and development.
The big picture – marketing wraparound care
Session aims and objectives: To give you the tools you need to confidently promote your wraparound care provision. Throughout the session, you will be completing a Marketing Canvas that you can continue to complete and use to support your new marketing plans.
- Weds 2 July 2025 (10am – 11.30am)
- Tues 16 September 2025 (7pm – 8.30pm)
To book please follow this link to Eventbrite: The Essential 3 Series: Marketing, Team & Finance | Eventbrite
Recruitment and retention – attracting and keeping the right people
Session aims and objectives: To give you the tools and confidence you need to recruit and retain the right people for your organisation by aligning recruitment strategies with your company’s vision, values and culture; whilst also keeping the team engaged and committed when salary increases aren’t an option.
- Mon 7 July 2025 (7pm – 8.30pm)
- Tues 14 October 2025 (10am – 11.30am)
To book please follow this link to Eventbrite: The Essential 3 Series: Marketing, Team & Finance | Eventbrite
Financial sustainability for people who would rather be playing
Session aims and objectives: The purpose of this session is to help providers feel more confident in understanding their numbers. It is aimed at those who would rather be doing anything else than thinking about finances but will contain hints and tips for anyone working in a childcare setting. By attending this session, providers will understand what is important when running their setting and how they can support parents with making fees more affordable. And, it will be delivered in a fun, informative way.
- Thurs 11 September 2025 (10am – 11.30am)
- Mon 6 October 2025 (7pm – 8.30pm)
To book please follow this link to Eventbrite: The Essential 3 Series: Marketing, Team & Finance | Eventbrite