Wraparound and Out of School

Wraparound childcare referred to here is childcare that is provided around the conventional school day. In February 2024, the government published wraparound childcare guidance for schools and trusts, which sets out their role in relation to wraparound in more detail. It outlines support from the LA, to meet these expectations. Schools and trusts are central to the delivery of the programme as they operate at the heart of the community, understand the needs of local families, and are usually the first port of call for parents for wraparound childcare. Delivering school-led or PVI provider led wraparound on a school site will support parents to access the childcare they need. 

Many parents rely on the invaluable support from wraparound childcare to enable them to work, and so it is important that it is regular and dependable. Parents should not be required to pick up or drop off their children between the core school day and wraparound childcare.