Staffordshire County Council have programme funding to deliver the National Wraparound Childcare Programme. Staffordshire primary schools, middle schools and private voluntary and independent (PVI) providers (including childminders and early years settings) can apply for Wraparound Programme funding to support with increasing capacity or increasing operational hours (or both).
What can funding be used for?
Programme funding is available to help with:
- staffing costs for a year whilst demand grows,
- essential resources
- any other associated costs with growing the provision
The funding will remove any financial risk to providers of offering additional places before demand is guaranteed.
Funding is available to support:
- extend/test operational hours (8am - 6pm)
- and/or increase places
- set up new provision/ working in partnership with a private provider
For more information on the Wraparound Childcare Programme, please contact: sarah.atkins@staffordshire.gov.uk or kevin.taylor@staffordshire.gov.uk.
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying for funding to support the sustainability of your provision to increase hours and or the number places of your wrapround provision.
Wraparound care application form
Applications can be submitted online, with supporting information to: eeac@staffordshire.gov.uk.
Support and guidance
Helpful resources to support providers to implement the wraparound childcare expansion project can be found on the Childcare Works website.
More childcare guidance for schools can be found on GOV.UK
What next?
The local authority review panel will meet regularly to assess applications to ensure applicants receive a prompt response. Once the budget is fully spent, the local authority will not receive any additional funding, and the application process will close.
Wraparound inclusive practice pathway - free training
Fully funded training for staff working in before and after school clubs. Developed by educational psychologists, specialist teachers and wraparound practitioners.
Book your place go to the Staffordshire Early Years Practitioner Hub