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Wraparound childcare is childcare that ‘wraps around’ the conventional school day. It is:
Wraparound childcare can be on or off your school site, delivered by:
You may know it as breakfast or after school clubs.
The aim from government is that it should be in place at every primary school by September 2026. It should give parents more freedom to work without late or early school drops or pick ups. Find out more about the governments investment into wraparound childcare.
We are working with schools and other childcare providers across Dorset.
Wraparound childcare must be paid for by parents and carers. There are discounts and benefits you can access to help with costs, these include:
Tax free childcare can:
Universal Credit Childcare saves eligible parents up to 85% of their childcare costs. Is applicable for children aged up to 16.
Find out more about childcare funding at Childcare Choices.
Contact your school to find out what is available. You can also check the Family Information Directory for local childcare providers who may be able to help.
If childcare between 8am and 6pm is not yet available do:
The Department for Education have announced £2.2 million of funding for Dorset over the next 2 years.
This funding will be granted to schools and childcare providers. This will assist in the creation or expansion of wraparound childcare. Schools and childcare providers must be Ofsted registered to receive funding.
The wraparound programme funding can:
If you have any questions or need more information contact: wraparound@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk