Wraparound childcare programmes for parent and carers

In Spring 2023, the government announced a national wraparound programme.  

The aim is to support all working families to access wraparound childcare from 8am to 6pm, in their local area or on their school site. 

Wraparound childcare is childcare that ‘wraps around’ the conventional school day. It is: 

• For primary-aged school children 
• Weekdays from 8am to 6pm, during term-time only 
• Provided by your local school or a childcare provider (this includes private settings and childminders) 

Holiday clubs

Part of supporting working families with childcare, is the offer of holiday clubs. These are put on through a variety of providers and are flexible with their offers of complete wraparound care from 8am - 6pm or during school hours. Holiday clubs offer a variety of activities, from ball and water sports to crafts and bug hunts! More information on how to find holiday clubs in Torbay is available here. Some of these holiday clubs also offer a programme called HAF for free-school meal eligible children and young people, more information on this can be found here.

If you are looking to become a provider, please contact our early years team at earlyyears@torbay.gov.uk who can provide you with more support. You can also find more information about what you will need to become a holiday provider in the handbook linked below.

All parents in England with primary school aged children are eligible to access wraparound childcare. 

Providers will set their own fees so prices will vary.  If eligible, you can use Tax-Free childcare or Universal Credit childcare to help pay for the place. 

If wraparound childcare is not currently available in your child’s school, you can speak with the school or send a letter, outlining the days of care required and any needs they may have. The school will take on board the needs of all parents and update you within a term. If it is not available, there may be other local childcare options you can consider.