Includes previously looked after children - information for adoptive parents and those with children on a special guardianship order or child arrangement order.
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If wraparound childcare is not available, you can request your child’s school to consider setting up wraparound childcare. This request should be made in writing, detailing the type of childcare needed, your child’s age, and specific needs.
Parents have the right to request wraparound or holiday
Check availability with your child’s school to find out what wraparound childcare is currently available in the area. Private, voluntary, and independent providers, including childminders and early years settings, are also able to offer wraparound childcare. Often, it’s run on a school site
All parents in England with primary school-aged children can access wraparound childcare. There are no eligibility criteria for accessing new wraparound childcare places.
Providers will set their own fees for wraparound places, so prices will vary. Once you have chosen a provider, you would pay them directly for your child’s place.
If you are eligible, you will be able to use Tax-Free childcare or Universal Credit childcare to help pay for your place. You might also