There isn't a school leader I speak to who isn't feeling the pressure of pupil numbers right now. Shrinking rolls are a real headache, hitting budgets and causing understandable anxiety. You've likely tried countless open days, polished the website, maybe even...

Introduction Paying for Childcare can be a bit of a hassle, so many parents will often send lump sums to their childcare provider. This will usually cover the cost of their upcoming bill, with the remainder being held on account for future use. At Childcare Bookings...

Introduction In late March, we hosted a webinar focusing on how schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) should respond to the government’s new National Wraparound Childcare Programme (previously known as ‘Pathfinder’). Attended by over 30 different MATs – including...

Introduction On 27th February 2024, the DfE published further information about the National Wraparound Childcare Programme's funding methodology. This information outlines how funding has been split across two streams, each playing a crucial role in the facilitation...

Building upon the foundation laid by the Department for Education's (DfE) latest guidance on wraparound childcare, schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) have a unique opportunity to turn compliance into a virtue. In this follow-up blog post, we'll explore why...

In light of fresh directives unveiled by the Department for Education (DfE) in February 2024 – as part of its wider £289m Wraparound Childcare Pathfinder initiative – both schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) are tasked with increased responsibility in ensuring...