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...

Schools providing wraparound childcare play a pivotal role in supporting their community. Understanding the various schemes available to help families manage childcare costs can allow schools to extend this support, by making their childcare offer as affordable as...

The Wraparound Childcare Pathfinder Scheme, backed by a substantial £289 million government fund, offers a tangible opportunity for schools and MATs to bolster and extend their childcare services. Available funding will be allocated specifically for facilitating the...