Understanding Universal Credit for Wraparound Childcare The Universal Credit scheme is designed to support individuals who are on a low income or out of work. A significant benefit of the scheme for parents is the ability to reclaim qualifying childcare costs. How it...

Overview The Ministry of Defence (MOD) introduced its

Starting your own Breakfast & After School Club can be somewhat of a daunting task. Whether you are a school, academy or MAT, there are many important tasks and activities that need to be completed prior to opening, together with daily, weekly, and monthly activities...

Attracting staff for any role currently can be extremely challenging, and this seems likely to remain the case for the foreseeable future. However, schools looking to recruit staff for breakfast & after school club roles have an opportunity to think flexibly about...

If you are thinking of starting wraparound childcare in your school, how can you gather reliable feedback from parents on whether the club will be well enough attended to ensure it is financially viable? Read on for some key insights based on our experience of working...

Setting your prices can be a tricky task.  Clearly you need to cover your costs and support your budget, but it is essential that the parents don’t feel that the school is overcharging. There are a few key decisions to take on pricing, and in this blog, we look at...