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 It’s funny how often in my conversations with School Business Managers, Trust CFOs and every role in between, the same delicate issue comes to the surface:  “We’re not precisely sure what the income from our childcare should be, and therefore, whilst we...

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...

In recent years, the support a school is expected to provide its families has become more comprehensive than ever. Often, this support now extends beyond ‘traditional’ school hours, in the form of school-run wraparound childcare services (such as breakfast and...

Whilst the Tax-Free Childcare scheme is now a popular choice for many parents using school-run wraparound care, it's important to remember the Childcare Vouchers scheme, which, despite being closed to new entrants since October 2018, still plays a vital role for those...

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...