Wraparound childcare
The National Wraparound Childcare Programme
Wraparound childcare is the term used by the Government to describe childcare provided outside standard school hours, before and after-school and during term time.
The National Wraparound Childcare Programme is part of the childcare reforms introduced by the Government, which aims to make wraparound childcare available to all primary school-aged children from 8am to 6pm, every school day during term time.
Their aim is that by 2026-2027, all parents and carers of primary school-aged children, from reception to year six will be able to access childcare in their local area.
Read more about wraparound childcare on the Education Hub website.
How do I find wraparound childcare?
You will soon be able to search here for wraparound childcare options in your local area on here, please be patient with us while we set up the new search function. In the meantime, to find out about your local options please speak to your child's school.
How do I pay for wraparound childcare?
Parents of primary school-aged children pay for wraparound themselves, but there are schemes such as Tax Free Childcare and Universal Credit to help towards paying for childcare. Read more on the Bradford Families Information (FYI) website.
Does my child's school run a free breakfast club?
The Government's aim is for free breakfast clubs (30 minute sessions before school where children get a free breakfast) to be available to every primary school child.
The aim of this is to ensure every child does not start the day hungry, and will begin the day ready to learn.
This free offer will not replace before-school provision for parents or carers who need longer than 30 minutes of support for their child in the mornings.
Since April 2025, ten schools in Bradford district are early adopters of the free breakfast school initiative. Early adopters will have the opportunity to shape the future of the National breakfast club policy.