Information and guidance about wraparound childcare

What providers need to know and how to apply

We are committed to supporting providers in creating additional wraparound childcare places for families in Essex.

Wraparound childcare should be offered:

  • at least 3 days per week
  • for a minimum of 30 minutes before school and 90 minutes after school each day

Wraparound revenue funding is available to:

  • schools
  • childminders
  • private, voluntary and independent (PVI) settings
  • other childcare providers.

This funding is for revenue expenditure only.

Wraparound revenue funding is designed to support the creation of high-quality wraparound places, giving working parents the support they need to ensure every child has the best start in life.

View the videos below for further information:

Before you apply

Watch our animation on the wraparound application process that provides detail on each step>

How revenue funding can help you

You can use this funding to:

  • contribute to revenue expenditure such as general running costs and consumables
  • provide training for wraparound staff, including play-work or specialist training to support children with additional needs
  • hire transport to wraparound provision while demand builds
  • cover staffing costs

Who can apply?

Any Ofsted registered childcare provider can apply, which includes (but is not limited to):

  • schools (including special schools)
  • PVI childcare settings
    • childminders and childminder agencies
    • nurseries
    • preschools
    • wraparound providers
    • holiday clubs

How much can I apply for?

  • £10,000 for the first academic term
  • subsequent termly funding will be available through a monitoring process

Funding opportunities for wraparound are now open. Funding will be awarded on a rolling basis until all revenue funds have been allocated.

Before you apply

For further information, watch our animation on the wraparound application process that provides detail on each step.

Download a word document of the application form (Word, 41KB) so you can familiarise yourself with the questions before starting your application.

Review these useful documents to support making your application:

How to apply

  1. review the wraparound revenue funding service specification (Word, 95KB)
  2. complete the wraparound revenue funding application form (Essex.gov.uk)
  3. submit your wraparound childcare business plan (Word, 147KB)
  4. complete a 3 year cash flow forecast (Excel, 95KB)

Applications will be assessed in line with DfE guidance and the wraparound revenue scoring matrix (Word, 41KB)

Additional documents required:

  • your safeguarding policy
  • staffing structure
  • admissions policy
  • lease agreement (if applicable)
  • written consent from the school/schools you are applying for wraparound funding for

Apply now for wraparound revenue funding

Available support

We are here to support you and your business to grow. For further queries or information email wraparound.childcare@essex.gov.uk