Survey on the wraparound childcare pathfinder scheme
On 15 March 2023, the Chancellor announced a national wraparound childcare pathfinder scheme providing local authorities with funding to set up wraparound provision for primary school aged children from September 2024.
Key milestones for the rollout of the new wraparound childcare pathfinder scheme as follows:
- June 2023 - Wraparound Pathfinder LA 'co-design' working group begins
- January 2024 - LAs receive initial funding for work required in advance of national rollout
- September 2024 - National rollout of the wraparound childcare pathfinder scheme
In order to help the DfE understand what provision is available currently in schools, you are invited to complete this questionnaire by 24 July 2023.