Your childcare options

Wraparound childcare is expanding. The government’s ambition is that by September 2026 all parents and carers of primary school-aged children should be able to access:

• term-time childcare in their local area
• from 8am to 6pm

Wraparound childcare is before and after-school childcare. For example, breakfast clubs and after-school provision. The provision usually runs during term time at either:

• a school site
• another local setting such as a community centre, a nursery, or a childminder.

Providers will set their own fees for wraparound places, so prices will vary. Once you have chosen a provider, you will pay the provider for your child’s place.

If you are eligible, you may be able to use Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit Childcare to help pay. Check what support is available to you through Childcare Expansion from Childcare Choices.

For more information about schemes and funded childcare take a look at our help with childcare pages.