Support for wraparound and out of school childcare providers
Information for childcare providers offering childcare and wraparound provision for school-age children in breakfast clubs, after-school clubs or holiday clubs
Schools and local childcare providers
Schools and local childcare providers can provide wraparound and/or holiday care independently or by joining forces and working together.
Wraparound funding
The wraparound childcare funding application for 2024 to 2026 is now open and we're welcoming applications from primary schools and childcare providers within Brighton & Hove.
If you would like to apply for wraparound childcare funding to develop new or expand your existing wraparound childcare provision, send an email to WraparoundChildcare@brighton-hove.gov.uk for more information.
Childcare inclusion funding
Childcare inclusion funding is available to support children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to attend school run and Ofsted-registered childcare.
The funding is intended to support changes to the childcare provision to enable the child to access the service. This might include purchasing specialist equipment, accessing staff training or supporting staffing. This is not intended to pay for the service - parents must pay the fee for attending the childcare.
Get information about eligibility and the funding:
To apply, complete the relevant application form.
Applications must be made jointly by the childcare provider and parent or carer.
Ofsted
Find information about Ofsted for early years and childcare providers in Brighton & Hove.
Go to GOV.UK to find information about registering school-based provision of childcare with Ofsted.
Safeguarding
Find information for people working in childcare about who to contact if you're concerned about a child in Brighton & Hove.
Go to GOV.UK to find guidance for providers of activities, after-school clubs, tuition and other out-of-school settings.
Local business support
Links to local business support include:
- Recruiting and managing staff
- Business advice for childcare businesses
- Training for early years and childcare providers in Brighton & Hove
National advice
Links to national advice include:
- Play England is a national play organisation offering help with strategies.
- Out of School Alliance is a national organisation supporting out-of-school clubs.
Contact us
To contact Early Years and Childcare, send an email to: eyc@brighton-hove.gov.uk.
You can also follow Early Years and Childcare on Facebook.