by Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges | Sep 18, 2025 | Child development, Resources, Wraparound
When you provide wraparound care for school-aged children it is important to recognise that, just like early years children, school-aged children will arrive at your setting in all kinds of emotional states, whether that is first thing in the morning or after school....
by Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges | Sep 18, 2025 | Resources, Wraparound
Although food is an optional element of wraparound provision, it is expected that many providers will wish to offer children food as part of before -and after-school childcare. There is a good reason why breakfast is sometimes labelled the most important meal of the...
by Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges | Sep 18, 2025 | Resources, Safeguarding, Wraparound
Wraparound care: General safeguarding responsibilities and policies Childcare providers looking after children under the age of eight for more than two hours a day must register with Ofsted on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register and adhere to statutory...
by Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges | Sep 18, 2025 | Child development, Resources, Wraparound
“The arts make us who we are. They create communities. It’s through self-expression and shared experience that we’re able to define ourselves. The arts communicate feelings and shape ideas. They comment and they invite comment. They lead the way, and they show us...
by Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges | Sep 18, 2025 | Child development, Resources, Wraparound
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)/Additional Learning Needs (ALN) To effectively meet the needs of children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities) or ALN (Additional Learning Needs) in wraparound care settings, providers must focus...
by Ka Lai Brightley-Hodges | Sep 18, 2025 | Resources, Wraparound
Different age groups in wraparound care Meeting the needs of different aged children in wraparound care settings requires careful planning to ensure safety, inclusion, and appropriate developmental support for all primary school age groups. Children in older year...
