To ensure all wraparound childcare provided meets minimum safety and quality standards, all private, voluntary, and independent (PVI) providers and childminders funded through this programme must be registered with Ofsted or, in the case of childminders, with Ofsted or a childminder agency. Depending on the type of provision and the age range of children, this includes registration on the:
● General Childcare Register (GCR)
● Early Years Register (EYR)
Schools that provide wraparound childcare directly, as part of their governance arrangements, are not required to register on the GCR or EYR. However, they must adhere to the same quality and safety standards as registered providers.
Important Funding Eligibility Criteria:
● Funding will only be granted if there is an identified need in the community.
● New provision will not be funded if current providers meet the existing needs.