North Tyneside Council is increasing the number of childcare places for primary school aged children (reception to Year 6) during term time.
Parents and carers are encouraged to speak to their child’s school or to look at the wraparound childcare section on the Council’s website to find out more about new spaces available.
Wraparound childcare offers before and after-school care for primary school aged children (reception to Year 6) during term time. This includes regular provision that typically runs from 8am-6pm but may vary to meet local needs. It is different to out-of-school activities or school clubs as these are less frequent and can be a one-off activity. The expansion of wraparound childcare in our Borough means that parents and carers will be offered more opportunities and greater flexibility in finding high-quality care for their children.
Cllr Steven Phillips, Cabinet Member for Education, Inclusion and Employment and Skills said, “We know how important it is for parents and carers who want to work, to be able to work.
“This expansion will help to remove barriers to work for some families, and I’d encourage families to keep checking the website for the most up to date information”.
To find out about spaces available for your primary or first school child, parents and carers are encouraged to speak to their child’s school or look at the wraparound childcare section of the council’s website.
Our website shows the wraparound childcare that is currently available from childcare providers in the area. More and more providers are sharing their details with us so please keep an eye on our childcare webpages for updates or speak to your child’s school to find out available spaces.
Providers will set their own fees for wraparound places and parents and carers are expected to pay their childcare provider directly for their child’s place. Households eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit Childcare will be able to use the support to help pay for wraparound care.
To check if you are eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit Childcare, visit Childcare Choices.
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Notes to editors:
- North Tyneside Council has secured funding from the UK Government as part of their £289 million national investment into the expansion of wraparound childcare.
- The government are using this funding to assist local authorities and providers in England to enhance their wraparound childcare options to encourage parents and carers to seek work and training opportunities. This means that in North Tyneside, we are able to expand our current wraparound childcare capacity to support our local families.