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Government picks 16 local authorities to pilot universal wraparound childcare offer

Sixteen local authorities have been chosen to pilot the Government’s plans to provide universal wraparound care for primary school aged children.
A total of 16 local authorities will trial the Government's ambition of offering universal wrap-a-round childcare for primary school pupils, PHOTO: Adobe Stock
A total of 16 local authorities will trial the Government's ambition of offering universal wrap-a-round childcare for primary school pupils, PHOTO: Adobe Stock

The Government’s ambition to provide primary school childcare provision for every family between 8am and 6pm by September 2026 were first announced in the Budget.

Today, the Department for Education has announced the 16 local authorities that will work with the Government to develop plans for the universal provision. Some of these areas are expected to be the first to roll-out the wraparound care as early as next summer (2024).

It forms part of an announcement confirming the funding rates for early years settings from September.

The 16 local authorities selected to be part of the primary school wraparound childcare co-design process are:

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