Wraparound Childcare Programme (Tower Hamlets)
Tower Hamlets Council has expanded its Wraparound Childcare Programme, creating 913 additional places, with the final phase approved in September 2026.
Tower Hamlets Council expanded its Wraparound Childcare Programme, creating 913 additional places across the borough, with the final Phase 6 approved by the council's Cabinet on September 23, 2026. This initiative, funded by the Department for Education, aims to provide childcare for primary school-aged children from 8 am to 6 pm by September 2026.
The programme focuses on expanding childcare provision for primary school-aged children outside of school hours, including breakfast and after-school clubs. Its objective is to support families in balancing work and caring responsibilities, contributing to increased access to employment.
Key facts
- Wraparound childcare provision expanded to 913 additional places. Source
- Phase 6 of the Wraparound Childcare Programme was approved by the council's Cabinet on September 23, 2026. Source
- The programme is funded by the Department for Education. Source
- The initiative aims to provide childcare from 8 am to 6 pm by September 2026. Source
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