Wraparound Childcare Programme
Tower Hamlets Council has approved plans to create 804 new childcare places as part of the Wraparound Childcare Programme, aiming for full implementation by September 2026.
Tower Hamlets Council approved plans in March 2026 to create 804 new childcare places across the borough, confirming funding for Phases 4 and 5 of the Wraparound Childcare Programme. This initiative aims to provide Ofsted-registered, term-time childcare for primary school-aged children from 8am to 6pm by September 2026.
The Wraparound Childcare Programme provides childcare services that wrap around the school day, offering care before and after school hours. It forms part of national childcare reforms, which were announced in the 2023 Spring Budget. No further council discussions or decisions regarding the programme are currently scheduled.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council approved plans to create 804 new childcare places in March 2026. Source
- Funding allocations for Phases 4 and 5 of the Wraparound Childcare Programme were confirmed by Tower Hamlets Council in March 2026. Source
- The programme aims to provide Ofsted-registered, term-time childcare from 8am to 6pm by September 2026. Source
- The Wraparound Childcare Programme is part of national childcare reforms announced in the 2023 Spring Budget. Source
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