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Out of School (Breakfast club and after school clubs)

Breakfast club and after school clubs (also known as Wraparound childcare) 

What is wraparound care?

Wraparound care is before and after school childcare for primary school aged children during term time, such as breakfast clubs and regular afterschool provision that runs until 6pm or later. The care should be available every school day outside of regular school hours and is aimed at helping parents access more childcare and work the hours they want to.  After school's clubs hours are typically

  • Open from 7am to 9am
  • Straight after school 3pm to 6pm

Who Offers Wraparound Care?

  • Schools,
  • An external provider
  • Some day nurseries may offer wraparound childcare.
  • Some childminders offer wraparound childcare.

Providers may offer a school collection and drop-off services.

Wraparound care is different from out-of-school activities, or school clubs, which are less frequent and can be a one-off activity.

The fees will be set by providers.

You may be able to get help paying for childcare from the government to pay for this type of childcare.

How to use Tax-Free Childcare | Childcare choices

Parents eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit Childcare will be able to use the support to help pay  for wraparound care.

Wraparound Childcare is Expanding!

For all primary aged children from reception to year six, from September 2024, you can expect to see an increase in the number of wraparound childcare places available across Thurrock.

We expect to have wraparound childcare to all parents who need it, either from their school or from another provider in their local area, by September 2026.

We encourage parents to talk to their child’s school or Thurrock’s Family Information Service (FIS link) about wraparound childcare, even if it’s not currently available.

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