Wraparound Childcare expansion programme
The Wraparound Childcare programme was announced in the Spring Budget 2023. The goal was that by 2026, all parents of primary school children who need it would be able to access childcare from 8 am to 6 pm during term time in their local area to help them work and improve job opportunities.
Manchester City Council worked with primary schools and childcare providers across the City in this expansion and by March 2026, over 2,100 wraparound childcare places were created as a result. To find out how to access these additional places, visit the Information for parents and carers.