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Developing childcare in schools An evaluation of Family Action’s Childcare in Schools project (2013–15) and recommendations for schools across England (Duncan Lugton, Family and Childcare Trust, 2015)
Childcare in schools for 2–4 year olds in Wigan and Bolton This report by Duncan Lugton, Family and Childcare Trust, emphasises the early education offers and the experience of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The Dismantling the Barriers guide provides guidance for schools and other childcare providers on how to develop affordable and flexible childcare provision on a school site. The guide shows how selected schools, supported by Family Action’s Childcare in Schools team have overcome challenges to setting up school-based childcare provision, and highlights the positive impact that wraparound childcare provision is having – both by supporting families and enabling parents to access work and training, and on the schools themselves.
The Dismantling the Barriers Guide - Introduction (PDF) - updated March 2016
Dismantling the Barriers Guide - Conclusion (PDF) - updated March 2016
Dismantling the Barriers - case studies These case studies chart the experience of schools in the North West and in London that were supported by Family Action's Childcare in Schools team to remove their particular barriers to setting up full-year, school-based childcare and holiday provision on their school sites.
