What wraparound childcare is, how much it costs, and how to find wraparound childcare in Bristol.
What wraparound childcare is
By September 2026, all parents in England with primary school children should have access to wraparound childcare.
Wraparound childcare is available from 8am, before school starts, until 6pm, after school ends, Monday to Friday during term time. This can be on a school site, or at another local setting such as a community centre, a nursery, or with a childminder.
Wraparound childcare is different from other out of school activities or school clubs that schools may run which are less frequent, potentially one-off activities and usually finish before 6pm.
Although it's accessible to all parents, wraparound childcare is primarily aimed at:
- working parents
- parents who are studying
- parents training for employment
Fees
Parents or carers will have to pay for their wraparound childcare. Fees will be set by the school or the third-party that provides it.
Households eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit will be able use this to help pay for wraparound childcare.
To find out more information and to see if you're eligible for financial support, visit the GOV.UK Best Start in Life parent hub.
Find wraparound childcare in Bristol
If wraparound childcare is not available in your area
If a school you're interested in does not have wraparound childcare in place, you have the ‘right to request' that the school provides wraparound and holiday care.
Holiday childcare
For information on childcare during the school holidays, visit our Holiday Hub Bristol website.