School-age childcare guidance for local authorities
Guidance for local authorities responsible for securing sufficient childcare for school-age children.
Local authority capacity support funding
How local authorities should use this funding to support the delivery and sustainability of school-age childcare.
Wraparound childcare
Guidance for the national wraparound programme and funding to support local authorities to increase the supply of before and after school childcare places.
Free breakfast clubs
Guidance on setting up and running free breakfast clubs, including specific guidance for schools joining phase 1 of the national rollout from April 2026.
Holiday activities and food
Guidance and grant determination letter for local authorities delivering the holiday activities and food (HAF) programme, including changes for the 2026 to 2027 financial year.
Allocations
Expected allocations for the 2026 to 2027 financial year for holiday activities and food (HAF) and local authority capacity funding, and historic grant determination letters for the HAF programme.