Last updated:
19th June 2024
Additional information
The Holiday Activities and Food Programme
If your child is in receipt of benefit related free school meals (FSM) then you can register your interest in our Holiday, Activities, and Food (HAF) programme.
This programme is funded by the Department for Education (DFE) and provides free activities with a healthy meal to children and young people aged 4-16 years.
Register your child for the Holiday, Activities and Food Programme.
Childcare for under 5s
- It's not compulsory for a child under 5 to attend nursery or preschool.
- You will need to apply directly to the pre-school or nursery you want your child to go to.
- Most pre-schools and nurseries will have open days or will let you visit before you apply.
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework
This sets the standards that all providers must meet to ensure children learn and develop, and are kept healthy and safe.
The teaching and learning children receive helps make sure they are ready for school and gives them the foundation to progress through school and life.
Read the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework on the UK Government website.
Wokingham's Early Years Childcare and Play Hub
Provides information for parents and carers on:
Support for children with additional needs
The Wokingham borough Local Offer is for children and young people aged up to 25 years with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families.
It helps parents and carers understand what they can expect from local services and how to access them. Including:
School Admissions
To find out how to apply for a school place and how places are allocate go to the school admissions page.