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.

Wraparound childcare: Before and after school care

The UK Government is investing in before and after school childcare for primary school age children, referred to as wraparound childcare. They expect parents who need this service to have access by September 2026. 

We are working with schools and other childcare providers across the Wokingham Borough.

Find out more about the UK Governments National Wraparound Childcare Programme.

Find wraparound childcare

Contact your child's school to find out what is available or browser our community directory for breakfast and after school clubs. 

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: 

• Tips to help parents support their child
• Ready for School

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:

• how nurseries, pre-schools and childminders support children with SEND
• who to talk to if you think your child has SEND

• Transition: moving schools and through education

School Admissions

To find out how to apply for a school place and how places are allocate go to the school admissions page.