Service Family Support

SUPPORT FOR SERVICE FAMILIES WITH SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN: In recognition of the issues that some Service families can face when trying to access wraparound childcare and its potential negative impact on retention, the Secretary of State for Defence has launched The Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme. The launch comes after a series of successful pilots, where the scheme supported Service families by funding wraparound childcare during term time for eligible Service children aged 4 to 11 years old (up to capped rates). From Autumn 2022, eligible Service personnel (Tri-Service) can apply for up to 20 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks per year) of wraparound childcare funding for 4 to 11 year old children attending before and after school clubs in the UK. For more Information: Childcare for service children - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) To Apply: Discover My Benefits | Find out what you’re entitled to (mod.gov.uk)