Information provided by Stafford HIVE
January 7, 2025
Wraparound Childcare (WAC) Overseas launched 6 Jan 25
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Great news for Service families assigned to locations within the European Economic Area & Switzerland (EEA&S) or using Defence Children Services (DCS) before and after school childcare provision. WAC Overseas is now available to eligible families in these areas from today (6 January 2025).
What is Wraparound Childcare funding?
The Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme provides funding for up to 20 hours per week, per child, during term time (39 weeks), to eligible Service families with children aged 4 to 11 years old (4-16 years old if receiving Government disability allowances) who are in full time education in school or being home educated. Over 7,000 Service children's before and after school childcare is currently being funded by WAC in the UK.
WAC Overseas mirrors the WAC scheme in the UK, it is a reimbursement from Defence to Service personnel of up to 80% of the costs of before and after school childcare. Capped hourly rates apply and can be found in 2022DIN01-079-Defence Wraparound Childcare Allowance. The remaining 20% is claimed from HMRC via an active Tax-Free Childcare account. WAC funding does not provide childcare spaces, it is funding for costs incurred when eligible families pay for before and after school childcare.
Chippenham & Calne: ASD social and youth clubs from Wiltshire Council and Barnardo's
Alternatively click here to view this poster on the Wiltshire Together website
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
St Andrews: Bookbug Sessions at St Andrews Library
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Bookbug is coming back to the library starting on Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th January with a new time on Thursdays-1.45pm. Saturdays are 10.30am.Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
January 6, 2025
West Midlands Railway student deal
Whether you're an international student or back home after the holidays, save up to 50% on unlimited train travel with West Midlands Railway Student Season Tickets until 18 April!
Full details: HERE
Information: Central HIVE Hub
January 3, 2025
South West: What's on in the region in 2025
Visit Gloucestershire - 25 things to do in 2025
Visit Bath - 25 things to do in 2025
Experience Oxfordshire 2025 guide
Bath & West Showground - events in 2025
'What's On Southwest' magazine - 2025 events
The following tourist websites will also have lots of ideas for events and days out in 2025:
Visit Somerset - festivals and events
National Trust days out and places to visit
Please note that this list may be added to and that monthly 'what's on' posts will also continue throughout 2025.
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
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