How important are out-of-school clubs?
Out-of-school clubs help parents balance work and family commitments by providing care for school-aged children before and after school, and during school holidays. Under the previous government’s extended services initiative, all schools were supposed to provide access to out-of-school clubs. For parents, the clubs provide convenient and affordable childcare, located in or near to their child’s school, enabling them to work outside of school hours.
For children, the clubs provide a safe, stimulating and fun environment, where they can socialise with their peers and develop friendships independently. Activities offered in clubs include study support, play, fitness classes, drama, music, and arts and crafts.
How do you go about setting up a club?
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