Out of school/Wraparound clubs provide childcare before school and after school, also known as school age childcare. This service operates during school term till 6pm or later. School Age childcare are settings providing breakfast club and after school club. Each provider offers different combinations of these services.

From September 2024, there has been an increase in the number of School Age childcare places available across the country. There are also several free breakfast clubs providing 30 minutes free breakfast. Speak to your school for details. 

School Age childcare meets the needs of primary aged children from 4 to 11 years, whose parents/carers work, study, or training for employment. Clubs are usual based on school sites but there are a number of individual clubs which are not and are linked to specific schools around the borough. These clubs are based off school site and are responsible for escorting children to and from school (as appropriate) to the club nearby. Parents and carers can speak to their child’s school or contact the Family Information service for further details. You can also speak to the Family Information service about holiday Play Schemes which operate during the school holidays. 

Family information service

What is school age childcare? 

School age childcare is before and after school care that wraps around the school day. It typically runs from 8 am until 6 pm (hours can change depending on local demand) during term time, either on a school site, or another local setting such as a community centre, a nursery, or with a childminder. 

School age childcare also includes holiday play schemes and the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. To find out the location of these holiday programmes, contact the Family Information Service above.