After school activities

Many schools provide a range of services and activities before or after the school day to help meet the needs of pupils, their families and the wider community.

Schools might provide one or more of the following out of school activities:

• childcare for children up to the age of 14 (16 if the child is disabled), 8am - 6pm throughout the year and where there is demand

• a varied menu of activities after school and in school holidays

• parenting support and family learning

• community use and adult and community learning

• swift and easy access to specialist services.

How to find out more

Your local school will tell you what activities they offer. You can find out how to contact your local school by looking at their websites via the link in the box below.

You can also search the Children and Young People's Information Service database of activities. A link to the search is provided in the box at the top right of this page.