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 The
Out of School Child Care club service provided by (Newcastle &) North
Staffs Play Council includes both before and after school activities. The
age of youngsters is 3½ - 13 years and includes those with 'special
needs'.
Recent reports have shown that the problems of 'latch-key' children are
as acute as ever and the lack of out-of-school hours child care is one of
the main obstacles for parents wishing to return to employment or further
education.
The Out-of-School Clubs can
- assist employers in the recruitment and retention of staff and
single parents.
- assure employers that they can reliably recruit staff with school
age children.
- provide a safe and well supervised meeting place for youngsters
before and after school.
- extend education and give opportunities to practice new skills.
- allow young people to develop relationships with their peer and with
adults.
- encourage young people, through a varied programme of activities, to
play a more active role in their community.
Benefits to be gained by Employees, Parents/Guardians and the
Community
- takes the pressure off parents, whose in training or those requiring
a respite.
- documented evidence points to there being a reduction in vandalism
and accidents in the home and on the roads.
For information on Out of School clubs in your area click
here or alternatively please contact us for
more details. |
