Extended services in schools  

The South East CIP works in partnership with Schools in our area and others to ensure schools offer an extended range of services for pupils and their families. This includes things like breakfast, homework and sports clubs. Contact your local school for more information

Opening hours

Schools offering extended services are usually open from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, and they are often open in the evening and at weekends too.

Costs

Schools will always try to keep costs down, but you will usually need to pay for childcare and some clubs. If you are on a low income, a range of financial help is available to make these costs more affordable.

After-school clubs

The majority of after-school clubs in our area are based on school premises, but a few are based at youth clubs, village halls and community centres. They can either be run by the schools themselves, or by private or voluntary organisations. Clubs provide a safe place to play, relax and socialise. Some clubs not attached to schools can collect children from their school at the end of the day. To find out more about after school club school, contact your local school or the Family Information Service.

Opening hours

After-school clubs are usually open from 3.30 pm to 6.00 pm during term time - although some are also open in the school holidays.

Costs

On average, after-school clubs cost around £7.00 per session, but prices vary. You can find out more about prices in your area by contacting your local school or the Families Information Service.

Breakfast clubs

Breakfast clubs provide a healthy meal and a safe place for children to wait until school starts. Carers will take your child to school in time for registration or, if based at your child's school, will look after them until lessons start.

Opening hours

Usually you can drop your child off at a breakfast club from around 7.30 am.

Costs

Breakfast clubs charge from £2.00 a day, but this varies. Contact your local school or the Family Information Service for more information.

Holiday playschemes/clubs

To find out about holiday playschemes in our area, contact the local Families Information Service.These clubs are usually offered as part of a school's extended services, but can also be run by private or voluntary organisations. They can be based on school premises, or in youth clubs, village halls and community centres. They offer a wide range of play activities during the school holidays.

Opening hours

Holiday playschemes are usually open from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm during the summer holiday. Some may also open over the Easter holiday and half-terms.

Costs

On average, holiday playschemes cost £20.00 per day, but this varies.

Childminders

Usually childminders look after children under 12 in the childminder's home, and will often pick up children from school.

Hours

Most childminders work from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm but they are usually flexible.

Costs

Childminders tend to charge anything between £2.50 and £7.50 an hour. For more information contact the Family Information Service or the local branch of the National Childminding Association.

Nannies and home-based carers

Usually nannies will provide care for children in your home, and can look after children of any age.

Hours

Many nannies will live at home with the family they are working for. Whether they live in or not, their hours are usually flexible.

Costs

Nannies' fees will start at around £6.00 (or £9.00 in London) per hour, but this tends to vary greatly. You will also have to pay your nanny's tax and National Insurance contributions.
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