Benefits of Out of School Care
Out of school playcare benefits not only children and parents, but also many others. Some of these benefits are listed below:-
Children
- Offers a variety of positive opportunities for children to play in a child centered club
- A chance to develop new skills and access learning opportunities
- A chance to interact with peers
- Play in a safe environment
- Learn about risks
Parents
- Reliable, good quality childcare
- Peace of mind knowing their child is safe and happy
- Enables parents/carers to access work or training
- Research shows that 40% of parents using out of school clubs are able to better their employment prospects.
Schools
- Children can be involved in a variety of learning activities
- Offers a space and support for children to complete homework, if they wish to
- Offers informal activities to develop confidence and motivation
- A holistic approach to working with children
- Children attending breakfast clubs are more likely to attend school and have the necessary nutrition to be attentive
- Many schools attract prospective parents by promoting the out of school childcare they have to offer
Others
- Helps employers recruit and retain employees with children
- Promotes community as a whole by providing services within it
