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Before & After School Care

Flexible Support Before and After School

Managing work, school and family commitments can be difficult when your working hours do not match your child’s school schedule. Our Before & After School Care provides dependable childcare before the school day begins and after it finishes, helping families manage those busy hours with greater ease.

Before school, children can receive support with their morning routine, getting ready and preparing for the school day. After school, care can include helping children settle after their day, providing a meal or snack, supporting them with their homework and keeping them engaged with suitable activities while they wait for parents to finish work or return home.

Every family’s schedule is different, so the service can be arranged around the days and hours when you need support. Whether you need care before school, after school or both, you can tell us about your child’s usual routine and preferred schedule when making your request.

For parents, having dependable childcare in place can make school days less stressful and easier to organise. It provides practical support during the hours that can be difficult to manage, particularly when work or other commitments continue beyond the school timetable.

Children can also benefit from having a familiar routine around the start and end of their school day. From getting ready in the morning to having time to relax, eat, complete homework or take part in suitable activities after school, the care can be arranged around their usual routine and individual needs.

Whether you need support on selected school days or as part of a regular childcare arrangement, our Before & After School Care gives families an option that works around their daily commitments. Simply let us know the days, times and type of support you require so we can understand your childcare needs and discuss the appropriate arrangement.

What Our Before & After School Care Includes

Support can be arranged around your child’s school routine and may include:

  • Before School Care: Support with morning routines and childcare before your child’s school day begins.
  • After School Care: Caring for your child once school finishes until the agreed collection or finish time.
  • Meals and Snacks: Preparing simple meals and snacks as part of your child’s usual routine.
  • Homework Support: Providing time and a suitable environment for children to complete their usual homework.
  • Morning and Evening Routines: Helping children manage familiar routines before school and after returning home.
  • Activities and Companionship: Providing suitable activities and attentive care during the agreed childcare hours.

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Why Choose Before & After School Care?

  • Fits Around Working Hours: Childcare can help cover the hours between your work schedule and your child's school start or finish time.
  • Support Before School: Morning care provides help with getting children ready and settled before they begin their school day.
  • Support After School: Children can receive attentive care after school while parents finish work or manage other commitments.
  • Homework and Mealtimes: After school support can include time for homework, meals, snacks and familiar everyday routines.
  • Less Stress on School Days: Having childcare arranged in advance can make busy mornings and afternoons easier for the whole family.

Before & After School Care FAQs

Who is this service designed for?

It is designed for families who need additional childcare around the school day. This may be particularly helpful when parents’ working hours or other commitments do not match their child’s school timetable.

What happens during After School Care?

After school, children can settle into a comfortable routine while waiting for their parents. Depending on the agreed arrangement, this may include having a snack or simple meal, completing homework, taking part in suitable activities and enjoying some relaxed time after school.

How does the service fit around a child's school routine?

The childcare arrangement can be planned around your child’s normal school timetable, including their school start and finish times. Details about their daily routine can be discussed when arranging the service.

 

How do I get started?
Complete the Request a Service form with your childcare requirements and preferred schedule. We will review the information provided and discuss the appropriate arrangement and quotation with you.
Is homework support part of the service?
Homework time can form part of the childcare arrangement where required. Parents can explain their child’s usual homework routine and any expectations they would like considered during After School Care.
What about days when school finishes at different times?
Different school finishing times can be taken into consideration when discussing your childcare requirements. Providing the relevant schedule helps ensure the requested support reflects your family’s needs on each day.