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School Holiday Care

Reliable Childcare When School Is Closed

What Our School Holiday Care Includes

School Holiday Care can be arranged around your family’s requirements and may include:

  • Childcare and Supervision: Caring for children throughout the agreed hours while parents manage their commitments.
  • Holiday Routines: Helping children maintain familiar routines around meals, rest, play and other everyday activities.
  • Meals and Snacks: Preparing simple meals and snacks as part of the agreed childcare arrangement.
  • Age Appropriate Activities: Keeping children engaged with activities suited to their age and interests.
  • Companionship: Providing attentive care and positive interaction throughout the childcare period.
  • Support for Multiple Children: Helping families manage childcare when more than one child needs support.

What Our Newborn & Postnatal Support Includes

Support can be tailored around your family’s circumstances and may include:

  • Newborn Care: Caring for your baby during the agreed hours and following the routines you have established.
  • Feeding and Changing: Assistance with everyday feeding and changing routines according to your instructions.
  • Settling and Comfort: Helping your baby settle and remain comfortable during the agreed childcare period.
  • Older Children: Additional childcare support for older children where this forms part of your requirements.
  • Simple Meals: Preparing simple meals or refreshments as part of the agreed household routine.
  • Everyday Family Support: Providing an extra pair of hands while parents manage other responsibilities.

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Why Choose School Holiday Care?

  • Keep Your Plans on Track: Childcare support can help you continue working, attend appointments or manage other commitments while your children are away from school.
  • Care During School Breaks: Support is available for families who need an alternative to their usual school day childcare arrangements during holiday periods.
  • Activities Beyond the School Routine: Children can enjoy suitable activities and companionship while receiving attentive care during their time away from school.
  • Support Around Your Holiday Plans: Whether your family needs childcare for selected days or a longer period, your requirements can be discussed around your plans.
  • More Flexibility for Parents: Having additional childcare available gives parents greater flexibility to balance work, family responsibilities and personal commitments.

School Holiday Care FAQs

What is School Holiday Care?
School Holiday Care provides childcare support during school holiday periods when children are not attending school. It can be useful for parents who continue working or have other commitments during the school break and need additional childcare during the day.
When can I use School Holiday Care?

The service is available for childcare needs during school holiday periods. You can request support for specific days, selected weeks or particular hours depending on what your family requires.

Can I book childcare for only a few days?

Yes. You do not have to request care for the entire school holiday. If you only need support on certain days, provide those dates and the hours required when making your enquiry.

What can children do during School Holiday Care?
Activities can depend on the child’s age, interests and your family’s preferences. You can tell us about activities your child enjoys or any routines you would like maintained when making your childcare request.
Can School Holiday Care fit around my working hours?
Yes. You can provide the hours that fit around your work or other commitments. Include your preferred start and finish times so we can understand when childcare support is required.
What information should I provide when requesting School Holiday Care?
Provide the children’s ages, number of children, location, preferred dates and times and any specific requirements. If there are particular routines, activities or other information that would be helpful to know, you can include those details as well.