FIS: Find Out of School Clubs

Many schools offer a variety of formal childcare and other activities outside usual school hours. Depending on the hours you work, you can opt for a combination of breakfast clubs (normally open from 8am), after-school clubs (typically from 3.30pm and up to 6pm) and holiday play schemes (8am to 6pm) which run outside of term time.

You can download a list of Out of School Clubs in Wirral and download a list of Holiday Clubs in Wirral. 

Sometimes referred to as out of school clubs, these services are based on school sites, but may also be in youth clubs, community centres or nurseries. Some schools organise the childcare themselves, but others will work with local voluntary groups, private providers and childminders, who will provide staff and sometimes facilities. 

QUESTIONS TO ASK DAY CARE PROVIDERS FOR CHILDREN AGED 5+ 

• What activities do you provide?
• Please talk me through a typical session?
• Do you offer any homework facilities?
• Is there an area for younger children?
• Do you have a quiet/chill out area?
• Is there adequate security? Is there a signing in/out book?
• What are the arrangements for the payment of fees?
• What schools do you collect from?
• What qualifications do the staff hold?

For Further Information on Out of School and Holiday Clubs in Wirral pleas contact the Family Information Services on fis@wirral.gov.uk or 0800 0858 743