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Out of school hours learning activities
Summary of Service
Out of School Hours Learning/Study Support focuses solely on activities that take place outside the normal school day and is targeted at pupils aged 5 - 18.
Details of Service
Out of School Hours Learning/Study Support activities take place before school, during lunchtime, after school, at weekends and during school holidays.
Activities include:
- Homework clubs
- Help with key skills
- Study clubs linked to curriculum subjects
- Sports, games and adventurous outdoor activities
- Creative ventures (music, dance, arts)
- Residential events
- Breakfast clubs
- Revision clubs
All Out of School Hours Learning/Study Support activities share the common aim of meeting pupils' needs whilst complementing and supporting their classroom learning. A properly co-ordinated activity improves young people's motivation, increases their confidence and self esteem and helps them become more effective learners – leading to raised achievement in the classroom.
For information on Out of School Hours Learning/Study Support activities taking place in your son/daughters school please contact the school direct.
We work with a range of partners other than schools to provide a range of Out of School Hours Learning/Study Support opportunities. Our partners include:
Wiltshire Library Service
The Wiltshire Library Service provide InfoZones Clubs, allowing children and young people to drop into their local library and access homework support. Please contact your local library or the Head of Learning Services, Libraries on 01225 757517.
SPLASH
SPLASH (Schools and Police Liaison Activities for Summer Holidays) provide a variety of activities throughout the county during all school holidays. For further details please contact the Splash co-ordinator on 01380 734106 or visit the Splash website.
Contact Details
By Post
Out of School Hours Learning Manager
Schools Branch
Department for Children and Education
Wiltshire County Council
County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JB
By Email
schools@wiltshire.gov.uk
By Telephone
01225 713561
By Fax
01225 713876
| A to Z Names | Out of school hours learning activities, Childcare - out of school hours |
|---|---|
| Keywords | After and/or before school childcare |
| PID No. | 19 |
| IPSV Category | Child care |
| Level 1 Name | Out of school hours learning activities |
| IPSV ID | 140 |
