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After School Clubs

From homework help to football training — find after-school clubs and childcare provision for primary and secondary children across the UK.

Your After School Clubs Journey

Schools, leisure centres, and childcare providers offer after-school clubs that bridge the gap between the school day and parents finishing work — combining supervised care with activities children enjoy.

4-6

Foundation Stage After School

Ages 4-6

Gentle wrap-around care for Reception and Year 1 — play, snacks, stories, and outdoor time in a calm environment.

Blessed William Davies Playclub - Llandudno - Playgroup

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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Charlie's Angels Childminding - Child minder

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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Bangor On Dee Childcare (Playgroup/Playgroup plus) - Playgroup

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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6-8

KS1 After School Club

Ages 6-8

Art, games, outdoor play, and free-choice activities in a supervised setting after school.

Charlie's Angels Childminding - Child minder

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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Ysgol Bryn Hedydd - Cool Cats Out of School Fun Club - Day Nursery

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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Sarah's House- Childminding & After School Club - Child minder

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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8-11

KS2 Activity Club

Ages 8-11

More structured after-school provision with sport, arts, STEM activities, or homework support.

Charlie's Angels Childminding - Child minder

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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Ysgol Bryn Hedydd - Cool Cats Out of School Fun Club - Day Nursery

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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Sarah's House- Childminding & After School Club - Child minder

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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11-14

Junior Enrichment

Ages 11-14

After-school enrichment in drama, sport, coding, debate, and other extracurricular activities.

Charlie's Angels Childminding - Child minder

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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Ysgol Bryn Hedydd - Cool Cats Out of School Fun Club - Day Nursery

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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Sarah's House- Childminding & After School Club - Child minder

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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14-16

Senior Enrichment

Ages 14-16

Sixth form prep, leadership programmes, Duke of Edinburgh, and extended project activities after school.

After School Craft Club at Penylan Library - Library services

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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Supertots Playgroup (Pontprennau)

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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Clwb Enfys Ltd @ Ysgol Pencae - Penmaenmawr

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

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Where After School Clubs Can Take You

The skills developed transfer to many careers in and around the field.

After School Club Leader

Running after-school provision for primary and secondary children

Key Skills

SafeguardingActivity planningBehaviour managementTeam leadership

Typical Route

Level 2/3 childcare or sports coaching → Club assistant → Senior leader

Play Worker

Creating and supervising child-led play in after-school and holiday settings

Key Skills

Play theorySafeguardingRisk assessmentInclusion

Typical Route

Level 2/3 Playwork → After-school or holiday club → Play development officer

Sports Coach (Schools)

Delivering after-school sports and PE enrichment programmes

Key Skills

NGB coaching awardAge-appropriate deliverySafeguardingSession planning

Typical Route

NGB award → School sports coach → Head of PE or sports development

Childcare Manager

Managing a portfolio of before and after school provision across one or more schools

Key Skills

Childcare legislationOfsted complianceStaff managementBudget control

Typical Route

Practitioner → Senior supervisor → Manager → Group manager

SEND Support Worker

Providing specialist support for children with additional needs in after-school settings

Key Skills

SEND awarenessBehaviour supportCommunication strategiesSafeguarding

Typical Route

SEND training → School support → Key worker → SENCO support

Community Sport Development Officer

Growing participation in after-school and community sport programmes

Key Skills

Sports developmentPartnership workingProgramme managementEvaluation

Typical Route

Sports coaching → Club development → NGO or local authority officer

After School Clubs Heroes

These stars started at local clubs just like yours. Their journeys show what's possible.

Sue Campbell CBE

School Sport

Youth Sport Trust CEO, UK Sport Chair, architect of school sport partnerships and after-school programmes

Started atAge 22
FromCoventry

“After-school sport changes children. Give them the opportunity and watch them grow in ways the classroom never could.”

Tim Smit KBE

After School Enrichment

Eden Project co-founder, champion of hands-on learning beyond the classroom

Started atAge 35
FromHolland (raised UK)

“Children flourish when they can explore, create, and collaborate after the school bell. That freedom matters.”

Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE

School Sport & Inclusion

Eleven Paralympic gold medals, House of Lords, school sport access champion

Started atAge 7
FromCardiff

“After-school clubs gave me a community and a purpose. Every child deserves that — especially those who feel different.”

Gary Neville

School Sport

Manchester United legend, co-founder of Salford City, education and community sport investor

Started atAge 8
FromBury

“I went to school and trained afterwards every single day. That combination of education and sport made me who I am.”

Featured After School Clubs Providers

These organisations offer structured programmes for young people across the UK.

ClubHub UK

ClubHub UK

2625 programmes

ClubHub UK is a directory of children's activities, classes and clubs across the UK. Founded in 2016, it helps millions of parents discover trusted activities for their children.

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Sample Programmes

4 Community Trust – Uplands Manor After School Club

📍 B67 6HT

Ages 3–12

4 Community Trust – After School Club

📍 B67 6ND

Ages 4–12

4 Community Trust – West Bromwich After School Club

📍 B71 1JU

Ages 4–12

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

1571 programmes

Dewis Cymru is the national wellbeing directory for Wales, covering all 22 local authorities. It lists children's activities, breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, holiday clubs, parent & toddler groups, youth clubs, and sports across the whole of Wales.

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Sample Programmes

Monkeys @High Cross Primary School

📍 NP10 9AB

Monkeys@High Cross Primary Breakfast and Afterschool Club

📍 NP10 9AB

Clwb y Morfa C.B.C. - Abergele

📍 LL22 7NU

Ages 3–11

Superstars

Superstars

379 programmes

Superstars delivers fun, inclusive sports and activity sessions for children aged 3-17 across multiple venues. Their programmes cover football, multi-sports, dance, arts and crafts, and STEM activities, making active fun accessible to every child. Sessions focus on enjoyment and participation rather than competition, helping children build confidence, coordination, and social skills through play. Qualified coaches create a positive environment where every child feels like a superstar, regardless of ability. Holiday camps keep children active and entertained during school breaks with varied daily programmes. Term-time classes develop skills progressively while maintaining the fun factor that keeps children coming back week after week.

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Sample Programmes

Superstars - Sewing After School Club Yrs 4-6

📍 CHRIST CHURCH CE PRIMARY

Ages 8–11

Superstars - Sewing After School Club Yrs 4-6

📍 CALLANDS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Ages 8–11

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