Our Afterschool is diverse it is designed to foster child-directed, free-choice play as well as structured group and coach-directed activities. With the array of equipment and space we can offer lots of diversity. The work and ethos of our Afterschool is underpinned by the United…
NATURAL AND EVIDENCE BASED Ireland’s Better Outcomes, Brighter Futures provides a concise set of principles relevant to the development of policy in relation to School Age Childcare or SAC. The first is a ‘Children’s Rights Principle’, that the rights of children, as outlined by the…
Several recent reports on School Age Childcare indicate that children want to be able to relax and feel comfortable after school. A home-like environment was preferred, with outdoor and indoor play identified as important by children of all ages. Relationships with family, extended family, friends,…