Meanwhile, the New Opportunities Fund has handed out 29m more to fund 50,000 out-of-school places and still has further money to allocate under the current scheme (see News, page 4). Deadlines for applications have been extended with two more rounds in April and June next year, so if you're interested in setting up a club you can still go for a grant.
Research evaluating the out-of-school hours childcare programme gives food for thought, however, with nearly two-thirds of schemes set up with NOF funding making a loss. Sustainability remains a major problem for new clubs.
Nursery World's next Out of School supplement will be published free with the magazine on 14 November, so make sure you don't miss its invaluable mix of advice, news and activities for everyone involved in playwork.
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