For more information about before and after school childcare contact the Families Information Service (FIS) on:-

Freephone: 0800 587 8042
Email: fis@wakefield.gov.uk
Text: 07624 809247
Web: Wakefield District Families Information Service

Alternatively you can use the fully searchable database of out of school care on the DirectGov website - http://schoolsfinder.direct.gov.uk/

Details on this website are updated on a regular basis, for further information contact Families Information Service.

Families Information Service

The FIS provides quality, accessible and impartial information and guidance on the full range of childcare, education and play services including:

• Breakfast Clubs
• Childminders
• Creches
• Day Nurseries
• Holiday Clubs and Playschemes
• Out of School Clubs
• Parent and Toddler Groups
• Pre-school Playgroups
• Wraparound Care

They can also give you information about the range of financial help available to pay for childcare.

What are the different types of out of school care?

• Breakfast Clubs – open in the morning before school so children can enjoy breakfast there.
• After school clubs – open in the afternoons between the end of school day until early evening.
• Before and after school clubs – open in the morning and afternoons.
• Holiday clubs  / Playschemes – open during school holidays usually from around 8.00am to 6.00pm.

These out of school services are sometimes called ‘Kid’s Clubs’.