Extended services and clubs

Understand the requirements and expectations for running and charging for a breakfast club, as well as sources of funding and support.

Understand the rules on charging for before and after-school clubs, so you can be sure your approach is in line with the law and DfE guidance.

Is opening a school-based nursery (SBN) a good option for your school? Find out what you need to consider and learn about the different delivery models you can choose from.

The DfE is in the process of rolling out the requirement for all primary schools to provide a free breakfast club. Understand what this means for your school, as well as the requirements and expectations around food standards.

Follow our step-by-step guide when opening your school-based nursery, to help make sure you consider everything you need to and that the process goes smoothly.

The government wants to make sure parents/carers of primary age pupils can access term-time wraparound childcare. Find out what's expected of your school and how to assess demand, and get to grips with how to set up wraparound provision.

Check whether your out-of-school provision needs to be registered separately, and who is responsible for it. You'll also find out how extended services such as after-school and holiday clubs are taken into account during Ofsted inspections.