
ABOUT
WHO ARE WE?
The 4 Nations Out of School Childcare Forum is comprised of representatives from the national intermediary organisations representing and supporting Out of School Childcare (OSC) in the UK’s 4 nations:
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England: Out of School Alliance
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Northern Ireland: Playboard Northern Ireland
Playboard Northern Ireland is a registered charity (104724).
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Scotland: Scottish Out of School Care Network (SOSCN)
SOSCN is a Scottish registered charity (SC020520).
Wales: Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs
Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids’ Clubs is a registered charity (1093260).
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ABOUT THE FORUM
The forum was established in 2021 to strengthen policy, practice, research and support for OSC across the whole of the UK.
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OSC is devolved to each of the 4 nations’ governments and although there are clear similarities in terms of practice; registration, inspection and qualification requirements differ, as do government policies and support.
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The forum is the only hub for accurate and current information about OSC in each of the 4 home nations of the UK, as well as our joint work as a forum. OSC is also sometimes referred to as "out of school care" or "school age childcare".
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