Scottish Government

SCHOOL'S OUT
Framework for the Development of Out-of-School Care

Childcare and Activities for School-Age Children and Young People

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Contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Section 1 Executive summary

Section 2 Introduction

Section 3 Resources for childcare

Section 4 What we mean by OSC
Definition of OSC
Terminology
Who uses OSC
Statistics
Demand for OSC

Section 5 Consulting children
UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Commissioner for Children and Young People
Consulting children

Section 6 The effect and benefits of OSC
Research - economic and social benefits
Good citizenship
Positive behaviour

Section 7 Quality
What we mean by quality
The Scottish Commission for the Regulation of Care
Quality-assurance schemes
OSC workforce - the challenges
Workforce - action
Workforce - local innovation
Men in childcare

Section 8 Premises and accommodation
Using premises
Schools - at the heart of the community
New Community Schools
School-estate strategy
Public Private Partnerships (PPPs)
School sports facilities
Modular buildings
Other premises for OSC
Fitness of premises
Using school kitchens
Accessibility
Lets

Section 9 Access issues
Children in need and children with additional support needs
Older children and young people
Equality strategies
Children and families of minority ethnic backgrounds
Gaelic

Section 10 Links
Out-of-school-hours learning or study support
Youth work
PE and sport
Cultural activities

Section 11 Sustainability
Sustainability concerns
Funding
Study on OSC
Models for delivering OSC
Conclusions about different models
Parent-led management committee model
Review of business support
Conclusions about business support
Childcare Tax Credit

Section 12 Employer involvement
Work-life balance toolkit
Employers' role in OSC
Employer conference

Section 13 Our policies
Summary
Early-years and childcare strategy
Closing the opportunity gap
Integrated children's services
New Deal for Lone Parents
The role of local enterprise companies (enterprise bodies)
Community regeneration and Social
Inclusion Partnerships
Review of breakfast services
Health
Physical activity strategy
Play
National Cultural Strategy
Local authority and voluntary sector relationships
The social economy
Additional support needs
The national debate on education

Section 14 Conclusions, priorities for action and recommendations
Conclusions
Vision for the future
Priorities for Action
Objectives
Recommendations
Scottish Executive's Role

Appendices
Appendix 1 Members of the working group on OSC
Appendix 2 Consulting children
Appendix 3 Sources of funding
Appendix 4 Tax credits
Appendix 5 Summary of Guidance
Appendix 6 List of contacts in consultants' report
Appendix 7 List of good practice contacts in School's Out
Appendix 8 List of childcare and other contacts
Appendix 9 List of Scottish Executive contacts