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After School Club at Leigh Academy Oaks is open to all children from Reception to Year 6.

This club starts at 3:15pm, straight from school finishing and has two pick up times available to collect children.

These are:

4:30pm – Cost £6.00
6:00pm – Cost £10.00

Sessions must be booked and paid for on the MyChildAtSchool app (MCAS) in advance.

Our After School Club is a welcoming and supportive space where children can relax, learn, and have fun after the academy day ends. We offer a wide range of engaging activities designed to spark creativity and build new skills, from arts and crafts to mindfulness & wellbeing afternoons. To keep them fueled and focused, we also provide a variety of healthy snacks. It’s the perfect place for children to make friends, try new things, and end their day on a positive note!

Do children benefit?

Research shows that After School Clubs have a significant positive impact on children’s development.

Studies suggest that children who attend are up to 20% more likely to improve their academic performance, as dedicated homework time helps reinforce classroom learning. Furthermore, over 70% of parents have also reported improved social skills and confidence in their children when they regularly attend an After School Club. Access to healthy snacks during this time also supports better concentration and energy levels, helping children thrive both academically and socially.

Teachers have also noticed an improvement in social skills due to After School Clubs giving children more opportunities to build friendships, work as a team, and develop confidence outside the traditional classroom setting. Additionally, children who attend tend to show better focus and behaviour during the school day, likely because of the extra support and structure provided by the club.

See below our daily activities:

Focussed Activities

Monday: Arts & Crafts

Pupils get to be creative and improve their coordination whilst colouring, drawing and cutting. Activities may include: finger painting, origami, making paper chains, hat making and colouring in.

Tuesday: Mindfulness & Wellbeing

Pupils take time to relax and develop strategies for managing their emotions. They’ll learn to focus, reflect, and build resilience through calm, engaging activities. Sessions may include: guided storytelling, yoga-inspired stretches, breathing games, creating gratitude jars, partner trust games, or outdoor “listening walks” to tune in to nature

Wednesday: Sports & Games

Pupils get to develop their communication and leadership skills through team games. They’ll be able to try sports and activities they may not have tried before.Sports include tug of war, table-tennis, tag-rugby and yoga, to name a few.

Thursday: Music, Singing, Dance & Drama

A chance for pupils to get creative in the world of performing arts. This incorporates anything from dance and cheerleading to acting and musical theatre.

Friday: Cooking & Technology

Pupils can help prepare their healthy snack whilst learning about the importance of a healthy diet.