Parenting across Scotland response to the consultation on Out of School Care in Scotland General

They have a role to play in allowing parents to work or to study, and children to have access to play and other facilities. [...] Out of school care can have benefits for children and parents providing that the service is of high quality, offers a range of indoor and outdoor activities for children and is easily accessible. [...] Out of school care is accessible and affordable and meets the needs of children and young people, parents and carers and communities. [...] We refer to the Children in Scotland response to this consultation question, which highlights the need for communities, parents and children to be involved in designing the service Do you agree with our 3 key aims for a future out of school care framework? Yes Please explain your response. [...] What do children and young people want from out of school care services and does this differ dependent on age? Due to their expertise and engagement with young people we refer to the Children in Scotland response to this question.