Variation of costs - Out of School Care costs from Profit’, for Profit’ and voluntary ‘For ‘Not organisations in Edinburgh: Some examples from lowest to highest charges Source: Out of School Care Provider’s Audit City of Edinburgh Council 2015/16 (Fig. 6) Status of organisation Times of delivery Cost per hour Lowest charge for profit’ (Voluntary 3 - 6pm 0.33p ‘Not organisation) profit’ (subsidized to provide 3 5.45pm £2.58 ‘For – affordable childcare) for Profit’ 3.15 5.30pm £3.20 ‘Not – Parent/Committee Led Afterschool Club Highest charge for Profit’ 3 6pm £4.20 ‘Not – Parent/Committee led Afterschool Club for Profit’ 3 5.45pm £4.54 ‘Not – Parent/Committee led Afterschool Club Profit’ 2.50 6pm £4.65 ‘For – The majority of childcare providers in Edinburgh (‘For Profit’ and for Profit’) charge ‘Not between £2.50 - £3.50 per hour, which is in alignment with Family and Childcare Trust findings for Eastern Scotland (Fig. 5) As a parent/carer, what do you think are the two best things about out of school care? Priorities clearly articulated by parents included helping to sustain employment and support a work life balance. Parents also valued highly the opportunity for their children to have access to a variety of activities and new experiences with their peer group. Out of school care’s role in supporting the development of children’s independence and resilience was also widely acknowledged. Parent/carers also said. . . allows me to keep working and to earn for the family, it also enables me to take on ‘It more hours at work’. children/young people like it they enjoy outdoor learning, trips and variety of activities ‘The – on offer. It also keeps them entertained and boosts their confidence’. friendly, excellent, knowledgeable and caring staff make a valuable contribution’. ‘The that the club is based within the school, transitions between school and club are easy ‘Given the location is convenient’. –
Variation of costs - Out of School Care costs from ‘For Profit’, ‘Not for Profit’ and voluntary organisations in Edinburgh: Some examples from lowest to highest charges Source: Out of School Care Provider’s Audit City of Edinburgh Council 2015/16 (Fig. 6) Status of organisation Times of delivery Cost per hour Lowest charge ‘Not for profit’ (Voluntary organisation) 3 - 6pm 0.33p ‘For profit’ (subsidized to provide affordable childcare) 3 – 5.45pm £2.58 ‘Not for Profit’ Parent/Committee Led Afterschool Club 3.15 – 5.30pm £3.20 Highest charge ‘Not for Profit’ Parent/Committee led Afterschool Club 3 – 6pm £4.20 ‘Not for Profit’ Parent/Committee led Afterschool Club 3 – 5.45pm £4.54 ‘For Profit’ 2.50 – 6pm £4.65 The majority of childcare providers in Edinburgh (‘For Profit’ and ‘Not for Profit’) charge between £2.50 - £3.50 per hour, which is in alignment with Family and Childcare Trust findings for Eastern Scotland (Fig. 5) As a parent/carer, what do you think are the two best things about out of school care? Priorities clearly articulated by parents included helping to sustain employment and support a work life balance. Parents also valued highly the opportunity for their children to have access to a variety of activities and new experiences with their peer group. Out of school care’s role in supporting the development of children’s independence and resilience was also widely acknowledged. Parent/carers also said. . . ‘It allows me to keep working and to earn for the family, it also enables me to take on more hours at work’. ‘The children/young people like it – they enjoy outdoor learning, trips and variety of activities on offer. It also keeps them entertained and boosts their confidence’. ‘The friendly, excellent, knowledgeable and caring staff make a valuable contribution’. ‘Given that the club is based within the school, transitions between school and club are easy – the location is convenient’.
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