Out of School Services

Out of school services (OSS) is the term covering before-school, after-school and school-holiday programmes for school children aged 5-13 years. It is where care of a child has been formally handed over from a parent or caregiver to an OSS provider.

Research Publications

Report
Mon 23 May, 2011

Caring for Kids

Parents' views on out-of-school services and care

This report responds to the Minister of Social Development’s request (letter of expectation, March 2010) that the Families Commission undertakes research on what parents are looking for in ou

Project
Thu 12 Aug, 2010

Out of School Services and Care

What's important to parents?

We've commissioned a survey to find out what is important to parents when choosing Out of School services and care.