When you are choosing OOSH services, think about:

• Location. How will my child travel to and from school to the OOSH service?
• Cost. What are the fees charged, and what do they include?
• Availability. How far ahead do I need to book? Are places available when I need them? Staff. What qualifications do the staff have?

You should also consider your child's needs and interests:

• Are the children made to feel welcome by the staff and other children?
• Can I talk to staff about my child's needs and activities offered?
• Do the activities suit my child's interests? If my child doesn't want to join in organised activities, is there supervised free play?
• Is the environment suitable and interesting?
• Is homework supervised?
• Are any meals provided? Do they cater to special dietary needs (eg allergies)?
• Other considerations. Do they administer medication? Do they have a television and is it supervised?

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