Empowering Children Through Active Play
Welcome to a place where children’s physical, emotional, and social development thrives. From wraparound care to expert-led sports coaching and holiday clubs, our mission is to nurture every child’s potential in a safe, fun, and enriching environment.
Why Families Choose Us
We stand out because we go beyond just childcare. Our programs are built on values of care, trust, and personal growth. Here’s what makes us different:
Our Most Popular Programs
Swimming Lessons
Physical Education
Structured activities supporting physical development and teamwork.
Wraparound Care
Supportive before and after-school care with purposeful play.
Holiday Clubs
Creative, sporty, and educational activities during school breaks.
Find the Right Programme
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CREATE CREW
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SPORTS TOURNAMENT
Your Child’s Journey with Us
Discover
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As your child grows in skills and friendships, you’ll see them flourish in a safe, inclusive environment that encourages self-belief, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
What Parents are Saying
Don’t just take our word for it—hear from the families who trust us:
Liam had nothing but great things to say about the activities and staff. He had the best time every day. Thank you so much!
My son always comes home full of excitement and stories about his day to tell me. He enjoys playing sports and really enjoys the different games on offer to play. Staff makes my son feel welcomed and valued
Lillie absolutely loves coming to Create at School Of Play. Booking is easy, signing her in is easy, a great overall experience.
Knowing she was having a fun filled day definitely made me feel less guilty heading off to work. Thank you to all the leaders who really made her feel at ease and made her days there super fun!
Video Testimonials
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
Our Idea Engineers themed holiday camps cost from £25.49 – £31.52 per day
Early drop off from 8am: £3.09 per day
Late collection until 6pm: £3.09 per day
Prices may vary depending on venue.
What are your opening times?
Normal Day: 9am – 5pm
Early drop off: 8am
Late collection: 6pm
May vary depending on location
Do you offer half day sessions?
No, unfortunately we only offer full day sessions.
What age range can children attend from?
Create Groups: 3 years & 6 months – 11 years old
Sports Groups: 5 -11 years old
Children must be fully toilet trained to attend our camp – please read our omission policy for more information
Do you accept childcare vouchers?
Yes, we accept childcare voucher payments. Please speak to your employer to find out which childcare voucher company they are registered with.
See the full list of voucher companies we are currently registered with here – https://www.schoolofplay.org.uk/payment-options/
If the voucher company you wish to pay with isn’t on the list, please get in touch, and we will set up an account with them – info@schoolofplay.org.uk
Does my child have to attend the host school?
No, children from any school are welcome to attend our holiday camps.
Do you provide food?
No, your child will need to bring a packed lunch, snacks, and a drink.
At School of Play, we’re an allergy-safe camp, so please do not include any nuts, sesame, or products containing these ingredients in your child’s lunch.
For safety, please cut small round fruits like grapes into quarters, and slice larger fruits like apples rather than chopping them into chunks.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and happy! 😊
What does my child need to bring?
Packed Lunch*
Snacks (morning & afternoon)*
Refillable Drink
Adequate clothing (weather appropriate)
Suitable footwear (no sandals or crocs)
Sun lotion (for outdoor activities)
*we’re an allergy-safe camp, so please do not include any nuts, sesame, or products containing these ingredients in your child’s food.
How do I make a booking?
To book your child onto our holiday club, simply login to your online account and follow the easy to navigate booking steps. If you are using us for the first time, you will need to create an account and provide us with all the relevant information requested.
Benefits of our online system include:
Easily manage bookings.
Multiple payment methods (including childcare vouchers).
Instant access to invoices.
Easily update your child’s emergency details.
See online availability.
Live registers for last-minute bookings.
Receive instant notifications of accidents and incidents involving your child.
Can I book over the phone?
Unfortunately not, all bookings must be made via our online system. If you are struggling to set up an account or make a booking, please contact us on info@schoolofplay.org.uk or call us on 0161 726 5022.
How will I know if I have secured a place?
Once you’ve booked your child’s place via our online system, you should automatically receive a confirmation email which will include an invoice of your booking. You can also view your bookings and invoices at any time by logging into your online account.
What happens if I need to cancel my child's place?
From the initial booking, we allow a 48 hour cooling off period in which you can cancel and receive a full refund with no extra cost. Please note the cooling off period will not apply if your booking is created less than 48 hours before your child’s first session.
You can cancel after this period up until 72 hours before the start date of your booking. You will receive full credit back into your wallet on iPal. No cash refunds will be given.
If you cancel 24-72 hours before the start date of your booking, you will receive 50% credit back into your iPal wallet. No cash refunds will be given.
Cancellations within 24 working hours of a booking or after the first session of a booking will not be refunded or credited. Cancellations for a Monday will need to be made by the previous Friday before 9am to qualify for a partial refund.
If your child becomes unwell inside the non-refundable period and you inform us before the session, we will allow you to change your booking free of charge to a different day within a 14 day period.
If your child is sick on the last day of a school term, we will allow this session to carry over to the first school week back after the holiday period, even if this is more than two weeks.
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