For parents
The department supports families by establishing Out of School Hours Care (OOSH) across NSW Government schools. OOSH enriches social and learning experiences for primary school-age children.
OOSH services include a mix of before and after school care, and vacation care. OOSH providers often also offer services on pupli-free days.
Most services operate before school from 7am, and after school until 6pm. Some services operate from as early as 6am through to 6:30pm, to meet their community needs.
Families with children attending OOSH may be eligible for the Child Care Subsidy. OOSH services are regulated under the and the .
If you are looking for an OOSH service, you can use the Starting Blocks website to find available OOSH services in your community:
The department's Shared Use of Schools team use information from parents (surveys), principals, and OOSH providers, to design OOSH solutions for NSW Government school cimmunities.
If you have any questions about OOSH, you are welcome to email the Shared Use of Schools team at SharedUseofSchools@det.nsw.edu.au.