PUPILS can work, rest, or play after school at a new club in Bishop Auckland.
St Anne’s Primary School and childcare centre Buddies teamed up to offer the sessions to four to 11-year-olds at the school on weekdays from final bell to 5.45pm.
Youngsters can play in a secure area outside, watch DVDs, take part in artistic activities, or just relax after their day at school.
A Surestart grant transformed a classroom to become the club’s base, which included installing new toilets, play area, and kitchen facilities.
Headteacher Beth Atkinson said: "This is in response to what the parents wanted, it offers them another childcare option.
"It’s quite exciting really, because we could not have run this ourselves without the help of Buddies."
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