How many after-school activities should a child do?

We recommend that your child attends two or three after-school activities each week, helping them to stay active and healthy.

We recommend that your child attends two or three active after-school sessions each week.

After-school clubs are a fantastic way to help children spend one hour each day doing physical activity - as recommended by the UK's Chief Medical Officer, Chris Whitty.

It is important to consider how much physical activity your child will be taking part in throughout the school day, with P.E lessons and lunch clubs. You may also find it helpful to ask your child how many after-school activities they want to do.