Out of School Activities

This section gives information about out-of-school and activities and childcare offered by Reading Borough Council, as well as detailing the laws affecting children who want to work, and children in the entertainment industry.  If you are looking for a hobby or activity to get involved in, click on the Young People's Service Directory link or the Children's Information Centre link in the Related Information box on the right of this page. The Children's Information Centre has a website with details of a large number of clubs and activities running for children and young people in the Reading area.

Article		Description
	DofE (formerly Duke of Edinburgh's Award)	Information about the DofE (Duke of Edinburgh's Award) programme for young people
	Action Zones	Details on free 'drop-in' facility for 8 to 13-year-olds.
	Holiday Playclubs	A full childcare facility for 4 to 12 year olds during school holidays
	After School Clubs	Reading Borough Council's Early Years & Extended Schools Service offer high quality supervised After School Clubs for primary aged pupils
	RBC Cycle Training Scheme	Cycle training is promoted in Primary and Secondary Schools for pupils aged 10 years of age and over.
	Child Employment	Information regarding employment of children and young people.
	Children in Entertainment	Information regarding children of compulsory school age and under taking part in performances (acting, singing, dancing) or related activities.
	Music Tuition	Signposting for music tuition in the Reading area
	Reading Youth Cabinet	Reading Youth Cabinet Information
	The Readinglovesreading Book Awards	Information about our 2009 Book Awards taking place in Spring 2010.

External Links

Reading Borough Council does not necessarily endorse or recommend any of the links or services below. Please note: when you follow these links you will leave this site.

Link	Description
Reading Youth	Website for Reading young people by Reading young people