After School Clubs and Children's University

What is Children's University?

Children’s University is a national charitable organisation giving 5 to 14 year olds exciting and innovative learning activities and experiences outside normal school hours. Children’s University’s innovative Passport to Learning encourages children from the age of 5 to try new learning experiences in and outside of school; at after school clubs, at home, in the local library, museum or further afield.
Culminating in an inspirational graduation ceremony, this adventure encourages children to see the joy of learning, giving a sense of wonder in the world around them and develops their confidence and aspirations for the brightest futures. Raising children's aspirations is important to us and we aim to develop the understanding that learning can be the satellite navigation to better places in life!

What does our Chancellor say?

“I am proud and privileged to play a role in Sefton's Children's University. I have very fond memories of working in Sefton and experiencing, at first hand, the high quality education it provides for its young people. The measure of the esteem that schools have for the concept of a children's university is evident in the desire of head teachers to continue to support it. It has, as much as any other organisation, helped schools to improve attainment, raise aspiration and create a love of lifelong learning. Long may it continue!” - Sir John Jones

How does it work?

Once registered through school, young people can gain credits by participating in extra-curricular school led activities; learning at one of our verified “Public Learning Destinations”; attending structured activity sessions at local libraries, museums, farms, leisure centres or more across the UK; and by taking part in our set holiday challenges. Usually, every time a student takes part in one hour of voluntary learning they will gain one credit towards Children’s University. These credits will be recorded in their Passport to Learning. If students gain enough credits by the end of Year 2 or Year 6 they will be invited to graduate at our very special Graduation Ceremony at Edge Hill University.

What are learning destinations?

Learning Destinations are verified learning providers who provide voluntary, structured learning outside of school hours. All Learning Destination will have our logo displayed and are featured at www.childrensuniversity.co.uk. Local Learning Destinations include Sefton Library Service, Active
Sefton, Farmer Ted’s Park, WWT Martin Mere, Liverpool Museums, The Atkinson Centre, Pets at Home, plus a variety of individual local activities and clubs.

What are the benefits?

Children's University supports schools in providing their Personal Development requirements as per The Education Inspection Framework and Ofsted. We can also support schools Pupil Premium Agenda, School Improvement Plans, PE and Sports Premium requirements, and Careers Strategy and enrichment provision. Children who participate benefit from raised aspirations, increased confidence and self-esteem, and positive character development. Through our graduations, students and their families benefit from increased knowledge of and exposure to Higher Education opportunities and pathways, promoting social mobility.

After School Clubs Spring 2026

To request a place at a club please email [email protected]

DAY	Name of Club	Leader	Age Group / Class	Times	Venue	Collection From
Mon	Horse Riding	Miss Murtagh & Mrs Cranny	Invitation Only	3.00 – 4.30	Bowlers Riding School	Y5/Y6 Doors
	Feel Good Club	Mrs Chiu & Mrs Brannigan	Invitation Only	3.15 – 4.15	Family Room	Family Room Doors
	Horrible Histories	Miss Lockett	Y4 & Y5	3.15 – 4.15	Y5 Classroom	Y5/ Y6 Doors
	Study Support	Mrs Crawford	Y1	3.15 – 4.15	Y1 Classroom	Y1 Doors
	TT Rockstars	Mrs Clarke	Y4	8.30 – 8.45	Y4 Classroom	N/A

Tues	Ozzy’s	Church Helpers	R, Y1 & Y2	3.15 – 4.15	Church	Church Doors
	Outdoor Adventures	Mrs Gall & Mrs Ponting	Y3, Y4, Y5 & Y6	3.15 – 4.15	Outdoors	Reception Doors
	SATs Revision	Mrs Hughes & Mrs Lees	Invitation Only	3.15 – 4.15	Y6 Classroom	Y5/Y6 Doors
	Draw & Dance	Mrs Wignall	Y2	3.15 – 4.15	Y2 Classroom	Y2 Doors
	TT Rockstars	Mrs Clarke	Y4	8.30 – 8.45	Y4 Classroom	N/A

Wed	Choir	Mrs Payet	Y3, Y4, Y5 & Y6	3.15 – 4.15	Music Room	Y5/Y6 Doors
	Yoga	Coach	All Year Groups	3.15 – 4.15	Hall	Hall Doors
	SATs Intervention	Miss Sharples	Invitation Only	3.15 – 4.15	Faith Room	Y5/Y6 Doors
	TT Rockstars	Mrs Clarke	Y4	8.30 – 8.45	Y4 Classroom	N/A

Thurs	Study Support	Mrs N Jones	Y3 & Y4	3.15 – 4.15	Y4 Classroom	Y3/Y4 Doors
	Study Support	Mrs L Jones & Miss Bailey	Y5 & Y6	3.15 – 4.15	Y6 Classroom	Y5/Y6 Doors
	Glockenspiel	Mrs Payet	Y2	3.15 – 4.15	Music Room	Y5/Y6 Doors
	TT Rockstars	Mrs Clarke	Y4	8.30 – 8.45	Y4 Classroom	N/A

Fri	Football	Coach	Y3, Y4, Y5 & Y6	3.15 – 4.15	Field	Hall Doors
	TT Rockstars	Mrs Clarke	Y4	8.30 – 8.45	Y4 Classroom	N/A

Clubs start w/c 12.01.26 and run for 10 weeks.

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May Half Term Challenge Sefton