Enrichment Programs
After School Care
Inspiring a Love for Learning, Even After School Hours
School may finish for the day, but a child’s opportunities to explore, create, play and discover do not have to. Children from different schools can spend meaningful afternoons here without stepping into another formal classroom.
A thoughtful place to spend the afternoon
More Than Somewhere to Stay After School
The hours between the end of school and the end of the working day can be difficult for families to manage. TFS offers a structured but relaxed environment where children can shift gently from their school day into rest, play, creativity, movement, reading and social time.
Children from any school can join. The aim is not to keep every child constantly busy, but to use the afternoon purposefully while leaving enough room for choice, recovery and independent exploration.
Programme at a glance
- Age
- 2–12 years
- Days
- Monday–Friday
- Time
- 12:30 PM–6:00 PM
- Plans
- Daily & monthly
- Eligibility
- Children from any school
What an afternoon can look like
No Two Afternoons Need to Look the Same
Children are not expected to perform the same activity at the same time. The afternoon can respond to age, interests, energy levels, group dynamics and the experiences available that day.
Create
Art, craft, drawing and open-ended making give ideas a form.
Build
Blocks, construction toys and puzzles invite planning and problem-solving.
Move
Games, outdoor play and age-appropriate physical activity create room for movement.
Read
Independent reading, shared books and quiet library time are always welcome.
Make
Simple cooking and practical, hands-on experiences connect children with everyday life.
Listen & express
Music, storytelling and conversation make space for voice and imagination.
Rest
Younger children, and anyone who needs it, can slow down with rest or quiet time.
Play
Unstructured free play lets friendships, ideas and interests develop naturally.
Freedom within a caring rhythm
Children Don’t Need Every Minute Programmed
A productive afternoon does not have to be a timetable filled end to end. Children also need opportunities to choose, become absorbed, spend time with peers, read quietly, build something, simply play or rest after a demanding school day.
This balance reflects TFS’s wider respect for the child: freedom within appropriate boundaries, room for concentration and confidence that can grow through everyday choices.
Explore the Montessori philosophyReading has a place here
A Quiet Corner and a Good Book
Children are encouraged to explore books suited to their reading ability and interests. They may choose from books available at the campus or bring one they enjoy from home.
There is no test at the end and no requirement to read on command. The intention is to let reading become associated with curiosity, comfort and personal choice.
How Montessori supports language and literacy
Designed for different ages
One Programme. Different Needs at Different Ages.
A two-year-old and a twelve-year-old should not experience the afternoon in the same way. The broad programme adapts its rhythm and possibilities to the children present.
A gentler rhythm
Younger children
Predictable routines, nurturing supervision, rest, sensory play, simple creative work and movement.Choice with discovery
Growing explorers
Building, puzzles, art, reading, collaborative play and practical activities that follow emerging interests.Room for initiative
Older children
Independent reading, projects, games, conversation, problem-solving and self-directed activities.Activities and routines may vary by campus, child, age group and programme availability.
An illustrative rhythm
From School-Day Energy to a Calmer Evening
An afternoon might move through these moments. This is an example, not a fixed timetable, and the atmosphere remains intentionally less rigid than a formal school day.
- 01Arrive
- 02Settle in
- 03Snack
- 04Choose & explore
- 05Move, create or read
- 06Quiet time or free play
- 07Home
Supporting working families
A Practical Solution for Working Parents. A Meaningful Afternoon for Children.
Convenient for parents should never mean compromised for children.
Dependable weekday care, extended afternoon hours and flexible daily or monthly options help families plan. The model works because the child’s experience remains central: a supervised environment, familiar rhythms and worthwhile ways to spend the time between school and home.
Montessori-inspired environment
An Environment That Respects the Child
After School Care is not presented as a formal Montessori curriculum. Its environment and approach are, however, influenced by the same respect for children’s independence and development that informs TFS.
Prepared spaces, purposeful options, freedom within appropriate boundaries, mixed social interaction and respect for concentration help children participate in the afternoon rather than simply be managed through it.
Why families choose TFS After School Care
Care That Makes Space for Childhood
Children from any school are welcome
After School Care is not restricted to children enrolled at TFS.
Flexible plans
Daily and monthly options can support different family routines.
A broad range of experiences
Creative work, reading, movement, making and free play can all have a place.
Space to decompress
The afternoon is intentionally different from another full school session.
Different ages, different needs
Experiences respond to each child’s age, interests and need for activity or rest.
A child-centred environment
Meaningful engagement and thoughtful care take priority over passive supervision.
Afternoons in motion
Create. Read. Build. Move. Rest.
These existing TFS images establish the intended documentary visual rhythm. Programme-specific photography can be inserted as it becomes available.
Daily or monthly
Flexible Around Your Family’s Schedule
Choose the pattern that suits your family, subject to availability at your preferred campus.
Who can join?
You Don’t Have to Attend TFS to Join
After School Care is open to eligible children aged 2–12 from other schools as well as The Freethinking School community, subject to campus availability and programme suitability.
Campus availability
Find After School Care Near You
Contact us to check After School Care availability at your preferred TFS campus. Availability and operational arrangements may differ by location.
Practical questions
After School Care FAQs
Programme details can vary by location. Your preferred campus can confirm current availability, snack arrangements and the most suitable plan.
What ages can join the After School Care programme?
Children aged approximately 2–12 years may join, subject to programme suitability and availability at the preferred campus.
Does my child have to attend The Freethinking School?
No. Children studying at other schools may also join the programme.
What are the timings?
The programme runs Monday to Friday, approximately 12:30 PM to 6:00 PM. Please confirm the current arrangements with your preferred campus.
Are daily plans available?
Yes. Daily and monthly options are available, subject to campus availability.
What do children do during After School Care?
Activities may include art, craft, sports, building activities, puzzles, cooking, music, reading, free play and age-appropriate quiet or rest time. The mix can vary by day, age group and campus.
Is this a tuition programme?
No. This is child-centred after-school care and enrichment, not conventional academic tuition or coaching.
Can children rest or nap?
Age-appropriate rest or quiet time can form part of the afternoon, particularly for younger children.
Are snacks provided?
Snacks may be part of the programme. Please confirm the current arrangement with the relevant campus.
Can my child bring a book from home?
Yes. Children may bring books they enjoy or choose from books available at the campus.
Is the same schedule followed every day?
Not necessarily. Activities may vary with children’s ages, interests, energy levels, programme plans and campus arrangements.
How do I enrol?
Send an enquiry to check suitability and availability at your preferred TFS location. The campus team will guide you through the next steps.
Care + freedom + meaningful engagement
Give Their Afternoons Room to Grow
Whether your child wants to build, paint, read, move, make something, spend time with friends or simply unwind after school, their afternoon can still be a valuable part of the day.