Playscheme
Fun, affordable holiday childcare packed with activities, games and exciting experiences.
Looking for fun, affordable holiday childcare? Our schemes for children aged 4–10 is packed with activities, games, and exciting experiences. Our main playschemes are delivered two weeks at Easter and the first four weeks of the summer holidays.
We welcome a large number of children eligible for HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) funding, which supports families receiving benefit-related free school meals. Our sessions are designed to be inclusive, energetic, and packed with opportunities for children to learn, play, and build confidence.
(Where there is enough demand, we are also able to offer subsidised half-term playschemes for working parents , giving low income families with the means of even more flexibility throughout the year).
📅 When: Monday – Thursday, 10am – 3pm
👶 Ages: 4 – 10 years
💷 Cost: HAF funding is available to families eligible to receive Universal Credit free school meals.
All other costs call Carol on 01865 712299 for update fees.
📋 Priority: Local parents/carers. Limited spaces for working parents — book early!
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Registration & Payment Information
Please check our Facebook page or blog for confirmed registration dates for both schemes. To download a registration form, please contact us.
Limited Working‑Parent Spaces - We have a small number of places reserved for working parents. Early booking is strongly recommended, and fees must be paid in advance to secure your child’s place.
Summer Scheme Attendance Options You’re welcome to book your child for either the first two weeks or the last two weeks of our summer scheme. If you would like them to attend all four weeks, we will do our best to accommodate this depending on available spaces.
What to Expect at Our Playschemes
Our playschemes are lively, joyful spaces where children can dive into a world of fun, creativity, and adventure. Each session is packed with exciting activities — from messy play and arts and crafts to outdoor games, building challenges, imaginative play, and so much more. No two days are ever the same.
We follow a free-flow play approach, giving children the freedom to explore what interests them most. Whether they want to get stuck into a group activity or follow their own curiosity, there's always something to spark their imagination.
Dovecote Children & Families Project
Supporting children and families at the heart of the Greater Leys community. Every child deserves to thrive.
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Address: Dovecote Centre,
Nightingale Avenue,
Blackbird Leys, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 7BU
Telephone: 01865 712299
Email: leysdvpc@hotmail.com