For many families, the hours between the final school bell and the end of the working day are the trickiest to fill. VentureSpace After-School Club was designed with exactly that gap in mind — running every school day from 15:30 until 6:00pm at St John’s Catholic Primary School.

But VentureSpace isn’t just somewhere for children to wait until pick-up. It’s a place to explore, create, connect, and thrive.

What happens in a VentureSpace session

Every session is built around a genuine variety of activities, so there’s something for every child:

• Arts and crafts — open-ended, creative projects that let children express themselves
• Themed creative projects — a fresh focus to keep sessions exciting week to week
• Outdoor play — active, energetic time to burn off the day’s energy
• Imaginative and group play — the kind of open-ended games that build real friendships
• Wellbeing and relaxation activities — quieter moments to unwind after a full school day

Built around three key elements

Behind the scenes, every VentureSpace session is shaped by a simple, consistent framework:

Enrichment — adult-led activities that introduce new skills and ideas in a fun, engaging way.

Active play — child-led activities that encourage imagination, movement, and exploration at their own pace.

Social development — a mix of structured and free-play opportunities that build friendships, communication, and confidence.

That balance matters. Children need both guided activities that stretch them and free time that lets them just be kids.

Why parents choose VentureSpace

The most common thing we hear from parents is simple: their children come home happy. Full of energy from the day’s activities, having made friends, and having had a proper chance to unwind before the evening routine starts. For parents, that means genuine peace of mind — knowing their child is safe, engaged, and enjoying their afternoon rather than just being minded until pick-up.

Who it’s for

VentureSpace is open to all children at St John’s Catholic Primary School, from Nursery through to Year 6, in a safe, school-based setting with trained, vetted staff.

Book a flexible session

Whether you need after-school care every day or only on certain days of the week, we offer flexible booking to fit around your working day.

Book Now in VentureSpace After-School Club and give your child an afternoon they’ll genuinely look forward to.