We have had a considerable amount of interest from sponsors and exhibitors for the Club Central Conference taking place in Birmingham on Saturday 14th October. It is not too late to get involved, but be quick! clubcentral.org

Connection. It helps us learn. It helps us understand. It gives us ideas. It provides a sense of community. When you attend the Club Central Conference you will connect with over 100 like-minded individuals. Feel connected and book your space today. clubcentral.org

The Club Central Conference allows you to build your network. It allows you to meet with others and to share experience. If networking is 'not your thing'; don't worry, it's not forced networking. It is friendly and supportive. clubcentral.org

Have you entered the Out of School Club Awards yet? Entries close at midnight on Sunday 27th August. Show your team, parents, children and schools just how brilliant you are. Don't just think you are the best... prove it! FREE entry. clubcentral.org/awards

One of the aims of the Club Central conference is to inspire you. We want you to leave full of new ideas. Brimming with enthusiasm about your business. Inspired to try something new - be it for children, your team, parents and carers, or yourself. clubcentral.org

Do you deserve an OSCA? Enter the Out of School Club Awards before midnight on Sunday 27th August for your chance to win! The awards recognise all that is great about out-of-school.

The Club Central Conference has track sessions for every role within your organisation. Depending on the size of your organisation, you might do all these roles yourself, or you might be surrounded by a team with different responsibilities. Find more at: clubcentral.org

Oh, this is exciting - resources are starting to arrive and we have just received a box containing some lovely drawstring bags for our delegate packs and some fabulous books which will be part of our free raffle! Thank you PARS Playwork

The deadline to enter the Out-of-School Club awards is drawing nearer! And if you don't enter, you won't win! Prove to yourself, your team, the families who use your service and your community that you really are the best! Enter here: clubcentral.org/awards

The 2023 Club Central Conference has a simple theme: Building a Better Future for Out-of-School Clubs. All sessions will be focussed on how we can build a better future. Whether that is improving practice, business, teams, or finances. clubcentral.org

Are you ready for an amazing line up of speakers? We have people you might know, and some that you won't! And a major keynote session that we will announce shortly. It's a conference you don't want to miss! Newsletter sign up at the bottom of this page: clubcentral.org

For people working in Out-of-School, the sector has come under more intense scrutiny than ever before. Those of us who bemoaned we were forgotten might give a wry smile about how easy times were when there was little focus. Club Central aims to achieve a positive outcome for all.

When we work together, we are stronger. The more we work together, the stronger we are. The more we are defined as a sector. And the more we are recognised as a sector, the more we are a valued. And the more we are valued, the stronger we are.

Everyone wants to win an OSCA! We have already received considerably more entries into the awards this year compared to last year. clubcentral.org

When you know, you know! And you know when your provision is amazing. When parents give you incredible feedback. When your team gels. When children just don't want to leave. When you have gone above and beyond to be inclusive. Enter today! clubcentral.org

We are delighted Out of School Alliance is supporting the Club Central Conference again. OOSA has increased its sponsorship and in addition to being a gold conference sponsor, they are sponsoring Play Setting Award AND are headline sponsors of the OSCAs Awards ceremony.

Our keynote speakers have been hand-picked for the depth of their knowledge and understanding about the sector. They will help you understand where the sector might go. What the latest thinking is around policy and how it might impact the sector.

We are delighted that Morton Michel have signed up as a gold sponsor of the Club Central conference. And, Morton Michel are sponsoring the Out of School Club of the Year Group Setting OSCA for the second consecutive year. Thank you Morton Michel!

You have got just 7 days to submit entries for the OSCAs. These are the most prestigious award an out-of-school club can win. 10 categories from overall club to individual staff and best practice in mental health, inclusion, HAF and play. clubcentral.org

Winning an OSCA is the most prestigious award an out-of-school club can win. It won't be easy to win. But it will be fair. The judges read every entry. They don't settle until they are confident they have made the best decision. clubcentral.org