Glasgow YWCA is delighted to announce their success in gaining support from Glasgow City Council Childcare strategy fund to open afterschool care in the Anderston area. This service will be available to children attending both Anderston and Saint Patrick’s primary schools.

They are currently in the registration process, and recruiting new staff. It is aimed to have the service up and running before September 08. Meantime provision has been made for collecting children from the area and the service will be accommodated in a local YWCA venue.

Elina Spence, Childcare Mentor for Working for Families, of Glasgow West Regeneration Agency, was delighted at hearing the news of the opening of an After School Care service within the Anderston Community. Elina said “this is a real breakthrough and essential for local parents who have previously been restricted regarding work and training opportunities due to the absence of an After School Care Service in this area. I am keen to work closely with the service providers and parents wishing to access the service who are moving into employment or training. Funding is also available to assist with initial childcare costs.” For further information, on Working for Families support please call Elina on 07852 946343.

If you are interested in registering your child for the Anderston Afterschool care club, or wish to find out more, please contact Angella McGregor, Glasgow YWCA 3 Newton Terrace, Glasgow G3 7PJ. 0141 248 5338. email: admin@ywcaglasgow.org