School holidays sorted. Happy kids. Relaxed parents.
- Ideal Centre's holiday clubs run every school holiday across our UK branches — packed with learning, creativity and fun for children aged 5 to 16. Safe, stimulating and run by people who know your child best.
- DBS-checked staff
- Safeguarding trained
- Small group sizes
- Flexible hours
- 4 branch locations
- Holiday schedule
Clubs running every school holiday
- Whether it's a full six-week summer or a week's half-term, Ideal Centre has a holiday club running. Book individual days or the full week — whatever works for your family.
- Summer
- Late July – August
Our biggest and most popular club. Six weeks of themed activities, academic enrichment and outdoor fun. Ideal for working parents over the long break.
- Easter
- April · 2 weeks
Our biggest and most popular club. Six weeks of themed activities, academic enrichment and outdoor fun. Ideal for working parents over the long break.
- October half-term
- Late October · 1 week
Our biggest and most popular club. Six weeks of themed activities, academic enrichment and outdoor fun. Ideal for working parents over the long break.
- February half-term
- February · 1 week
Our biggest and most popular club. Six weeks of themed activities, academic enrichment and outdoor fun. Ideal for working parents over the long break.
- Christmas
- December · 2 weeks
Our biggest and most popular club. Six weeks of themed activities, academic enrichment and outdoor fun. Ideal for working parents over the long break.
- Activities
Something for every child, every day
- Each day is packed with a mix of enriching and energetic activities. Children choose from a menu of sessions morning and afternoon — giving them agency over their own holiday experience.
Academic enrichment
Maths, English and science sessions tailored to each year group — learning that feels fun, not like school.
Arts & crafts
Painting, model making, collage and seasonal creative projects that bring out every child's artistic side.
STEM & coding
Robotics, LEGO challenges, science experiments and beginner coding that build real 21st-century skills.
Sports & movement
Basketball, dodgeball, mini-Olympics and team games to keep children active, social and energised.
Reading & writing
Guided reading circles, creative writing workshops and storytelling activities for all ages and abilities.
Social skills & teamwork
Games and group projects that build communication, collaboration and resilience in a supportive environment.
- Safety & wellbeing
Your child is in safe hands
- Every parent deserves peace of mind during the school holidays. Here's how we keep every child safe, happy and well-looked-after at every session.
DBS-checked staff
Every member of our team holds an enhanced DBS check with barred list information before working with children.
Safeguarding trained
All staff are trained in child protection and safeguarding, with a designated lead on site at all times.
Low child-to-staff ratios
We maintain appropriate ratios so every child gets individual attention and supervision throughout the day.
First aid on site
At least one qualified first-aider is present at every session, fully equipped to handle medical needs.
Secure sign-in & out
Children are only released to pre-registered adults, with signed consent required for any changes to collection arrangements.
Parent communication
We keep parents informed throughout the day and welcome any questions about welfare, health or additional needs.
- Why choose us
More than just childcare
Flexible booking
Book by the day or the week. Early drop-off and late pick-up available to support working parents.
Run by educators
We're an education organisation first. Holiday clubs are designed by experienced tutors who know how children learn and thrive.
Children love it
Many of our holiday club children attend term-time too — they arrive excited, leave happy and ask to come back.
4 convenient locations
With branches across the region, there's always an Ideal Centre holiday club close to home or work.
Keeps learning alive
Research shows skills fade over long breaks. Our clubs keep children engaged so they return to school confident and ready.
Familiar faces
Children are looked after by tutors and staff they already know and trust from their regular Ideal Centre sessions.
- Parent & student reviews
Real results, real families
- Frequently asked questions
Answers to everything people ask us
The earlier the better. Starting in Year 10 allows time to build strong foundations and enter Year 11 with confidence. Year 11 students who join in September still have plenty of time — we recommend starting no later than October. For mid-Year 11 starters, we run intensive catch-up programmes to maximise progress quickly.
Every new student begins with a free diagnostic assessment. This maps where they are against their target grade, identifies specific topic gaps, and tells us which sessions will get the fastest results. You'll receive a written summary before booking a single paid session.
Yes. When enrolling you tell us your child's exam board for each subject, and we assign a tutor who specialises in that specification. We cover AQA, Edexcel/Pearson, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas, Cambridge IGCSE and CCEA. Every session is calibrated to the exact paper your child will sit.
One-to-one is ideal for highly targeted support or pushing for the highest grades. Group tuition (max 6 students) is excellent for structured syllabus coverage with exam technique built in. Many students use both — group for weekly coverage and one-to-one for focused topic work before mocks.
After-school sessions run weekdays at 5:00–7:00pm and 7:15–9:15pm. Weekend sessions are available Saturday and Sunday at multiple slots. You choose the slot that works for your family. All sessions are two hours long.
We provide written progress updates regularly, and after every mock exam your child receives a detailed grade analysis report. Parents can speak with tutors any time. We flag concerns proactively — you'll never hear bad news for the first time on results day.
Ready to book your child's place?
- Spaces fill up quickly — especially over summer. Secure your child's place at Ideal Centre's holiday club today and enjoy the holidays knowing they're happy, safe and well looked after.