In my DC's primary school there are a few after school clubs...we've got a lego club, a dance club, a computer club...they're great and the people who run them do charge a decent amount per term to make you think that they must be worth it...the only free club is the lunchtime lego club which is kindly run by one of the teachers every week and which many kids who are quieter really love.
A new club began this term for infants and was called "Playground Games Club" I thought that sounded good...perhaps it would be traditional playground games...with some leadership from those running it. As it happens I was too late to apply...but twice over the last week, whilst waiting to collect my junior age child from her club, I have been waiting inside school and have seen this club in action through the window. I watched on two occasions for about half an hour. And I am really glad I didn't put my younger DD in to it!
It consisted of two lads of about 20 years old, playing football with the same three boys while the rest of the children ran about aimlessly with some hoops and skittles. The weather was freezing and some of the smallest ones looked frozen and unhappy...huddling on the steps. The first time I saw this I thought it was perhaps a one off...but no...the next week was the same...the "leaders" were just haivng a kick about with the three same boys!
This isn't right is it? I know that 35 pounds for the term is cheap...but it's only an hour long once a week...shouldn't they be playing with all the kids? Organising proper games and so on? AIBU? If I am not BU shall I mention my concerns to someone?