The OOSA said a demand for an extra 68,000 places for out-of-school care had been created by the regulation that came into effect in October which requires all lone parents of children aged ten and over to register for Jobseeker's Allowance to show they are looking for work, or else face losing benefits.
They say that this is likely to rise even more in 2011 when the rule will apply to lone parents of children aged seven or over (News, 22 July 2008).
The OOSA points out that many primary schools still do not have out-of-school clubs despite the Government's promise to offer extended services in all schools by 2010.
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