Nursery World - Final out-of-school grants

More than 230 out-of-school childcare projects in England and 31 in Scotland have been awarded a further 27.3m of national lottery funding in the final round of new grants in the out-of-school hours childcare programme. The award by the New Opportunities Fund (NOF) has brought the total amount invested in projects across the UK to more than 270m. More than 555,000 places have been created since the programme began four years ago.

The award by the New Opportunities Fund (NOF) has brought the total amount invested in projects across the UK to more than 270m. More than 555,000 places have been created since the programme began four years ago.

In England, NOF has awarded 232 grants totalling 24m, including Pounds 50,000 to help to build the Blue Tin Roof Activity Centre in Blackburn, Lancashire. The centre, which will be run by the company My Life - My Choice, is expected to open next month and will provide 80 places for children aged three to 18 who have learning difficulties, behavioural problems or special disabilities.

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