<div>Chosen is a community-based children’s service providing safe, reliable, and high-quality care that supports children’s wellbeing while enabling parents and carers to work, study, and sustain family stability. The service delivers structured activities, learning support, and a nurturing environment that children enjoy and families rely on, making a meaningful contribution to positive outcomes for both children and the wider community.
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<div><strong>Key Statistics – Funding Evidence</strong>
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<div><strong>Service Usage</strong>
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<div>100% of respondents are current users of the service
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<div>The club currently supports 40+ children and their families
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<div>Importance of the Service
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<div>100% of respondents rated the service as Essential or Very Important
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<div>Majority rated it Essential
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<div>0% rated the service as unimportant or unnecessary
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<div><strong>Impact if the Service Did Not Continue</strong>
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<div>Parents and carers reported the following likely outcomes (multiple responses allowed):
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<div>Over 80% would struggle to afford alternative childcare
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<div>Over 70% would need to reduce work hours
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<div>Over 50% would be unable to work or study
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<div>100% stated their child would lose access to safe after-school provision
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<div><strong>Employment &amp; Education Impact</strong>
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<div>Multiple parents stated they have:
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<div>Increased to full-time work
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<div>Continued or resumed education/studies
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<div>specifically because the club is available
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<div>Parents confirmed they may need to rely on government support if the service closes
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<div><strong>Who Benefits</strong>
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<div>Majority of respondents (over 75%) selected “All of the above”:
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<div><strong>Level of Support</strong>
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<div>Over 90% of respondents Strongly Support continued funding
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<div>100% support continuation of the service (Strongly Support or Support)
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<div>Parents are willing to provide written testimonies to support funding
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<div><strong>Children’s Outcomes </strong>
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<div>Parents reported that children:
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<div>Are happier and more settled
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<div>Receive homework and learning support
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<div>Attend a safe, trusted, and caring environment
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<div><strong>Risk Without Funding</strong>
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<div>Without funding:
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<div>40+ children risk losing consistent care
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<div>Increased demand on statutory and welfare services
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<div>Survey data shows 100% reliance on the service, with over 90% of families strongly supporting its continuation. Without funding, families face employment disruption, financial hardship, and loss of safe childcare for over 40 children.
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Children out of school club currently facing closure

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