Free guidance tool

School-Club Registration Checker

Answer a few practical questions and get an England-first view of whether your setup looks closer to a school-based exemption, an activity-based exemption, or a case that needs a fuller registration check.

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Check your setup

This England-first checker gives a cautious first view based on official guidance. It is not legal advice and should not replace checking your exact arrangement.

Who runs the provision?Youngest child attendingIs at least one attending child a pupil at the school?Is it part of the school's activities?Is it provided by the school or school staff?What is the main focus?How many activity types are involved?Would under-5s attend for more than 4 hours in one day?

Likely result

This result uses your answers to point you toward the most likely route. It is guidance only, not a definitive registration decision.

England-first guidance result

Likely activity-based exemption

Based on your answers, this looks closest to the activity-based exemption used for coaching or tuition in one or two specific activity areas for children aged 3 and over.

Why this came up

The club appears focused on specific coaching or tuition rather than general childcare.
You selected one or two activity types, which aligns more closely with the official exemption guidance.
Your chosen age range avoids the under-5 timing limit that can remove this exemption.

What to do next

Check the official activity-based exemption guidance before treating this as final.
If the club starts to look more like wraparound childcare or general supervision, review the position again.
If you are unsure, contact Ofsted or your local authority for confirmation.

Official guidance links

These are the public sources this checker is based on. Use them to confirm the details that matter for your exact setup.