SQUIDS is a charity based Out of School Care service in the South Queensferry area. We have been established as an After School Club for over twenty years, originating in the South Queensferry Community huts, adjacent to Queensferry Primary School on Burgess Road.

In 2017 we opened our second After School Club within Echline Primary School, and this now caters for children attending this school. Since 2023 we also operate a Breakfast Club at Echline.

At each of our premises we offer both indoor and outdoor activity areas where the children are encouraged to learn about topical subjects such as the environment and also to participate in games and sports. Our outdoor activity areas are very spacious and as they are completely enclosed within the school boundaries they provide a very safe and secure environment.

The main purpose of SQUIDS is for the children to have fun, constructive play and enjoyment, and for every child to feel content and fulfilled within a supervised environment. The children have opportunities to participate in a diverse programme of activities and projects. The aim is that each individual develops social, creative, emotional, physical and intellectual skills which will be invaluable to them as they grow and develop.

SQUIDS provides a healthy snack during the session. We do ask parents to provide a packed lunch for children who attend on a Friday. Snacks for children with special dietary requirements will be offered where possible, in accordance with individual personal care plans