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Important Notice – Closure of Cockermouth After School Scheme (CASS)

Dear Parents,
We are writing to confirm that unfortunately Cockermouth After School Scheme (CASS) is now
closed and will not be able to offer any further termtime or holiday childcare.
As explained in previous communications, our financial position has become unviable due to the lack
of demand for termtime childcare, and we cannot continue to operate at a loss. Our wonderful staff
have been kept informed of the position and we would like to thank parents for all the gifts and kind
words you have given them over recent weeks.
The Trustees continue to meet to ensure the closure of CASS as a registered charity follows the
charity commission guidelines. Any capital funds remaining once the process has been completed
will be gifted to another local charity, with similar ethos and aims.
We know that the closure of CASS places many families in a difficult position regarding holiday
childcare, and very much hope that another organisation will recognise an opportunity to expand
their own provision and fulfil this need in future.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all parents and children who have used CASS since it
opened over 30 years ago, as well as the staff who have provided such a great environment for the
children to enjoy. Our thanks also go to past and present trustees, who have given their time and
commitment to CASS over the years.
Thank you
CASS Trustees
  

About Us

The Cockermouth registered charity which was set-up in 1990 by a group of working parents who were struggling to find value for money and flexible childcare in the Cockermouth locality.

Bookings now open for February half term holidays …book early to avoid disappointment.

We offer childcare for working and non-working parents for children aged 4 years+, before (from 7.30am) and after school (to 6pm) and during school holidays. We have over 130 families from Cockermouth and the surrounding area registered with us.

Our management committee is made up of dedicated volunteers from a wide cross-section of the community who meet once a month (in the pub) to discuss a wide range of issues, including fund raising and fun activities for the children. We employ 5 members of staff to run the scheme.

We are based at the Scout Centre in Cockermouth which has a variety of rooms indoors as well as a large grassed/patio area to the rear, which is securely fenced and a large adventure playground located at the front. We aim to allow children as much time outdoors as possible (weather permitting) and encourage children to play freely within safe boundaries. We have some adult led activities at our sessions but children are free to choose to play with equipment and activities provided at their leisure. It also offers children the chance to have a change of scenery from their daily school environment.

We provide out of school cover for four primary schools within the central Cockermouth area which is a great opportunity for children to make new friends and which also means when children move on to secondary school they will invariably have a wider circle of friends there.

What we offer

Where to find us

Scout Centre,
St Helens Street,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria,
CA13 9HX

Opening times and fees