What is Klabb 3-16?
Klabb 3-16 is a national programme
which runs throughout the academic year, from Monday to Friday between school
dismissal time and 18:00 (subject to demand). The service provides care
during out of school hours and school holidays, where needed. Klabb 3-16
caters for children who attend State, Church and Independent schools, and is offered from 30
localities around Malta and Gozo.
How can I apply?
Kindly visit https://services.fes.gov.mt/ to apply online.
What if my child does not go to a government school? Can we
still apply?
Klabb 3-16 service is
offered to all children in the state and non-state sector. However, children
who require the service earlier
than the official time, can avail themselves
of the service ONLY
if at least 2 staff members of Klabb
3-16 are available at the requested
time. All parents/guardians of
service users attending a different school from where the service is offered must
fill in the Early and Late Admission form and sign it. This form explains to parents/guardians that
Klabb 3-16 staff is responsible for their children once the child enters the
school and identifies himself/herself with a member of staff within the Klabb
3-16.
If the school does not
offer Klabb 3-16 what shall I do?
If your school does not offer the
Klabb 3-16 service, parents can apply in any other convenient Klabb 3-16 centre and
make arrangements accordingly.
Do you accept children who
are not 3 years old?
Klabb 3-16 accepts children who are
eligible for Kindergarten.
What type of activities are organised during Klabb 3-16?
During Klabb 3-16, children are encouraged to participate in various
non-formal activities. The programme provides engaging activities to reinforce
learning during after school hours. The daily schedule includes a break for
snack time and unstructured play, followed by quiet time for homework or
reading.
Are the siblings of children who already attend Klabb 3-16 given priority in a waiting list?
All children are kept on a waiting list. FES ensures that adequate
human resources
are in place and that adult-child ratios are respected before accepting children to the service.
When does Klabb 3-16
operate?
Klabb 3-16 runs throughout the scholastic year, Mondays to Friday
(excluding weekends and public holidays). The general public is encourage to keep following the Foundation's facebook page for further updates in this regard.
During school days,
service runs between school dismissal time and 18:00 subject to demand.
During school holidays
the service is also offered from 07:00 till 17:30 subject to the
booking form issued by Head Office and parents/guardians demand. Service during
the holidays is offered to families where both parents/guardians are in
employment or are following a certified training programme. Proof of employment and training programme
time-tables are to be provided to the centre coordinator.
Can children who attend
secondary school come to Klabb 3-16?
Yes, children up to 16 years of age
are eligible to apply for the service.
Are there any fees for the
service?
The fee is that of €0.80 to the hour for every hour the child is attending Klabb 3-16. As a guide example, should the child be picked up
after more than 2 hours, the parent is required to pay for a full 3 hours.