Espoo organises afternoon activities for pupils in grades 1-2 and for pupils requiring special support after the school day. Afternoon group activities in schools are organised by schools, organisations and private service providers. Afternoon activities are recreational activities that support the educational work of home and school. In addition to guided activities, the children can focus on their own playing. The afternoons are spent both indoors and outdoors. The children participating in the afternoon activities are insured and covered by the personal accident insurance of the city. Afternoon activities of basic education are subject to a fee. Based on the income of the family, it is possible to apply for a payment relief or remission for the service. Applying for afternoon activities of schools is done for one school year at a time. Activities are not organised during school holidays or school Saturdays. Afternoon activities of basic education are organised in 62 locations.

Partial care allowance

Partial care allowance is paid to parents of children who are in the first or second year of school and who work no more than 30 hours a week while caring for a child.

Partial care allowance€ /month

Guardian/parent of a first or second grader 108,15

You can apply for child home care allowance, Espoo supplement as well as flexible care allowance and partial care allowance from Kela. Read more on the website of Kela.(external link)(external link, opens in a new window)

Support for families with multiples and the adoptive child Espoo supplement can be applied from the City of Espoo.

Afternoon activities

Care for pupils with special needs

Contact information

Afternoon activities

+358 9 81621iltapaivatoiminta(at)espoo.fi

Guidance and applications for afternoon activities

Care for pupils with special needs

+358 9 81621

Guidance on morning, afternoon and holiday care for pupils with special needs