A child’s main occupation is play. Play facilitates the maturation of skills required for optimal school performance. Children that have the opportunity to engage in play develop performance skills. A literature review suggests that there is a lack of evidence on after-school playgroups and the manner in which after-school playgroups can enhance school performance for disadvantaged children. After-school playgroups utilizing evidence-based interventions are used in the community for children with limited community and home resources to enhance the development of performance skills through play.
