N.I.P.P.E.R.S. is a Registered Charity run by a voluntary management committee of volunteers.

Established in 1996 by the Sussex Enterprise OSCI (Out of School Initiative), when the management committee extended the Newhaven Summer Playscheme, which had existed since 1973 as a 2 week holiday playscheme,  providing an After-School Club for just 16 children and young people every afternoon.

19 years later, we are still here AND GOING STRONGER THAN EVER !!

With an After School Club and a holiday club running throughout the year for all children aged 3 and upwards in the havens.

Our club was the first setting in Lewes District area to be accredited with a level 2, Aiming High accreditation for Quality Assurance. Since then we have kept to the same high standards year in year out, making sure we offer the best to kids and young people.

Our clubs provides  a friendly, fun and safe, yet challenging environment to allow children the chance to grow and nuture their imagination . Many clubs prefer a more structured environment but at N.I.P.P.E.R.S., we feel that after a long school day, children need to be able to play, create and develop their social skills with others.

Our team are committed to looking after children and providing the best quality care for parents/carers’ peace of mind. e They are either qualified in, or in training for, Playwork NVQ, the recognised qualification for those working in the Play sector. Also staff are trained in First Aid, Child Protection and Special Educational Needs as well as Forest School. All staff have undergone suitable person and DBS checks.

N.I.P.P.E.R.S is based at East Side Social Centre where we have a dedicated venue for children to have fun, play games and make mess!