The article highlights the approaches to the study of planning and organization of out-of-school educational institution, which today is an important scientific issue and a necessary condition for the formation and development of a creative personality. Based on the analysis of the structure and content of planning the work of an out-of-school educational institution, the components and priority areas are presented, in which relation the educational policy of the institution is implemented. The

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... theoretical bases of planning the work of an out-of-school institution are indicated. The requirements of the society to the development and upbringing of an individual in the work of an out-of-school educational institution are substantiated. The directions of work and functions which will promote successful realization of the programs directed on development of a creative personality of the child are defined.