Before/After School Club
Breakfast and After School Club and Holiday Club
Information relating to our Breakfast Club which runs before school and the After School Club which runs after school.
Breakfast Club 7:50am to 8:40am
After School Club 3:15pm to 6:00pm
After School Club
Children make their own way directly to the Small Hall. We offer children a range of activities, games and entertainment, or just the chance to relax and unwind. We have different craft and sports activities each day which are planned half-termly in advance to ensure a varied programme. We have our own dedicated room with a fenced outdoor play area, games and puzzles for older children, team games, sports and free play outside as much as possible. There is a full range of toys and activities to cover all age groups from 4-11 years with a homework area available if required.
All children are offered a range of activities and can choose to participate or engage in their own preferred activity. A healthy light snack is provided by 4.00pm such as beans on toast, wraps, pasta and sauce. Parents must sign their children out, stating the time of departure. All new children are observed during their first weeks to ensure they are happy, making friends and engaging with the activities. Children within the EYFS age group are regularly observed to ensure they are meeting their developmental goals. For children within the EYFS age range, we will display their work along with others on a display board during their time at the club and this will be available to parents at any time.
Typical timetable for each day
3.15 - 3.30p.m. Welcome and inside activities
3.30 – 4.00p.m. Light Snack
4.00 – 4.45p.m. Homework* including reading, maths reference books, brain builders (*depending on the day of homework)
4.45 – 5.15p.m. Group activity – outside, hall, ICT
5.15 – 6.00p.m. Inside activities
Light Snack – examples are listed below
Food - Wraps, beans, toast, spaghetti, soup, pitta, tomatoes, cucumber
Drink - Squash – orange, blackcurrant, milk shakes
Staff
All After School Club staff have an Enhanced DBS check, are interviewed, referenced, trained and experienced in working with children.
Sickness
We recognise that both staff and children are vulnerable to infections/illness and, therefore, ask parents/carers to refrain from sending their children when they are unwell. We reserve the right to refuse entry to any child or family who, in the opinion of the supervisor, are not well enough to attend or pose a risk of infection to other children. We require written consent to administer any medication.
Accidents
First aid is always administered by a qualified first aider, who will decide the most appropriate course of action. A written accident report will be provided to the parent on collection. Should a child need to go to hospital their parents will be immediately contacted. An escort will be provided if the parents are unable to get to the club.
Security
All children will be signed and timed in and out on a register. Please use the blue door just off our staff car park when collecting from the After-School Club and use the bell to gain the attention of staff.
Children may be collected at any time during the session but must be signed out indicating the time of departure.
Children may only be collected by a nominated person, otherwise, it is vital that you let the club know if a different person is to collect.
Bookings, Fees and Payment for After School Club
Bookings can only be made in advance.
We cannot accept any child into the club unless they are booked in advance. In order to support the management of this club, we are planning to take bookings on half termly basis.
Please find below information about the booking system and payments for the After School Club:
1. School will continue to offer parents and carers an opportunity to book a guaranteed place for their child/children in advance of each half-term commencing, subject to availability.
2. All sessions booked will be paid for in advance via ParentPay or child care vouchers.
3. Any remaining places can be booked on an ad-hoc basis, a week in advance by contacting the school office, subject to availability.
- If there is a need to cancel a pre-booked slot then this can be done by contacting the school office with notice of 5 working days and a credit will be given.
- The minimum booking duration is 2 hours.
Invoices will be sent out prior to the start of a term or half-term. Payments for the sessions will need to be settled in advance. Invoices can be settled via parent pay, child care or cheque.
Fees
Current charges
- £12.65 for 2 hours minimum booking
- Subsequent ¼ of an hour over 2 hours is £1.30 per 15 minutes or thereof
- Late Collection Charge - £8 per 15 minutes per child after 6pm
Fees for siblings - Current charges
- £11.65 for 2 hours minimum booking
- Subsequent ¼ of an hour over 2 hours is £1.30 per 15 minutes or thereof
- Late Collection Charge - £8 per 15 minutes per child after 6pm
Charges from September 2024
- £13.90 for 2 hours minimum booking
- Subsequent ¼ of an hour over 2 hours is £1.45 per 15 minutes or thereof
- Late Collection Charge - £8 per 15 minutes per child after 6pm
Fees for siblings from September 2024
- £12.90 for 2 hours minimum booking
- Subsequent ¼ of an hour over 2 hours is £1.45 per 15 minutes or thereof
- Late Collection Charge - £8 per 15 minutes per child after 6pm
Cancellations
1. All sessions would be booked in advance
2. If there is a need to cancel a pre-booked slot then this can be done by contacting the school office with notice of 5 working days and a credit will be given.
Breakfast Club
Children will be dropped off by parent/carer to the main hall via the main school entrance. Children will be signed in by their parent/guardian stating the arrival time. School staff members will offer all children attending the Breakfast Club a choice of a healthy breakfast each day. Breakfast will be offered to all children arriving before 8:20am. We regret that breakfast will not be available after this time. Reception class children will be escorted by a school staff member to their classrooms at 8:40am. Children in Year 1 to Year 6 will be allowed to make their own way to the classrooms. There will be different creative and sports activities planned for the children attending the club including educational games. Children will be able to read their book if they wish and will be supported by a member of staff if required.
Typical Timetable for each day
7:50am Welcome
7:55am Breakfast
8:20am Tidy up
8:25am Group Activity
8:40am start of the school day
Breakfast – examples of breakfast are listed below:
Bowl of cereal with milk
Toast with butter or jam
Pancakes
Fruit with natural yogurt
Croissants
Drinks-Milk, water or squash
Staff
All Breakfast club staff has an Enhanced DBS check, are interviewed, referenced, trained and experienced in working with children.
Sickness
We recognise that both staff and children are vulnerable to infections/illness and, therefore, ask parents/carers to refrain from bringing their children when they are unwell. We reserve the right to refuse entry to any child or family who, in the opinion of the supervisor, are not well enough to attend or pose a risk of infection to other children. We require written consent to administer any medication.
Accidents
First aid is always administered by a qualified first aider, who will decide the most appropriate course of action. A written accident report will be provided to the parent via the child’s bag. Should a child need to go to hospital or need medical attention their parents will be immediately contacted. An escort will be provided if the parents are unable to get to school.
Security
All children will be signed in by their parent on arrival at the Breakfast Club. Please use the main entrance to the school.
Children may be dropped at any time during the session but must be signed in by the parent indicating the time of arrival.
Bookings, Fees and Payment for Breakfast Club
Bookings can only be made in advance.
We cannot accept any child into the club unless they are booked in advance. In order to support the management of this club, we are planning to take bookings on a half termly basis.
Please find below information about the booking system and payments for the Breakfast Club:
- School will continue to offer parents and carers an opportunity to book a guaranteed place for their child / children in advance of each half-term commencing, subject to availability.
- All sessions booked will be paid for in advance via ParentPay or child care vouchers.
- Any remaining places can be booked on an ad-hoc basis, a week in advance by contacting the school office, subject to availability.
- If there is a need to cancel a pre-booked slot then this can be done by contacting the school office with notice of 5 working days and a credit will be given.
Invoices will be sent out prior to the start of a term or half term. Payments for the sessions will need to be settled in advance. Invoices can be settled via parent pay, child care vouchers, bank transfers or cheque.
Each session will be charged at £5.50 per child even if the full time has not been utilised i.e. late arrivals. The session starts at 7:50am and finishes at 8:40am. (Please see fees as below).
Fees
Current charges
- £5.50 per session/per child
- Siblings attending on the same day/session will be charged at £4.50 per session (first child will be charged at £5.50 and subsequent child/ren at £4.50)
Charges from September 2024
- £6.20 per session/per child
- Siblings attending on the same day/session will be charged at £5.20 per session (first child will be charged at £6.20 and subsequent child/ren at £5.20)
Cancellations
1. All sessions would be booked in advance
- If there is a need to cancel a pre-booked slot then this can be done by contacting the school office with notice of 5 working days and a credit will be given.