After School Club

At Locking After School Club we aim to work on a ‘child centered’ basis, ensuring that the welfare and best interests of the child are at the core of all our aims and practices. We aim to be an inclusive club allowing opportunities for all children.

We set up activities that cover all aspects of the child’s development. However, we do encourage independence and the children are aware that any activity or equipment that the club has is available to all.

Everything we do within the club is underpinned by the recognition of the vital concept of the ‘Learning, Working and Playing Together’, especially after they have spent a long day working hard at school! If children wish to, they can do their home children.

We ensure that the level of staff interaction is appropriate for each child, taking into consideration their age, ability and developmental stage. The children have plenty of time to play independently of an adult, initiating their own activities. All staff work under the knowledge that every child is individual and they will be treated as such.

Attendance and Fees

Fees for attendance to each session

3.15pm - 5:00pm is £3.50 per child

3.15pm – 5.45pm is £5.50 per child.

No refund will be given if a full session not attended.

All children must be registered before attending. This form will be sent out on ParentPay and printed copies are available from the office. Payment must be in advance. This can be termly, monthly, weekly or daily through parentpay. Children will only be accepted if there is no debt on the account.

There will be a penalty charge of £3.00 for every 15 minutes for late collection.

If the regular parent/carer is unable to collect their child from the session, the Club Leader must be informed, either directly or via the club mobile phone, of who will be collecting them and that person MUST use a password. You must give your child a memorable password that they can tell us to confirm the permissible adult is picking them up.

We ask all parents/carers to sign for the collection of their child.

No child will be allowed to leave the premises with an unknown person.

After School Club

• Collect children from YR, Y1 & Y2
• Children from KS2 make their own way to club
• Children must make sure that they place their coats and bags tidily in the area provided
• All children to wash their hands before circle time.
• Children will be selected to help set up/make snacks
• Children help themselves to fruit from the bowl while waiting.
• When all children are seated at the table the register is taken.
• Children are allowed squash or water. They also have a choice of snacks.
• Circle time – all children are asked about their day and given an opportunity to air any problems or concerns they may have.
• ALL children must help with tidying up the food tech room and clearing away the food and equipment
• Children are involved in the decision about which activities will be done that afternoon, with a vote being taken if necessary.
• At approximately 3.45pm the activity begins, this can be using a sporting event with the sport leader, a quiet activity independently, a group activity arrange with Play Worker, homework support with Club Leader.
• Staff will set up a designated area for activities and for quiet time or book corner.

In the event of an emergency and your child needs to attend after school club, please contact the school office on

01934 822867.

For the collection of children attending after school club, please ring the after school club mobile number

07825228676 and a member of the after school club team will bring your child/children down to the main Meadow Drive gate to meet you.