After School Care Club
Information Booklet
After School Club Administrator: Mrs K Dunnings
Tel: 023 80271178
After School Club Leader: Mrs Stephanie Mears
When club is open Tel: 0784 2211132
Welcome to St Francis After School Club
St Francis After School Club aims to offer to children and parents quality care in a safe, stimulating and friendly environment in which the children’s personal, social and educational development can flourish.
We are registered to work with up to 28 children aged from 4 – 11 years old with a ratio of 8 children to every member of staff.
We are based in St Francis Church next door to St Francis CE Primary School, Chandlers Ford.
Children are collected from St Francis School and walked across to the Church each day at 3.25.
Our Club is registered with Ofsted to provide sessional care for up to 28 children.
Our Club is directly run by St Francis CE Primary School and is accountable to the School Governors.
St Francis After School Club is open during term time from 3.25 pm – 5.55 pm Mondays to Fridays. The Club is not open on School Closure days or School Holidays.
Your Questions answered ……..
How much does it cost?
Sessions cost £7.20 per child.
What does the fee include?
Full care led by qualified play care workers who are CRB checked, all activity costs, refreshments and programme materials.
How does my child join?
Application can be made through the school, tel: 023 80271178. The Admin staff will check that there is a place available. Ask to be put on a waiting list if no place is currently vacant. The waiting list is ordered according to date child is placed on list.
How do I pay?
An invoice will be sent to you upon completion of your Registration Forms. Payment is made termly in advance and can be made by post dating a number of cheques. Places for subsequent terms need to be booked and paid for at least 3 weeks before the end of term. Priority will always be given to existing members of the Club to ensure consistency and security of provision for children and parents.
Payment should be made by cheque. Please make cheques payable to St Francis CE Primary School. The Club will accept Busy Bee, Leapfrog and Accor vouchers.
Parents may be entitled to Working Tax Credits or Childcare Tax Credits. Application for this is made direct to the Inland Revenue and is dependant upon individual circumstances.
Due to financial constraints the school is unable to offer reductions for siblings attending the Club.
Induction
Children and parents are welcome to visit the club prior to starting and children may have a “taster” session. It may be necessary for parents to remain during this session to satisfy staffing ratios.
Opening times:
St Francis After School Club is open 5 days a week, term time only, from 3.25 – 5.55 pm. A contact telephone number for the After School Club during open hours is provided to parents. During all other times the telephone contact number will be the School Office 023 80271178.
Cancellations:
Refunds are not given for sessions missed but in exceptional circumstances this may be reviewed.
Collection of children:
Children will be collected from their schools at the end of the school day by a member of the After School Club team.
Children must be collected from the club by 5.55 pm. We are not insured after this time. If An emergency arises, such as a car break down which may delay you, please telephone the Club Leader immediately to let her know what alternative arrangements you have put in place for the collection of your child.
If a child attends a school club directly after school (i.e. football, netball etc) it will be possible for the child to be taken to the Club by School staff. Please indicate on booking form or notify School Office if child will be joining on after school activity.
Illness:
St Francis After School Club cannot accept a child who has not been at School during the day, due to illness.
Medication:
As per school policy – After School Staff are not able to administer medicines. The only exception is if the child has a condition that is with them for life i.e. asthma/diabetes.
Accidents:
A member of the After School Staff has a current First Aid qualification. A minor accident will be dealt with and recorded. In the case of more serious accidents, appropriate action will be taken, and parents will be contacted. Please make sure that staff are kept up to date with contact numbers.
Snacks:
Children will be provided with a variety of different snack food i.e. fruit, sandwiches. If your child suffers from any food allergies, eg peanuts, you must let us know. Children are not allowed to bring their own sweets or food into the Club. If your child is on a special diet, please discuss this with the staff.
Equal Opportunities:
St Francis is committed to the principles and practise of equal opportunities. A copy of our policy statement is available from the school office.
Code of Behaviour:
Everyone involved in St Francis After School Club is encouraged to base all their relationships on mutual respect for each other.
Behaviour Management:
It is an aim that St Francis School After Care Club provides a warm, caring environment where children can play and relax and to achieve this we expect good behaviour from all children. Underpinning this expectation the children will be involved in drawing up a charter of acceptable behaviour whilst at the club.
To support the After School Club Charter a positive system of rewards and sanctions will be operated in line with the behaviour management policy of the school. (Copy available from the school)
There are times when staff and voluntary helpers may need to use physical intervention for a child’s safety and well being e.g. cuddling a child in distress or stopping children fighting. (Section 550A 1996 Education Act).
A record of any unacceptable behaviour will be kept and if, following discussion between child/parents/staff, continued unacceptable behaviour occurs you may be informed that the club is no longer able to offer a place for your child.
Concerns/Problems :
If you have any concerns about your child you should in the first instance discuss this with the After School Club Leader where many concerns can be immediately resolved. In exceptional circumstances a situation may not be resolved in this way, in this case please make an appointment to speak to the Headteacher via the school office.
The Headteacher will liaise with all concerned parties to resolve any difficulty as quickly as possible.
Valuables:
St Francis After School Club cannot take responsibility for the personal valuables of individual children.
We would ask parents/carers to ensure that valuables are not brought into the Club Sessions.
If you have any queries about the contents of this booklet please contact:
S J Shepherd Headteacher 023 80271178
K Dunnings Admin Officer 023 80271178
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