At Wouldham, we are pleased to be able to offer childcare to our parents before and after school in the form of a Breakfast Club and an After-school Club. These services are open to all pupils and run Monday – Friday during term time.
We believe that this childcare provides a secure and stimulating environment for the children.
Monday – Friday
- Breakfast club starts at 7.30am
- After school club finishes at 6.00pm
The clubs are run by current Wouldham All Saints staff who meet the requirements for working with children. Because our staff already know the children, they are able to provide continuity of care and maintain the same high expectations as during the school day.
Children can take part in a wide and varied range of activities. At After-School Club, children may complete homework, read, enjoy craft activities and play outside when the weather allows.
At the end of Breakfast Club, children in KS1 are escorted to their classrooms. At the start of After-School Club, children in KS1 are collected from their classrooms.
Location
The Breakfast Club entrance (WASPS room) is located to the left of the main reception at the front of the school. The door is opened by staff from 7.30 am.
After-School Club collection is from the same entrance.
Breakfast Club
To maintain appropriate staffing ratios and keep costs to a minimum, all bookings and payments must be completed via MyChildAtSChool (MCAS) by the Friday before the week required. You may book for the whole term. Emergency childcare can be requested by emailing office@wouldham.kent.sch.uk.
Breakfast club opens at 7.30am. Please ensure that your child has entered the building and been received by a member of staff before you leave.
| Session | Cost |
|---|---|
| 7.30am arrival | £5 per day, sibling discount available. |
| 8.30am arrival | £1 per day (breakfast not available at this session). |
After School Club
To maintain appropriate staffing ratios and keep costs to a minimum, all bookings and payments must be completed via MyChildAtSChool (MCAS) by 2.00 pm on the Friday before the week required. You may book for the whole term. Emergency childcare can be requested by emailing office@wouldham.kent.sch.uk with your requirements.
Before your child can attend the club, you MUST complete the Extended School Services Registration Form along with the signed Extended School Services Agreement which can be found here.
Downloads
Collection Arrangements
- Children must be collected PROMPTLY at the end of the session booked.
- If you are going to be late, you must contact the school.
- For emergencies after 4.30 pm, please call the school mobile on 07724 044 470.
- Late collection is charged at £15.00 for the first 15 minutes and an additional £5.00 for each further 15 minutes.
- If someone other than the usual adult is collecting your child, you must inform the school office. If staff are unsure about the person collecting, they will contact you for consent before releasing your child.
- Children are not permitted to walk home alone after the club or at the end of their booked session.
| Session | Cost |
|---|---|
| Until 4.30pm | £5.50 per day, sibling discount available. |
| 4.30pm – 6.00pm | £7.50 per day (a light tea can be provided). |
| 3.15pm – 6.00pm | £13 per day, sibling discount available (a light tea can be provided). |
Payment
Payment must be made through MyChildAtSChool (MCAS). We are unable to offer credit or provide invoices. We also accept childcare vouchers and currently have accounts with the following providers:
| Provider | Payment Details |
|---|---|
| Edenred | a/c no. P20956551 |
| Sodexo | a/c no. 863166 |
| Bravo Benefits | Accepted |
| Computershare | User ID 0026888474 |
| HM GOV | 50057056188 |
| CGPS (Student finance) | Student Finance |
Payment & Cancellations
If your childcare voucher provider is not listed, please let us know which provider you use and we will arrange for an account to be set up.
We require at least 48 hours’ notice for cancellations if you would like the payment returned as credit. No refunds or credits will be given for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the booking.
Forms & Information
The Extended School Services Pack includes the consent and information forms that must be completed before your child starts attending the clubs. We appreciate that we ask for a considerable amount of information; this helps us provide the best possible care for your child.
We are required under the Children Act 1989 and associated regulations to keep relevant information about your child. Information provided will be treated confidentially and shared only on a need-to-know basis.
All staff caring for children have a responsibility to promote their welfare in line with Department for Education guidance. The school has a Child Protection Policy in place, and all staff understand their safeguarding duty to report concerns to the school’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Please complete and return the following to the school office:
- Extended School Services Registration Form
- Extended School Services Agreement
Making a Complaint
We work hard to provide an excellent service for your child. If you are unhappy with any aspect of our Extended School Services, please speak to a member of club staff in the first instance. If you wish to make a formal complaint, please refer to the school’s Parental Complaints Policy, available on our website.
Important information
Wouldham All Saints reserves the right to withdraw Extended School Services when necessary. Clubs will be closed on whole-school closure days, school holidays, emergency closure days and where industrial action affects staffing.
Continued non-payment of fees, persistent late collection, or inappropriate behaviour by children or parents may result in the school withdrawing access to the club.
Our Extended School Services form part of the wider Wouldham ethos. We aim to provide high-quality, affordable care that gives families peace of mind and enables children to feel happy, safe and secure within their familiar school environment.