Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Breakfast Club – Parent Information Guide

Welcome to Breakfast Club

Our Breakfast Club is here to help families by providing a safe, friendly place for children before school starts. Children can enjoy a healthy breakfast and fun activities with their friends, ready for the school day ahead.

What We Offer

• A calm, welcoming environment where children feel safe and supported.
• A healthy, balanced breakfast every morning.
• Creative activities such as crafts and drawing after breakfast.
• Supervision from experienced staff who know the children well.

Breakfast Menu

Each day, children can choose from:

• Drinks: Milk or water.
• Cereals: Low-sugar options such as cornflakes, Weetabix, and porridge.
• Bread & Spreads: Wholemeal bread with butter, jam, honey, or marmite.
• Extras: Yogurt and fresh fruit.

Times and Routines

• Opening time: 8:00am (no entry before this time).
• Last entry: 8:10am – children arriving after this time will not be admitted.
• Drop-off: Parents/carers drop children at the main school gate. A staff member will welcome children at the reception door. For safeguarding, parents do not enter the building.
• End of session: At 8:30am, staff take children to their classrooms.

Booking and Payments

• Breakfast Club runs every school day during term time.
• Parents must book by Thursday of the week before via email.
• You can book for the whole week or on individual days.
• Cancellations: Please give 24 hours’ notice. Fees for cancelled sessions will be credited back.
• Cost: £3.30 per session.
• Free Places: Children entitled to Free School Meals attend free of charge.

Parent Responsibilities

When booking Breakfast Club, parents agree to:

• Keep the school updated with current contact details.
• Pay for sessions at the time of booking.
• Pay for all booked sessions unless cancelled in time.
• Make sure children arrive on time (8:00am).
• Ensure children follow the school rules.
• Understand that if behaviour is persistently poor, a child may lose their place.

Safety and Care

• A trained paediatric first aider is always present.
• First aid facilities are available in the hall.
• All food is prepared following health and hygiene standards.
• The school’s Behaviour Policy applies during Breakfast Club.
• Numbers are limited to 30 children per day.

Closures

Breakfast Club is closed on:

• Whole-school closure days.
• School holidays.
• Emergency closure days.
• Days affected by industrial action.

Please note, Breakfast Club will not be open on the following dates:

• 5 January 26 - TD Day
• 23 February 26 - TD Day
• 17 July 26 - TD Day 

Please ensure you check these dates regularly as additional dates may be added throughout the school year. 

Lainesmead Primary School & Nursery

After School Childcare – Parent Information Guide

Welcome

Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery offers After School Childcare (Paid Provision) for all pupils. Sessions take place in The Burrow (Key Stage 1 playground), a safe and secure space with its own toilets, kitchen, gated access, CCTV, and enclosed grounds.

Session Times & Prices (from 1st September 2025)

Monday – Thursday (term time only):

• Session 1: 3.15pm – 4.30pm → £8.80
• Session 2: 3.15pm – 5.30pm → £13.20
• Session 3: 3.15pm – 6.00pm → £16.50

Friday (term time only):

• Session: 1.35pm – 3.30pm → £9.90

Booking Information

• All bookings must be made by email:
  📧 Afterschoolclubbookings@lainesmeadprimary.co.uk
• Maximum of 16 places per day – allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Notice required: 5 working days.
  (Bookings with less notice cannot be accepted, except emergencies – see below.)
• Confirmation: Places are only secured once you receive a confirmation email.
• Payment: Must be made via Parent Pay within 3 days of confirmation.
  • If payment is not received, the booking will be cancelled.
• Termly bookings: You can book for the whole term at the end of the previous term.
• Emergency bookings: Same-day bookings may be possible in genuine emergencies if places are available. These must be paid for on the same day.

Cancellations

• If you cancel at least 24 hours before the session, your Parent Pay account will be credited.

Payment Options

• Parent Pay (log-on and access payment option for After School Club).
• Childcare Vouchers – the school can register with your chosen provider if applicable.

Collection Procedures

• Children are collected from The Burrow at the end of their booked session.
• Parents must enter via the KS1 playground gate (all other gates will be locked).
• Parents are not permitted inside The Burrow for safeguarding reasons.
• If someone new is collecting your child, please inform the school office in advance.
• Staff will contact you before releasing your child if they are unsure about a collector’s identity.
• Children may not walk home alone after their session.
• Late collection fee: £5.00 per 15 minutes if you arrive after your booked time.

Club Closures

The After School Club will not run on:

• Partial / Whole school closure days (e.g. end of term early finish).
• Evenings where staff training is taking place.
• School holidays.
• Emergency school closures.
• Industrial action days.

⚠️ The school reserves the right to withdraw childcare provision at any time.

Please note that After School Club will not be available on the following dates:

• 22 October 25 - Last day of Term 1
• 19 December 25 - Last day of term 2
• 5 January 26 - TD Day
• 28 January 26 - Staff Training
• 4 February 26 - Staff Training
• 13 February 26 - Last day of term 3
• 23 February 26 - TD Day 
• 27 March 26 - Last day of term 4 
• 22 May 26 - Last day of term 5
• 17 July 26 - TD Day
• 22 July 26 - Last day of Term 6 

Please ensure you check these dates regularly as additional dates may be added throughout the school year. 

Behaviour

• Children are expected to follow school rules and behave appropriately.
• The school’s Behaviour Policy applies.
• Persistent poor behaviour may result in suspension or a permanent ban from the club.

Contact

For all booking enquiries:
📧 Afterschoolclubbookings@lainesmeadprimary.co.uk or call the school office on 01793 529106 to talk to a team member.