Wrap-around childcare
We are delighted to introduce our new wrap-around offer: from December 2024, wrap-around care will be available for children at Cranham Primary every day of the week from 7.45am until 6.00pm.
Our aim is for children in wrap-around care to be sociable, active and stimulated. But most of all, we want them to be happy - every child is unique and we want them to be provided with choice so that Chillax Club is a place they want to be. We intend for them to be outdoors often, engaging in healthy, engaging activities and provided with nutritious food. However, the school day is a long one, particularly for little people, and so we also want them to have the chance for peace and quiet when they need it, with relaxing choices available too.
Breakfast Club (everyday):
Breakfast Club is open to all year groups and usually begins with calming yoga. Children then have free choice to take part in craft or construction activities whilst enjoying toast, fresh fruit and juice. Breakfast Club is led by Mrs Workman, who is also our lunchtime supervisor. Please book in advance through ParentPay.
From 7.45am £3.50
After School Chillax Club (everyday):
Chillax after-school care is open to all year groups. It consists of a range of free-choice activities (see below). A nutritious light meal will be provided for those children staying beyond 4.15pm (see below). Chillax Club is led by Mrs Gardner-Wilce, our Early Years Practitioner. Please book in advance through ParentPay.
3.15 - 4.15pm £5.00
3.15 - 6.00pm £11.50
Late collection fee £5
What kind of activities will be on offer?
Children can choose from a range of supported activities, including: clay modelling, beads and loom bands, yoga, arts and crafts, mindful colouring, boardgames, painting, cookery, chess and construction. Children will also have access to outdoors with regular play at the the school field or in the back garden. Every Tuesday, Mr Mazzone from Atlas will join us to provide team sports. A theme night, such as Movie Night, will be organised every short term, guided by the children.
What will the food be like?
All Chillax children will be offered cheese and crackers at 3.30pm.
Children staying until 6.00pm will be offered a range of light meals throughout the week including: cheese & ham crumpets, spaghetti on toast, pizza, pasta bake or sandwiches (accompanied with salad sticks). Yoghurt and fresh fruit will be available daily.
When will my child do their daily reading?
We know how hard it is for parents to read with a very tired child at the end of a long day. Therefore, children staying until 6.00pm will spend a little time reading / practising phonics with Mrs Gardner-Wilce so that family time back at home before bed is stress-free (this is especially important for our very youngest children). Older children will have the opportunity to read or to undertake spelling / maths practice online).
Note: Teacher-led extra-curricular clubs are separate to Chillax after-school care. They run either at lunchtimes or from 3.15-4.15pm. Clubs vary each term and are usually free (children need to sign up in advance through the school office). If your child then needs childcare until 6.00pm, please pay £6.50 on ParentPay.
Late collection fee will apply.
Click here for teacher-led extra-curricular clubs offered this term.