Wraparound Care

Welcome to St Josephs Out Of School Club.

TEL 07907622571

Email:outofschoolclub@stjosephscps.co.uk

St Joseph’s Out Of School Club is based in St Joseph’s Catholic Primary Academy school and is registered with and regulated by Ofsted. All our staff have enhanced DBS checks, safeguarding training and pediatric first aid certificates.

The club is part of a group of clubs around Huddersfield trading as Outlane Out of School Club Ltd which is owned and overseen by Lindsey Chadwick and Susan Swain.

We aim to provide an inclusive service, accessible to all children in the community. We aim to provide an inclusive environment where each child feels happy, safe and secure, allowing them to learn and develop freely in a play centered environment.  Children have a big input into the activities at the club and their ideas are valued and listened to. We operate to a number of policies and procedures which are available for parents/carers to view.

 Breakfast Club 7.15 – 8.45am     Out Of School Club 3.15—6.00pm

 Lunch club 11.55-3.00pm

 Holiday clubs 7.30-5.30 & 9.00- 3.00pm [ SUBJECT TO DEMAND].

Admissions

Out Of School club & Lunch club places can be booked by completing a registration form. Holiday club places can be reserved by calling at the club approximately 4 weeks prior to the holiday and completing a holiday form.

 A waiting list operates on a first come first served basis with priority being given as follows:

Children attending St Joseph’s  Catholic Primary Academy School

Children with SEND

Siblings of children who already attend the club

Children who wish to increase their number of days.

Fees

Fees are currently charged monthly as follows but are subject to review:

Breakfast club £ 5.00 per session

Lunch club £8.00 per session

Out Of School Club £9.00 per session

Holiday Clubs £19.00 per day 7.30- 5.30, £14.00 per day 9.00-3.00pm. We don not open during Christmas holidays, 1 week at Easter and 2 weeks in the Summer.

Bad Weather fees will be charged at the full rate

Late fees will incur a fine.

Late collection of children- You are expected to inform the club if you are going to be late collecting your child/ren and also informing the club if someone different to usual is collecting your child.

The persistent late collection of children from the club will be charged as follows, £10.00 for every 10 minutes of late collection. This will be charged at the manager’s discretion.

Health & safety

The club has a health and safety policy and operates within this policy. Children will only be allowed to leave the premises with an adult named on the admission form and we operate a password system. The door to the club is locked at all times and will only be opened by a member of our staff. Parents have a duty to inform the club in advance if their child will not be attending that day, e.g. friend’s party. Parents are to notify the class teacher of the days their child attends the club.

Snacks

The club encourages healthy eating and children are provided with healthy choices for breakfast and snacks. If snacks and packed lunch are provided by parents these need to be in line with the clubs and schools healthy eating policy.

Information for parents /carers

The club operates an open door policy and staff are always willing to speak to you about your child. We will keep parents informed via newsletters, questionnaires and we have a parents only page on Facebook.

 Safeguarding

St Josephs Out Of School Club follows strict guidelines as set out by Kirklees safeguarding children’s partnership and will follow set procedure at all times.

 All accidents that happen at the club will be entered into the accident book and parents informed and the book signed. Existing injuries from home or school will be recorded separately and discussed with parents/carers and an account of the injury will be written by the parent and signed and kept in the child's file at the club. Children within the EYFS who attend our lunch club will have accidents recorded on our on line system “Tapestry” where parents are informed electronically.

Medication can be given at the club as long as it has been prescribed by a Doctor and needs to be administered 4x a day.  A medication form must be filled in and medication signed out by parents/carers every day.

Our staff

Our staff are qualified in childcare or play-work. Some staff are training towards level 3 qualifications. We have a wide range of childcare experience between us and strive to deliver quality childcare. All our staff attend regular training. We have an excellent relationship with the school which ensures a smooth transition for your child as they progress through school.

We hope you and your child/ren have a long and happy association with us,

For further information please contact Lindsey or Jess on the details above. Thank-you

Ofsted Report 2022 

Registration Form