About After-Care Club

Introduction

We aim to provide a happy and welcoming place at the end of the school day, where our working parents can leave their children, knowing that they will be well looked after by our qualified staff. This club is to alleviate the pressure many working parents face when looking for a suitable and affordable childcare facility. The club is only open to Medway pupils and will run from 3.10-5.15 pm.

Aims

At Medway, we aim to put the children, the parents and the community at the heart of what we do. By providing this service, we aim to:

• Provide a welcoming, safe and secure environment for pupils at the end of the school day;
• Provide affordable childcare for our working parents during term time;
• Continue to build positive links/relationships with parents;
• Provide children with a nutritious snack at the end of the day in a pleasant and relaxed environment;
• Provide a calm play and learning environment in which children can engage socially with children from other year groups.

The menu

Toast with a choice of spreads

Snacks such as fruit bars

Fruit

Yoghurt

Variety of juices and water

Fees

Current fees are only £2 per week, payable to the school office. We recommend payment is made at least 1 week in advance and a healthy credit balance is always maintained. If changes are made to fees, we will notify parents as soon as possible.

Changes to days and cancelling your place

You must give us one-week notice of termination or changes to attendance; otherwise, you will still be liable for charges. If you need to change the days your child attends, please get in touch with the School Office. We try to accommodate wherever possible.

Safeguarding

All After Care Club staff have current DBS clearance and other required recruitment checks per Safeguarding arrangements. These records are held in the school office. The staff follow school policies and procedures for child protection and the code of conduct. Where ICT equipment is used, they must follow the school's e-safety policy and procedures. Staff are also first aid trained. The behaviour policy is followed at all times. 

First Aid 

First aid will be administered following school procedures and the Health and Safety Policy. 

Food Regulation Standards

The school follows the food standards in the Requirements for School Food Regulations 2014. Schedules 3 and 4 set out the standards for food and drink other than lunch provided by the school, including food served at Breakfast Clubs and After-Care Clubs.

Complaints

The manager will initially investigate all complaints notified verbally or in writing by a parent/carer of a child attending the club.  The headteacher will be informed and involved in the final decision that aligns with the school’s complaints procedure. 

Please read the Aftercare Club policy for further details.