Out of school care for 4-11 year olds

 

 

Our Mission

We aim to provide low-cost, high-quality, safe, and stimulating playcare in a welcoming and friendly environment. Our focus is ongoing childcare for parents who need it throughout each academic year. While we do offer ad-hoc or irregular spaces when available, this cannot be guaranteed.

Who We Are

• We care for children aged 4 (current reception, not preschool) to 11 (current Year 6).
• We are independent from Ecclesall Primary School, though we rent our premises from them.
• We are a registered charity (Charitable Incorporated Organisation or CIO) run by a Voluntary Management Committee of parent trustees who are also club users.
• We always welcome new parents to join the committee to keep the club running smoothly.

Our Services

Breakfast Club

7:40am – school start.

After School Club

End of school until 6:00pm.

Holiday Club

Runs during school breaks.

Reception, Y1, and Y2 children are escorted to and from their classrooms by our staff.

Pricing

• Breakfast Club: £6.25 per session.
• After-School Club: £12.50 per session.
• Late pick-ups after 6pm: £15 charge (automatically applied in Magic Booking).

Healthy snacks are included at no extra cost (e.g., wraps, sandwiches, fresh fruit, and vegetables), but please note this is not a substantial meal.

Other Information

 

Club Popularity

We are a very busy club, and most sessions are oversubscribed, except Fridays. Places are not guaranteed, even if a child attends the same day every year. Existing parents get early access to secure their sessions for the following academic year. We also maintain waiting lists for parents who are unable to secure spots when bookings go live.

Booking System

We use Magic Booking, an online system that allows you to book or cancel sessions:

• Book up to 24 hours before the session.
• Cancel any time, but please be aware of our 60-day cancellation policy, which is reviewed annually.
• Cancellations must be made through Magic Booking up to 24 hours before the session or by calling 0114 268 1116 if it’s within 24 hours.

Please do not rely on the school to inform us if your child will not attend. We are a separate business, and it’s essential you inform us directly. We ask that you avoid emailing cancellations, as inbox access is intermittent, and we may miss your message.

Late Pick-Up Fees

A £15 charge applies for late pick-ups after 6:00pm, which is set automatically in Magic Booking. Staff cannot override this fee. For more details, refer to our Booking Policy.

Activities and Play

We believe in having fun both indoors and outdoors. Our activities include:

• Board and table games.
• Craft activities.
• Age-appropriate tech equipment.
  We offer a semi-structured environment with lots of free play and choice, as well as guided opportunities.

Why Cancellations Matter

It’s really important to cancel any sessions your child won’t be attending, even on the day. If a child doesn’t turn up and we’re expecting them, our staff have to spend time trying to locate them, rather than caring for the children present. If we can’t get in touch with you and the child remains unaccounted for, we are required to contact the police as part of our safeguarding procedures, just as schools do.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up

Please do not use the school car park to drop off or pick up your child, including during Holiday Club. This is in line with the school’s policy to ensure the safety of children, parents, and staff entering and exiting the building.