7.45 – 8.45 Monday – Friday
(term time only)
The Breakfast Club Aims
The Breakfast Club aims:
· To provide the highest possible standard of care in a secure, caring and supportive environment, where children feel comfortable and happy before starting the school day.
· To enable children to eat breakfast before school in a pleasant, relaxed environment.
· To help children be more aware of healthier foods to have for breakfast.
· To create opportunities to support learning (by having a homework and reading station).
· To employ caring, qualified supervisory staff.
The Breakfast Club will provide
· A healthy breakfast including cereal, toast, fruit and a drink.
· A choice of activity after breakfast…. Such as drawing, board games, crafts, outside play and reading help!
· A calm atmosphere, where children can relax ready for the day ahead.
· Respect for any dietary, religious or medical requirements
Policies
The Club is subject to the School’s policies and procedures. Copies of all our policies are available from the school office on request.
Risk Assessment
A Risk Assessment has been carried out by the Breakfast Club Leader in line with the school’s policy.
Behaviour
Children attending the Breakfast Club are expected to behave according to the expectations set out in the School Behaviour Policy. Incidents of inappropriate behaviour at the Breakfast Club will be reported to the Headteacher.
Staffing
There is one Breakfast Club leader, Kay Kennedy, and one member of staff, Carol Cooper; both have an enhanced CRB and a certificate in Food Hygiene. Volunteer helpers, with enhanced CRB, will also be on duty. In addition to this a First Aider and the school caretaker are on site.
Routine
Children should arrive at 7.45; no responsibility will be taken for children arriving before this time. Entrance to the Breakfast Club is via the main school entrance (Breakfast Club Buzzer) . Children will be directed to the meeting room where the club is held. A light healthy breakfast will be served. A variety of activities will be on offer in the dinning area, hall and the playground, weather permitting. Children will remain in the care of the Breakfast Club staff until 8.45 when they will be allowed onto the school yard.
Menu
Children will be served a choice of foods, including cereals, toast, bagels, croissants, fruit, milk and fruit juice.
Place Availability
Parents/Carers wishing to book their child into the Breakfast Club should enquire at the School Office. Places are strictly limited and if the club is over subscribed a waiting list will be held.
Fees
There is a registration fee of £3.50 per session
(a booking cannot be accepted unless accompanied by the full fee) Sessions must be paid for even if the child does not attend.
Payment
All fees are to be paid in advance.
Cheques should be made to Nook Lane Junior School
Contact Details
Nook Lane Junior School Office
Tel: 2341097