Skip to content
  • Larks and Owls

    Welcome to Burrough Green C of E Primary Academy WRAP-AROUND-CARE

    Larks and Owls at Burrough Green C of E Primary Academy provides wrap-around-care for our pupils both before and after school.

    All pupils, from Reception to Year 6, are eligible to join this club. Both clubs are run by our experienced and dedicated staff.

    Our aim is to provide a range of stimulating activities, incorporating play and homework opportunities for your children in a safe and nurturing environment.

    Opening Times

    We are open every weekday during term time except school PD days and emergency closures.

    Morning sessions run from 07:30 until school starts at 08.45, when children are handed over to their class teacher by the Lark’s staff.

    Afternoon sessions run from 15:30 to 17:30.  All children will be dropped at Owls by the class teacher, after other children have been dismissed.  If your child is attending an after-school activity, they will be escorted to Owls by the leader of the after-school activity.

    Menu

    At Larks, there will be juice, milk or water available to drink. The children will have the option of toast (with various spreads/jams) and a range of healthy cereals. There will be fruit/vegetables available. 

    In Owls, there will be juice, milk or water available to drink. The children will have the option of sandwiches, bagels (with various spreads/jams), yogurt and fruit/vegetables will be available.

    Activities

    These are relaxed and flexible in a calm and comfortable environment, recognising that children need to unwind and relax after the school day.  They can choose whether they wish to join in with a range of planned, structured activities both indoor and outdoor, such as those involving sport, or choose quiet reading and board games.  There will be some themed nights linked to curriculum topics, current events and special days and staff will take the lead from the children’s own interests.  

    Booking Information

    Please book via the Arbor Portal/App. 

    Bookings will ideally be made at least one week before the session is required.

    Fees

    Fees must be paid in advance

    Burrough Green C of E Primary Academy reserves the right to withdraw the place from your child and refuse further bookings following non-payment of fees.

    Breakfast session 7.30am until 8:45am - £5.00 (additional siblings £3.00) (No food after 8.30am)

    After school until 4.30pm - £6.00 (additional siblings £4.50) Monday - Friday

    After school until 5.00pm - £8 (additional siblings £6) Monday - Friday

    After school until 5.30pm - £10.00 (additional siblings £8) Monday - Friday

    Fees will not be refunded unless the session is cancelled.

    Please note that children attending afterschool clubs and requiring childcare afterwards for any portion of time, will need to be booked in for full sessions.

    Help with Childcare Costs

    We want to make wraparound childcare as affordable as possible for families. You may be able to reduce the cost of breakfast clubs, after-school clubs and holiday childcare through government support schemes.

    Tax-Free Childcare

    If you are a working parent, you may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare. For every £8 you pay into your childcare account, the government adds £2, helping you save up to 20% on childcare costs.

    Tax-Free Childcare can be used to pay for approved wraparound childcare, including:

    • Breakfast clubs
    • After-school clubs

    Universal Credit Childcare Support

    If you receive Universal Credit and are working, you may be able to claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs, including the cost of wraparound childcare.

    This support can help make regular childcare more affordable and support parents to remain in or return to work.

    Which Scheme Should I Use?

    You cannot claim both Tax-Free Childcare and the Universal Credit childcare element for the same childcare costs. The best option depends on your individual circumstances.

    We recommend using the Government's Childcare Choices website to find out what support you may be entitled to and compare the options available to you.

    Find Out More

    To check your eligibility and apply for childcare support, visit:

    Childcare Choices

    For information about claiming childcare costs through Universal Credit, visit:

    Universal Credit Childcare Costs Support

    If you have any questions about paying for wraparound childcare, please contact us and we will be happy to help.

    Collecting your child

    Children will need to be collected from the side entrance.  Once there, press the doorbell on the gate and wait for a member of staff.  There will be an additional charge of £5 for pick-ups that are more than five minutes late.

    Policies

    Our wrap-around-care services will adopt the school’s policies and procedures.  Children are expected to respect the ethos and values of the school while attending these clubs as they would during the school day.

    First Aid

    All staff are First Aid trained.  Any minor accidents or incidents will be dealt with and parents will be notified on collection.  Parents/carers will be contacted immediately should the child need to be taken home or receive further medical treatment.

    Safeguarding

    The safety and wellbeing of your child is of paramount importance to us.  Our Headteacher, Mr David Sandford is our designated safeguarding lead and in his absence any issues should be reported directly to Mr John Turner or Mrs Sara Lawford

     
    Questions and Queries

    If you have any issues surrounding our wrap-around-care provision, please take this up in the first instance with Larks/Owls staff. We will always aim to resolve any problems as quickly and efficiently as we can.  If the issue is not resolved to your satisfaction, then please consult with the Headteacher, who has ultimate responsibility for this provision.

    Return to the homepage

    Get In Touch

    Burrough Green CofE Primary Academy
    Bradley Road,
    Burrough Green, 
    Nr, Newmarket,
    CB8 9NH