St Anthony'S After School Club

Provider of childcare specifically for children who attend St Anthony's Primary and Our Lady's High School in Year 7.

St Anthony’s After School Club opened in September 2004 thanks to the hard work, energy and commitment of a small group of parents who wanted to create an out of school facility for the children of St Anthony’s Primary School. The aim was to offer a high quality, affordable childcare setting and it remains the focus of our work.

The Club is not-for-profit charity, and fees are maintained as low as our budget can afford, bearing in mind the usual rental, insurance, equipment and staffing costs. Fees normally go up every year in September.

In its first year, the Club won the Daycare Trust Childcare Awards which rewarded its commitment to quality childcare and its contribution to the local community. In its second year, the Club went on to receive a very positive Inspection Report from OFSTED (Reg number EY293552), which is available for parents to read at the Club or online. The Club opened a sister Breakfast Club in October 2005. A second inspection took place in December 2008.

The Club is run by a core voluntary committee of four working parents. The Committee’s main goal is to provide the best quality of care for our children. We also aim to employ, retain and train qualified and experienced staff. We are always happy to welcome new members and meet once a term to review our budget and discuss new ideas. Our AGM takes place every September.

Introducing St Anthony’s After School Club



History

St Anthony’s After School Club opened in September 2004 thanks to the hard work, energy and commitment of a small group of parents who wanted to create an out of school facility for the children of St Anthony’s Primary School. The aim was to offer a high quality, affordable childcare setting and it remains the focus of our work.

The Club is not-for-profit charity, and fees are maintained as low as our budget can afford, bearing in mind the usual rental, insurance, equipment and staffing costs. Fees normally go up every year in September.

In its first year, the Club won the Daycare Trust Childcare Awards which rewarded its commitment to quality childcare and its contribution to the local community. In its second year, the Club went on to receive a very positive Inspection Report from OFSTED (Reg number EY293552), which is available for parents to read at the Club or online. The Club opened a sister Breakfast Club in October 2005. A second inspection took place in December 2008 and a third in November 2012.

The Club is run by a core voluntary committee of four parents whose children all attend St Anthony’s Primary. The Committee’s main goal is to provide the best quality of care for our children. We also aim to employ, retain and train qualified and experienced staff. We are always happy to welcome new members and meet once a term to review our budget and discuss new ideas. Our AGM takes place every September.

Facts and Figures

The Club rents premises from The Annexe, a Parish building situated on St Anthony’s Drive, directly behind the infant playground. Children are taken to school /the club through to the playgrounds via the Annexe’s back door so they are safe at all times.

The Club is registered for 24 Under 8s places, and we currently offer up to 40 places to pupils from St Anthony’s Primary School from Reception to Year 6.

Facts and Figures

The Club rents premises from The Annexe, a Parish building situated on St Anthony’s Drive, directly behind the infant playground. Children are taken to school /the club through to the playgrounds via the Annexe’s back door so they are safe at all times.

The Club is registered for 24 Under 8s places, and we currently offer up to 40 places to pupils from St Anthony’s Primary School from Reception to Year 6.

We employ 5 staff:
1. Aline Penin-Gunson, supervisor, qualified teacher.
2. Rita Calvert, After School Club and Breakfast Club Manager, TA Level 3, Level 3 in Childcare.
3. Sammy McAiney, After School Club Deputy and breakfast club deputy, Level 3 in Childcare.
4. Nicola Jones, playworker.
5. Kath Gregson, part-time playworker.

Our children to staff ratio is much higher than that recommended by OFSTED. First Aid training is renewed every three years.

We are open term-time only, Monday to Friday, from 7: 30am till 9am and from 3: 15pm till 6pm.

Details of place availability, Terms and Conditions, Registration Forms, Pricing Policy, Policies and Procedures and monthly booking forms can be obtained from our administrator at the club.

Fees currently are £7 for afternoon sessions and £5 for morning sessions. Fees are payable monthly on the first day of attendance. We accept all Vouchers (Busy Bees, Accor, Kiddi) and Tax Credits can be claimed as we are registered with OFSTED. There is also an initial £10 registration fee. There are discounts for parents who pay by bank transfer, standing order, vouchers or two months in advance and free sessions to be won every month for early payers.

We have a healthy Eating Policy and will, of course, take into account any dietary requirements.

The Club’s mobile number is 07507304908. Please feel free to call or simply turn up any time to have a look around!