Wraparound provision
At Strathmore we are very excited to be able to offer full wraparound provision to our pupils from September 2024. We will refer to our wraparound provision clubs as Adventurers. We offer breakfast club provision from 7:45 to 8:45, with the option of an early drop off at 08:15. Our Nursery lunch club provision is from 11:45 to 12:15. Our after school provision runs until 17:45 with an option to extend until 18:00.
If your child attends any of our wraparound provisions, our school vision and values are embedded within these sessions and we continue to follow our school Behaviour and Safeguarding policies.
The following information applies to all our wraparound provisions:
Free places
For any pupil who is entitled to free school meals, we offer one free session a week in one of our wraparound sessions of your choosing. Please speak to the school office for more information on eligibility and booking options.
Booking conditions
We use Arbor to pay for all our wraparound provisions. Please note each provision requires parents and carers to pay a half term in advance. If payment is not made in advance, the space is not guaranteed and therefore will not show as allocated on the app. If you are unable to book on to the session, this is likely due to the session being full.
Each provision will have its own payment option on Arbor.
For the after school provision, you may be able to book on the day as an emergency if you inform the school office by 2pm and they confirm there is a space available. Nursery lunch club and breakfast club would need to be confirmed the day before by 3pm.
We require 48 hours notice for any cancellations.
If you wish to register your interest for our wraparound provision please complete this form and email the school office to let them know.
Payment deadlines for all wraparound provision sessions are as follows:
Term | Payment deadline |
Autumn 1 – September to October | 31st August 2025 |
Autumn 2 – November to December | 25th October 2025 |
Spring 1 – January to February | 20th December 2025 |
Spring 2 – February to April | 15th February 2026 |
Summer 1 – April to May | 5th April 2026 |
Summer 2 – June to July | 24th May 2026 |
Childcare vouchers are accepted. We currently accept vouchers from the following providers:
- Sodexo
- Computershare
- Child tax free account
- Care-4 Childcare
Please speak to the school office to register your provider if it is not shown here.
Late fees
Please note late fees will apply for collection from our nursery lunch club and after school provision. If you are more than 10 minutes late to collect your child, you will be charged £10 per child for every additional 10 minutes. We will make allowances for extenuating circumstances. If you have signed up for the shorter after school session and you are late, we will charge you £3 to extend this session. For multiple lateness, the late fee will be charged.
FAQs
| Question | Response |
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Do I need to reapply for my place at the Strathmore After School provision every half term? | No. Once you have a place secured it will be for the entire time your child is at Strathmore. You will need to pay a half term’s fees upfront to ensure we can provide the necessary resources and staffing.
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Why are you only offering this provision to Strathmore only children? | As a new and exciting opportunity, we need to ensure we create a sustainable and achievable offer to our parents and carers. At this stage we are unable to offer a safe transport option for the number of pupils required to move between the schools. We do appreciate the difficulties this may cause but unfortunately we are unable to offer this option. We will review this annually. |
When my child leaves Strathmore, what wraparound care is available? | Cookie Club is the wraparound provider at Wilshere-Dacre which is our feeder school. To register your interest please contact them or visit their website for further information https://www.cookie-club.com/ |
What about new children starting in Reception in, will they have a space at wraparound? | After accepting a place at Strathmore, new Reception parents will need to register their interest for their child to attend our wraparound provision. If there is a space for the days chosen, you will be informed and asked to pay a non-refundable £10 registration fee. This holds your child's place at the provision for their time at Strathmore or until the provision is no longer required. |
My child has SEND needs and I require wraparound care. Will you be able to accommodate them?
| All children are welcome, we would want to ensure your child is safe and our staff can provide for them as required. Please register your interest and we will then invite you to an initial meeting or phone call to discuss your child’s needs, any training staff may be required to have, etc. |
Can I sign my child up on the day to any of the wraparound provisions?
| In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to book you on to the session on the day if you call before 2pm and there is a space. For nursery lunch club and breakfast club you would need to email the day before by 3pm to ensure spaces are available and we can sort appropriate staffing. |
Is my child entitled to a free session each week? | If your child is in receipt of pupil premium they are entitled to a free session. All pupils in our school are entitled to free school meals through the Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme, however, this is not the same as pupil premium entitlement. If you need clarification on whether your child is in receipt of pupil premium please contact the school office. |
Why do we need to pay a half term in advance?
| We ask that all of our wraparound clubs are paid a half term in advance to ensure we can safely staff our provision and purchase all resources and consumables needed. |
If my child is attending a club and then they attend the wraparound provision, do we get a discount on our session costs?
| As we need to ensure all sessions are fully staffed, we will need to employ members from 3.15pm regardless of whether your child is attending a club. Our staff will then collect your child from the club and bring them to our provision. We are therefore unable to offer a discount. |
Can we pay via childcare vouchers? | Yes. Please let the school office know that you intend to pay via childcare vouchers and the name of your provider. Your childcare payment must match the number of sessions booked on Arbor. For example, if you have booked 12 sessions and the total is £180, only pay £180 through the childcare scheme. This allows us to match up payments and note as paid on Arbor. Your child will then be added to the register for the sessions booked. |
Why do you have late fees? | We will need to pay our staff to stay overtime if you are unable to collect your child on time. We appreciate at times circumstances can affect this and will take this into account, however, we will still need to pay our staff if they are waiting for parents and carers to collect. |