Primary schools are now required to publish alongside their performance information a list of their childcare provision, making it easier for parents to know what is available.  

Shotton Primary School offers a full range of childcare provision which we have listed below.

Our wrap around care programme is designed to provide a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment for children outside of regular school hours. Whether you need to drop off your child early in the morning or pick them up later in the day, our caring and experienced staff will be there to ensure that they are well taken care of. 

At our Breakfast and After School Club, your child will have access to a range of engaging activities, including arts and crafts, and games. They will also have the opportunity to socialise with other children and make new friends in a fun and supportive environment. 

Breakfast Club 

The school operates a breakfast club, starting at 7.45 a.m. until the start of school day.   All children from Reception age to Year 6 are welcome.  The club takes place in the KS1 hall via Key Stage 1 entrance A.  

The cost is £2 per day, which covers childcare costs.   

Children will be given a breakfast of bagels, toast, porridge oats, cornflakes, crisp rice, shreddies, or cheerios with milk.  Diluted fresh apple and orange juice or water is available to drink.  

Once they have had their breakfast, they will have the opportunity to play games, colour in or relax listening to a story. 

After School Club 

After school club is open for all children from Reception age.  Children are collected by the club staff from their class and taken to the session which is based in the Annex.  A snack is provided which is included in the cost.

From November 2024 the cost is as follows:

Pick up before 4.30pm - £5

Pick up between 4.30pm and 6.00pm - £7

After their snack, children have the opportunity to play games or relax watching TV.  During the wet weather they have the use of the school hall for playing games and in the summer months they will play on the school field. 

Our wrap around care is available every day the school is open. 

Parents can have peace of mind knowing their children are in safe hands. All of the staff, who also work as lunchtime supervisors, will be familiar to your child. They make a huge effort to make sure that each child feels comfortable and settled, having fun and an opportunity to relax at the start and end of a busy day.   

Staff are fully trained in safeguarding, paediatric first aid and food hygiene, and are all DBS checked. They are also qualified and experienced in working with children in primary school environments.  

The provision is an extension of the school day. With this in mind, it has been designed to run smoothly, whilst reflecting the school’s outstanding quality.  

Mrs Lawson, Mrs Linn, Mrs Patterson and Mrs Hunter run our wrap around care 

All parents must complete a registration form for each child attending the club and sign an agreement to adhere to the terms of the club. 

Admissions 

• Only children attending Shotton Primary School are eligible to attend 

• All places are subject to availability and booked and paid for via ParentPay 

• Places can be booked for individual or multiple days, subject to availability, but all sessions must be paid for in advance at the point of booking. 

• The registration process must be completed prior to the child’s commencement at the club 

We ask that sessions are booked and paid for in advance.  This ensures staff are prepared with any medical or dietary requirements of your child.  It also helps to safeguard your child and make sure there are enough provisions.   Sessions should be booked via ParentPay. 

We also accept Childcare vouchers and Tax-Free Childcare payments – for further information please visit https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ or https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/childcare-vouchers or speak to the school office 

We appreciate that sometimes you may have an emergency and may need to book childcare for the same day. However, for safeguarding reasons we will not accept any same day bookings after 1pm.

Please do not put our lovely office staff in the difficult position of having to say no.  If you have not booked before or require assistance please contact the school office.

Following the success of last academic year’s Out of Hours Childcare Movie Nights, we will be holding termly movie nights once again this year. All details will be sent out via Operoo and are payable and bookable via ParentPay.

All children who attend will get popcorn, drink and a loyalty card point (Loyalty card comes with a free lanyard).  Each time your child attends they will receive a point on their loyalty card.  Once a child gets 3 points they will get a ‘dip in the box’.

As this activity is ran as part of our Out of Hours provision normal childcare costs will apply and will need to be paid for when booking. There are a limited number of spaces and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. The movies will start at 3:20pm sharp and should be finished by 4.40pm, however children can be collected at any time before this, as usual. Children should be collected from the Year 5 / 6 Entrance for Movie Night. If you have any further queries, or would like to book your child in, please contact the office.