Before and After School Care
The requirement of the Government’s new food-based standards to review the provision of refreshments, has prompted us to consider the overall provision of services.  As a result, changes in the charging structure and the provision of refreshments will be introduced from September 2008.  Squash and biscuits will no longer be served.  In future refreshments chosen from an approved list will be served each day. Drinks offered will be water, milk or tea and food will consist of fruit, vegetables and a carbohydrate.  The charge for Before School Care will be set at £1.50.  After School Care and Clubs will be charged at £3.00 per hour, with a minimum charge of half an hour and units of half an hour thereafter.  This cost includes wages, insurance and the annual Ofsted registration fee, the provision of refreshments and materials for After School Care or equipment/materials for Clubs.  After School Care will offer different activities e.g. cooking or gardening.  The charges also include an element for the completion of essential paperwork associated with the services.  Please remember that your child will be placed in After School Care if they are not collected from their club at the relevant finishing time.

Lunches
As from September 2008 the cost of a school dinner will rise to £1.95 per day.  Envelopes are provided; they are above the fish tank in the entrance hall.  Please indicate on the envelope your child’s name, their class, the amount enclosed and the number of school dinners required.  Please post envelopes through the office letterbox on Mondays for any dinners required that week.