Additional Information
Opening Hours
Rise & Shine Breakfast Club will be open from 7.30am – 8.45pm term time only. It will not be open on training days/bank holidays or school holidays.
Arrival at 7.30am and Departure from 8.35am
Rise & Shine will not commence prior to 7.30am. Parents should accompany their child/ren to the school entrance and will need to sign their child/ren into the club. At no point should a child be left to enter the club without an adult. We cannot be held responsible for any children until the point that they are signed into the club.
Staff
All staff are DBS checked and are provided with up-to-date Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Data Protection training. All staff are hired by the school and are held accountable through the school's Code of Conduct.
Activities
Once the children have settled we will serve breakfast. After this we will organise activities each day, puzzle sheets, arts and crafts, games, puzzles and Lego. We will also have a comfy corner where books can be read or the children can simply relax.
Absences
Please inform us if your child is going to be absent.
Sickness
Please do not send your child to the Breakfast Club if they are showing signs of illness such as a rash, eye discharge, diarrhoea, vomiting or any contagious illness. Please keep him or her at home until the symptoms have cleared up.
Payment
All cheques should be made payable to Hadleigh Infants and Nursery School and for full time places fees will be payable half termly. There is no refund for sickness or holidays. At the end of each half term children that have regular bookings, will receive a slip stating the amount owed for the following half term. The cheque or cash should then be put into a sealed envelope with the child/children’s name and the amount written on the front. As with the school’s dinner money system, we will no longer be able to give any change, but the money will be carried forward to cover any future payments. As with the dinner money system, we will no longer be able to give any change, but the money will be carried forward to cover any future payments.
Notice
If you no longer require your child to attend the Breakfast Club where possible please give at least two weeks’ notice, in writing.
Breakfast
The children will be offered water at all times. The breakfast provided will consist of a choice of Milk, Water or Juice. On offer will also be a choice of cereal a toasted item and fruit. Please make sure that we are aware of any food allergies.
Valuables
We ask that the children do not bring valuable equipment to the club, as we cannot be held responsible for breakages or loss.
Parental/Carer Involvement
The staff at the Breakfast Club will be happy to discuss any matters concerning your child/ren with you and if desired a meeting can be arranged at a mutually convenient time. Most children settle well however, should your child not settle after a reasonable period of time we may have to consider whether is right for your child continue attending. We will work closely with you at all times to ensure that your child/ren’s best interests are met.
Behaviour Management
Being part of the school we adhere to the school's Behaviour Policy. A copy of this can be requested from the office. We operate a strict no-bullying policy and all children are encouraged to report any such incidents to a member of staff.
Complaints and Grievances
If you have any issues, concerns or ideas about the Breakfast Club please feel free to discuss these with us your feedback is always appreciated. However, should you not be happy with our findings, please speak follow the school's Complaints Policy.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing excellent care for all children regardless of their culture, race, religion, social background or gender. The Breakfast Club follows the school's Equality Policy.
Child Protection
We comply with local child protection procedures and follow the school's Child Protection Policy.
Adhoc Spaces
If you do not require a regular space you can book your child in for the odd session as and when you require. We do require completion of all forms and payment will be required on the day to enable your child to attend. Theses spaces can be booked by dropping completed forms into the Reception Office or using the closed Facebook Group ‘Rise & Shine Breakfast Club at Hadleigh Infants’.