OUR SERVICES
opening hours
Term-time only
3pm to 5.30pm
fees
£16 per session for first child
£14 for second child
£12 for third and subsequent children
contact
Enquiries and bookings:
07899 755 822
or
During opening hours:
07817 744 889
All fees are payable at the start of each month. Full fees will be charged if your child does not attend due to holiday or illness. Fees are based on a full session - there are no reductions if only part of a session is used. Also please note that one month's notice is required if you no longer need childcare.
Children attending after school club are divided into age groups. Monday to Thursday Nursery & Reception will be in one room of the portacabin. Years 1 & 2 will be in the other room. The children in Years 3 & 4 will be based in the school hall. On Fridays all children will be in the portacabin.
There will be a selection of fruit available for the children to eat, however you are welcome to send a healthy snack with your child. A wide range of indoor and outdoor games and activities are available.
A registration fee of £50 is payable. This comes off the fees but is non refundable if the childcare place is not taken up
frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours?
The club is open from school finishing time until 5.30pm.
What is the age range of the children who attend the club?
The children who attend are aged from 3 to 9 years.
Do you provide holiday care?
The club does not provide holiday care. We operate during term time only.
How much are the fees?
The fee is £16 per child, per session. There are no reductions if only part of a session is used.
Do you take children from the Nursery at Archibald?
Yes we do take children from the Nursery.
Is there a reduction for siblings?
Second children will be charged £14 per session. Third and subsequent children will be charged £12 per session.
Can the children do homework?
We have a homework table so children are able to do homework while at the club.
Do you provide snacks for children?
We provide a variety of fruit for the children to eat. However parents can send their child with a snack if they want to.
What's the best way to contact the club?
Parents can phone the club while the session is running. The number is 07817 744 889. If parents want to contact the club outside of opening hours they can phone Margaret on 07899 755 822 or email schoolsoutgosforth@gmail.com.
Do the children do any organised activity while at the club?
The staff organise an art and craft activity every week. They always make sure that it is fully inclusive to all ages and abilities.
Can my child bring their own toys to play with?
Children should not bring toys from home to the club. The children have access to different toys, games and activities and we have a wide variety of options to choose from. We discourage bringing in toys from home to prevent accidental damage or loss while at the club.
Can I pay the childcare fees using childcare vouchers?
The club accepts several childcare vouchers. Here is a list:
Computershare ref. 0007872477
edenred ref. P20218158
care 4 ref. 46694517
Sodexo ref 903016
Kidsunlimited ref. 00391881
Co-operative ref. 85111517
Wider Plan ref. Schools Out Childcare (formerly Kiddivouchers)
Gateshead Council ref. 0073821
Northumbria Police ref. 082427