Wraparound Care
At Silver Birch Primary School, we understand that many families require childcare outside of the normal school day. Our Wraparound Care Provision provides a safe, welcoming and engaging environment where children can start and end their day with familiar staff and friends.
Our wraparound provision complements the school day, which runs from 8:45am until 3:15pm, and supports working families by offering childcare before and after school.
Early Birds
Our Early Birds Club provides a calm and positive start to the day.
Session Information
Monday to Friday - 7:30am to 8:45am
Cost: £3.00 per session
Children can enjoy a range of quiet activities before the school day begins, and breakfast is provided.
Early Birds helps children settle into the school day and ensures they are ready to learn when lessons begin.
Night Owls
Our Night Owls Club provides a safe, enjoyable and supervised environment at the end of the school day.
Session Information
Monday to Friday -3:15pm to 5:00pm
Cost: £6.00 per session
Children can take part in a variety of activities including:
- Arts and crafts
- Board games and puzzles
- Reading and storytelling
- Construction activities
- Outdoor play (where appropriate)
- Social and group games
A light snack is also provided during the session.
To ensure appropriate staffing ratios and maintain the high quality of our provision, Night Owls sessions must be booked by 11:00am on the day attendance is required.
Booking a Place
All wraparound care sessions can be booked through the Arbor Parent Portal by selecting the Clubs section. Places are allocated subject to availability, so we encourage families to book in advance wherever possible.
Cancellations and Refunds
Places are staffed and planned in advance based on bookings received. Therefore, if your child is unable to attend a booked wraparound session due to illness, absence or a change in plans, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds or credits for missed sessions.
We ask parents and carers to ensure that all bookings are made carefully, as charges will still apply for sessions that have been booked but not attended.
Collection Arrangements
Children attending Night Owls must be collected by a responsible person aged 16 years or over who is known to the school.
If collection arrangements change, parents and carers must notify the school office as soon as possible. Where a child is being collected by an adult who is not known to the school, details must be provided in advance so that appropriate checks can be made.
Children must be collected promptly by 5:00pm at the end of the session.
Childcare Support
Some families may be eligible for support with childcare costs through government schemes, including:
- Tax-Free Childcare
- Funded childcare entitlements
- Universal Credit childcare support
Further information can be found through the Childcare Choices website: Childcare Choices
Further Information
If you would like to find out more about our Wraparound Care Provision, availability of places or booking arrangements, please contact the school office.
Our team will be happy to discuss your childcare requirements and help you find the best option for your family.