St Matthew's Link Club

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We aim to provide continuity and security for children through a range of fun activities and opportunities for all children from Reception to Year 6, within the familiar setting of the school building.

The provision is run by high quality, qualified staff who are able to supervise and care for the children in ways that reflects the outstanding practice seen in the rest of school. The children have fun and develop skills according to their individual needs and abilities. 

This is a not for profit organisation and all surplus funding is reinvested into Link Club and a donation made to the school for the use of the facilities. 

 

Link Club staff

  • Alison (Playworker)

  • Abby (Playworker)

 

Sessions and Costs

Times and Costs (term time only)

  • Morning session 7:30am-8:40 am £ 6.00

  • Afternoon session 3.20pm-5.45 pm £12.00

Please note, there will be a £10 charge for any late collections after 5.45pm.

 

Child care vouchers

Please contact the school office if you want to pay for you child's link club place with childcare vouchers.

 

Booking

From September 2023 we will be using the ParentPay system for parents to book and pay for the Link Club sessions (https://www.parentpay.com/).

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  • Food

    All food is cooked by an experienced staff member, who will hold a current food safety standards training certificate. We use organic and fresh seasonal produce whenever possible. A breakfast or afternoon snack is provided depending on the session your child attends. Water is available to drink throughout the session.

    We operate a two week rotating menu, which is altered seasonally. Breakfast and snack time is an important social occasion for the children where they are encouraged to experience different foods.

    We have themed food weeks which often link in to cultural celebrations such as Chinese New Year.

     

    Breakfast

    We ensure that there is a range of freshly prepared breakfast and snack options provided for the children.

    They can choose from a range of breakfast options for example:

    • Cereal, bagels, croissants, pancakes, fruit and yoghurt

    • Fruit juice, milk and water

     

    After school snack

    After school we will offer the children a range of healthy snacks for example:

    • Sandwiches, wraps, fruit and yoghurt 

    • Fruit juice, milk and water

     

    Please make sure that we are aware of any allergies or cultural or religious dietary requirements.

     

  • Activities

    Key Stage 1 activities on offer include the following:

    • EYFS based activities linked to class learning

    • Construction games and toys

    • Problem-solving games and activities

    • Roleplay / home corner

    • Small world toys

    • Literacy and Maths games and challenges

    • Outdoor play

    • Malleable play

    • Sand and water pits

    • Arts and crafts

    • Cultural events and activities

    • Science and exploration activities

    • Movie Nights

    • Cookery and baking

    • Gardening

    • Jigsaws

    • And a comfy and quiet reading area

     

    KS2 activities on offer include the following:

    • Themed topics

    • Religious events

    • Awareness events

    • Key dates

    • Sewing and needlework

    • Gardening and baking

    • Arts and crafts

    • Outdoor activities including hockey, rounders, cricket, basketball, netball, football, skipping and hula hoops

    • Disco nights

    • Film nights

  • Health and Safety

    The children’s safety and well being are of prime importance at all times. We follow Warrington Borough Council’s and the School Health and Safety policies. 

    We have regular fire practices.

    Children will must be dropped off and collected from Link Club at the main entrance so that they can be signed in and out.  Children will only be released to named adults on the registration form. 

    All inhalers, epi-pens and medication must be supplied to Link Club when children are attending. 

     

    Equal Opportunities

    The Link club aims to provide equality of opportunity for all children regardless of ability, background, ethnic group, gender or religion.

    We recognise cultural diversity in our society and we will introduce the children to different cultures, beliefs, traditions and ways of life through stories, songs, pictures and equipment.