Buttsbury Infant & Junior School
Monday- Friday 7:30am-9:00am.
Before & After School Clubs
Out of School Club
Buttsbury Infant and Junior School
Our before and after school club is unique to any other setting.
The before school club commences with breakfast, this is a fantastic social time where the children can socialise with their friends or join in with one of the morning activities. Our children are incredibly close and they make lasting bonds and relationships with the other children.
For more information, please call 01277 572 304 or use the contact form.
Buttsbury Infant & Junior School
Monday – Friday, 7:30am to 9:00am and 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Before and After School Club- Buttsbury Infant & Junior School
With access to the small nature area, replete with ponds and surrounding woodlands, it provides an excellent space for outdoor play and evening tea enjoyment.
In the evenings, we embark on glow stick and torch walks, exploring the darkness. Additionally, full access to PE equipment and the indoor hall ensures ample opportunities for physical activities.
Our activities are open to all children, offering a variety of options such as key ring and wand making, along with a wide range of crafts including coloring books.
As yearly celebrations approach, we engage in themed crafts such as making Christmas advent calendars, crowns, firework pictures, and Halloween lanterns.
We have access to playgrounds and a large wooden pirate ship, perfect for honing climbing skills.
We provide a selection of games including Speed Stacks, Jenga, and Connect 4.o
We offer bug hunting kits complete with information books for identifying the creatures we encounter.
We also create various cards for occasions like Christmas, Easter, Valentine’s Day, birthdays, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day.
Health and Nutrition
We take special pride in excellent nutrition.
Good nutrition is something that we hold in high regard. All our meals are homemade, simple, yet adventurous and are packed with enough energy to ensure the children can be active and happy all day. We have a daily in-house chef that cooks onsite for all our children (Thriftwood, Norseywoods & Wickford preschool and nurseries only).
We want to teach children more about healthy lifestyles and encourage the adoption of healthy eating and active living. We love food variety, eating in the forest, working in our allotment, making homemade cakes for cold days and deliciously warming hot chocolate around a campfire.
Of course, some children have varied tastes and tolerances; we cater for all dietary requirements and have a robust system in place to ensure each child safely receives the right food.
Before and After School Club
Benefits to Parents and Children
Being situated on the school grounds, specifically for infants, the afterschool club offers a familiar environment for the children. This familiarity contributes to a sense of security and comfort. Moreover, the mixed-age setting promotes the development of friendships that may not naturally occur during regular school hours. This inclusive environment encourages social interaction and collaboration among children of different ages, enriching their overall experience at the afterschool club.
There is an opportunity to participate in meal preparation, such as assembling their own sandwiches, buttering bread and bagels, and cutting up fruit. These activities aid in the development of motor skills, life skills, and foster independence and confidence.
We also offer dedicated time for homework completion, providing support as needed.
We actively involve the children in decision-making processes by soliciting their input on preferred resources based on their interests.
Staff provide detailed handovers upon collection, ensuring transparency and peace of mind. Our flexible collection policy accommodates parents’ schedules, including arrangements for afterschool club pickups and event attendance.
Parents/carers benefit from the setting’s location on the school grounds, providing familiarity with the layout and surroundings.
Our dedicated phone line enables direct communication between parents and staff, fostering seamless coordination.
Our separate room accessible via a side gate allows for easy pick-up, while a provided tea during sessions eases post-collection mealtime stress.
Parents can conveniently access information about their child’s activities and meals through our online journal app.
Attendance at other settings
If your child attends one of the following schools they’re able to attend our Out of School Club Sessions
Before School Club
Buttsbury Infant & Junior School
Monday- Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm.
After School Club
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
Monday- Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm.
Sunnymede Infant and Junior School
Monday- Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm.
As we embark on a new terms filled with adventures and discovery, download our term date file for your kitchens.
Mark your calendars for our special dress-up days where children can let their imaginations soar even higher. From World Book Day; dressing as their favourite characters to Christmas Jumper Day and wearing their glitzy wooly outfits, every term is an opportunity for your child to express themselves freely and embrace the magic of childhood.
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