Rickleton + (Wrap around Care)
Rickleton + is our school run child care provision, allowing parents to drop their child off any time from 7.30am and pick up by 5.55pm in the evening. This is a vital resource for many parents and we have worked hard to provide a fun, safe and friendly environment for children who attend.
We have ensured that within the Rickleton Plus staff there is a First Aider, Child Protection Officer and staff with a relevant Safer Food qualification. Rickleton Plus takes place in the school annex and the hall at busier times, allowing the children plenty of room to play and creating new opportunities for socialising and learning.
Booking systems have been created to try to make sure the provision works for the needs of all families. You are welcome to book as few or as many sessions a week as you need and can book a permanent, ongoing day or book flexibly each month. Rickleton + can also be booked at late notice if places are still available.
Before School
We are delighted that we are able to offer a before school facility for all pupils from Nursery through to Year 6. Our before school provision starts at 7.30am until our school day starts at 8.50am. Parents can drop off at any point during this time. Rickleton Plus staff safely walk the children to their correct entrance at the start of the school day and can deliver any messages to staff from parent/carers.
There are a range of different activities available to the children for them to enjoy, such as games, books and art activities, The children also receive breakfast and a drink as part of the cost of the provision.
Breakfast includes a range of cereals, toast, fruit and different juices. A sample menu can be viewed below:
After School
Children attending R+ after school are collected from their class at the end of the school day and walked to the annex where a register is taken.
The first session after school runs until 4.30pm and pupils will receive a light snack and drink during this time as well as taking part in a range of organised activities. On busier evenings, children also have the option of doing sports activities in the school hall, directed by a member of staff. Parents can collect at any time from the annex door.
Those who have booked a second evening session then continue the evening with a child friendly meal and more relaxed activity. Parents can collect at any time until 5.55pm.
Holiday Club
To support working parents, Rickleton + also opens from some days during most school holidays. The dates and activities for the club are advertised by school well in advance so children can plan their working arrangements around this. Any child can be booked in to holiday club, even if they don't normally attend R+.