Wraparound Care

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A Nurturing Start and End to the School Day

At Kingsway Primary & Nursery School, our wraparound care is an important extension of our school day. It provides a calm, consistent and caring environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.

Our provision is run by Kingsway staff, who already know the children well. This ensures a seamless transition between home, wraparound care and the school day, supporting children’s emotional security, wellbeing and sense of belonging.

Relationships at the heart of our provision

Children thrive when they experience consistency and trusted relationships. Our wraparound care is led by familiar adults who work closely with the wider school team.

This means:

• children start and finish the day with adults they know and trust
• routines feel predictable and reassuring
• communication between wraparound care and class staff is strong
• children feel settled, secure and ready for learning

This relational approach mirrors best practice seen in highly effective schools and supports well‑being alongside attendance and learning.

Breakfast Club

Opening time: 7:30am
Location: The SSC classroom (The Burrow), to the rear of the school
Drop‑off: From 7:30am, via the school office
Transition to class: Children are escorted safely to their classrooms at 8:40am

Our Breakfast Club provides a healthy, nutritious start and a calm space to settle into the day.

What children experience

• A quiet, welcoming start with breakfast and stories
• Low‑arousal, structured activities that support:
  • emotional regulation
  • turn‑taking
  • communication
  • friendship building

A smooth handover into the school day

Breakfast food offer

We provide a simple, nutritious and inclusive food offer, designed to support children’s health and concentration:

• Wholemeal toast (butter or low‑sugar spread)
• Low‑sugar cereals (e.g. Weetabix, shredded wheat, cornflakes)
• Fresh fruit (daily choice)
• Yogurt (low‑sugar)
• Wholemeal bagels or mini rolls
• Rice cakes or breadsticks with soft cheese
• Milk and water always available

Nut‑free provision
Dietary needs accommodated wherever possible

Weekly Breakfast Club routine (parent‑friendly overview)

7:30–8:00am – Early Bird Calm Start

• Soft lighting, quiet reading, stories, gentle conversation
• Breakfast served at a relaxed pace

8:00–8:40am – Activities that build social skills
Activities change daily and include:

• Board and card games (turn‑taking, cooperation)
• Construction and collaborative play
• Art, colouring and mindfulness
• Yoga and breathing exercises
• Gentle group games and discussion prompts

These activities are carefully planned to support:

• interaction between children
• social communication
• confidence and belonging

After School Club

Closing time: 6:00pm
Location: Mobile classroom, to the front of the school

After School Club offers a welcoming, relaxed space at the end of the day where children can unwind, play and connect.

What children can expect

• Healthy, nutritious food options
• Time to relax after a busy school day
• Engaging activities that promote:
  • play
  • creativity
  • social interaction
  • positive friendships
• A caring, inclusive environment led by familiar staff

Staffing and leadership

Wraparound care is led by:

• Miss Hamand – Wraparound Care Lead (DSL trained)
• Supported by Mrs Sheedy and Mrs Burton (First-aid trained and part of our SEND and inclusion team)

All staff:

• are part of the Kingsway team
• understand our values and expectations
• promote kindness, inclusion and respectful behaviour
• build strong relationships with the children

Accessibility and affordability

We are committed to keeping costs as low as possible, recognising the financial pressures many families face.

Our aim is to ensure that wraparound care is:

• accessible to all families
• inclusive of all children
• high quality, without being prohibitively expensive

If families are experiencing difficulty accessing provision, we encourage open conversation so we can support where possible.

A safe, compliant provision

Our wraparound care:

• meets all statutory safeguarding requirements
• follows school safeguarding and behaviour policies
• maintains appropriate supervision and ratios
• ensures children’s welfare is the priority at all times

Provision is inspected as part of the school’s overall safeguarding and personal development offer.

Working in partnership with parents

Wraparound care works best when school and families work together.

We encourage parents to:

• share relevant information that may support their child
• communicate with staff if routines or needs change
• talk positively with children about their wraparound experience

Together, we ensure each child:

• feels safe
• builds strong social relationships
• starts and ends the day feeling calm and cared for

A nurturing start and a positive end to the day

Our wraparound care supports children to:

• settle confidently into school
• build friendships across year groups
• develop social and emotional skills
• feel secure and valued

We are proud that Kingsway’s wraparound provision reflects our belief that relationships matter, and that every part of the school day should support children to thrive.

Wraparound Care – Costs

Please note:

• Costs are subject to annual review
• Places must be booked and paid for in advance
• Both clubs are very popular, so early booking is advised
• For more information and to book your place, please contact the school office and they will be more than happy to assist you.