Branching Out -Kids Club

Branching Out (Kids Club – Before & After School Club)

At Norris Bank Primary School, we provide a Before and After School Club every day during term time. If you would like to register your child for a place, please read all of the information below carefully and then email [email protected]

We will then contact you to confirm your place or advise you that you are on the waiting list.

Unfortunately, children who have not registered will not be allowed to attend. This is for safeguarding and medical reasons. However, you can apply at any time and we will try to accommodate your request.

Breakfast Club

When and where is the Breakfast Club?

Breakfast Club will run from Monday to Friday during term time, from 7.30am to the beginning of the school day. Drop off is at the school hall.

Hot and cold food is offered ‘buffet style’ until 8.20am. This may include: cereal, fruit, yogurt, malt loaf or other prebaked items, toast, pancakes, bagels or crumpets.

How much does it cost?

£6.50 per session.

What will my child do during Breakfast Sessions?

During Breakfast Sessions, children will have access to toys, drawing supplies and board games. Children will also have the opportunity to join in with traditional playground and ball games in the hall (or outdoors when the weather permits!).

After School Club

When and where is the After School Club?

After School Club runs Monday to Friday term time. Sessions run from the end of the school day until your chosen collection time up to 6pm. After School Club is located in various classrooms and outdoor areas across the setting. Children in KS1 and Reception will be collected from their classroom by Branching out team members. KS2 children assemble at the school hall.

A small snack is offered and varies, but may include: prebaked items such as croissants, crepes or brioche. Other items such as corn chips, cheddars or popcorn may also be offered. Flavoured rice cakes, fruit and milk are usually available as an alternative.

Please phone 0161 549 7550 on arrival to be directed to the appropriate collection point.

How much does it cost?

£12.25 per session, up to 6pm

Please note that any late collections will be subject to an additional £6.50 charge.

Sessions booked on behalf of parents and carers (after the closure of the booking window) are also subject to this additional fee. A call should also be made to the office to ensure your child has secured a placement.

What will my child do at the After School Club?

Your child will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities such as board games, card games, arts & crafts and reading. Often, children will have the option to watch films or television. Older children may also have access to the computer suite. When the weather permits we will promote outdoor activities such as sports and playground games.

Who will be running the After School Club?

Mrs Stanley: Manager and Mrs Bardsley: Deputy Manager run Branching Out – Kids Club along with other experienced Norris Bank team members.

How do I secure a place?

Any child attending NBPS is eligible for a place at Branching Out- Kids Club. Registration must be completed with places being offered at the school’s discretion. We usually require full payment in advance.

How do I pay?

The school uses Bromcom Payments via the MyChildAtSchool App (available on the App Store (iOS) and Google Play (Android) for all transactions. Once activated click on the Clubs and Trips module to book and pay for sessions.

Bookings and cancellations are available up to 2pm on the day before the session commences. Funds from in-time cancellations will remain in your account for future transactions/bookings.

If you would like to pay for your Branching Out – Kids Club places via Tax-free Childcare or other vouchers, you must make payment well in advance of the sessions you would like to book. This is so that we can credit your account and you can use the balance to secure your sessions. We will apply the payments made this way on or around the 15th and 30th of each month.