Extended School Activities
How it works
Each term we offer new sessions to every child in Years 1 - 6. If you are interested in an activity, you will have the opportunity to book before sessions begin. If an activity is full, you can choose to be added to the waiting list for when a place becomes available.
Payment
Payment must be in advance.
Children will remain ineligible to receive a place at another activity while a debt from a previous club remains unpaid.
Please note that most of our teachers/coaches are from outside agencies who are paid in advance.
Our full Debt Policy can be viewed here.
Refunds
Refunds will only be given in the event that a session cannot be fulfilled by the activity lead or school.
Pupil Premium Entitlement
For children in receipt of benefit related free school meals or on our Pupil Premium register, each term the school will pay for one activity per child. Costs for any additional activities must be met by the parent/carer.
If you feel you may be entitled to the Free School Meals grant, or are struggling to pay, please contact the office to discuss your options. This does not include the government's Universal Free School Meals scheme for all primary school children.
Tax Free Childcare and Childcare Vouchers
Please note that these activities are provided independently from the school, therefore we are unfortunately unable to accept payments via government or voucher schemes.
Parent Information
At St Thomas Becket School we aim to offer a range of extended school activities for children in Years 1 - 6.
With regard to Health and Safety Regulations and in light of Child Protection Guidelines, please note the following points which apply to all Extended School Activities (ESAs):
- Children should wear their school PE kit and trainers/plimsolls for all sports clubs;
- Parents/Carers must ensure children do not bring mobile phones or electronic games to ESAs as these are not permitted in school;
- Parents and carers are to collect, or arrange for their child/ren to be collected, from ESAs promptly. Persistent lateness may result in the child/ren being withdrawn from any future activities.
- If you wish to give permission for any named person other than yourself to collect your child at the end of the activity, please do by informing the school office in writing;
- Expectations of behaviour will be as high as during normal school hours. Failure to comply could result in your child/ren being withdrawn from any future activities;
- Activity fees, in general, are to be paid in full and in advance of an activity.
By booking any activity for your child, you agree to the points listed above.
Thank you in advance.