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Wrap Around Care

Contact Information

Wrap Around Care phone number (3:20-5:45pm): 07 745 506 612 
Wrap Around Care email address: wraparoundcare@grangeparkschool.co.uk

Click to view Grange Park Schools Wrap Around Care Parent Welcome Pack.

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Vision for Wrap Around Care

At Grange Park School, our Wrap Around Care provision aims to provide a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where children feel happy, secure and valued at the end of the school day.

Our vision is to support children to strive for self-belief, lead through positive relationships and succeed by developing independence, resilience and empathy. Through high-quality care delivered by trusted school staff, we support children’s well-being while providing families with reliable, accessible and affordable childcare.

Timings and Session Options

Wrap Around Care will run from 3:20pm until 5:45pm, Monday to Friday.
We offer the following flexible session options:

  • Full Session: 3:20pm – 5:45pm (£11 per child)
  • Early Part-Time Session: 3:20pm – 4:30pm (£6 per child)
  • Late Part-Time Session (after school club attendees): 4:30pm – 5:45pm (£6 per child)

Please note:

  • Wrap Around Care is term time only.
  • Wrap Around Care does not operate on INSET days when the school is closed to children.
  • It will not run on the final day of each term, when school finishes at 1:00pm.

How do I register & book?

All children must be registered before attending Wrap Around Care. 
To register your child, please fill out the following form, ensuring at least three emergency contacts are listed. 
Wrap Around Care Registration Form

Once a child is registered for Wrap Around Care, bookings can be made. 
Bookings must be made at least 24 hours before the required care date (3pm the day before). 

If you have registered your child, please pre-book your sessions via ParentPay. 

Bookings are only guaranteed once payment has been made via ParentPay.

Late Bookings, Extension of Booked Sessions & Cancellations

Bookings made within 24 hours of the start time must be made by phone via the school office (020 8353 4265). Online booking is not available for late bookings. A £2 late booking fee applies, subject to availability. Late booking fees and session fees will also apply to any child who is placed into Wrap Around Care due to late collection after 3:30pm. 

If an extension of a currently booked session is required with less than 24 hours notice, you must contact the Wrap Around Care team via mobile (07 745 506 612). The additional session charge will apply.

Cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance or charges may still apply.
Please email wraparoundcare@grangeparkschool.co.uk at least 24 hours before to cancel a pre-booked space.
Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice must be made via telephone to the school office (020 8353 4265) and will not be eligible for a refund. 

If your child is absent from school, please notify the school office by phone (020 8353 4265). Charges will still be applicable for on-the-day cancellations. No refunds are given for missed sessions or early collection.

Collection Information

Collection arrangement at the end of the school day:

  • Reception and Key Stage 1 children will be collected from their classrooms by a member of the Wrap Around Care team and escorted to the hall.
  • Key Stage 2 children will meet Wrap Around Care staff in the hall and be signed into the register.
  • Children attending school after-school clubs will be escorted to Wrap Around Care at the end of their club if they are booked into a session starting at 4:30pm.

Parent Collection information:

  • Children must be collected from the Lansbury Drive entrance before or by the end of their booked session.
  • Parents/carers should ring the pedestrian gate bell (before 5:00pm) or call the Wrap Around Care phone number (07 745 506 612 ) (after 5:00pm).
  • Children must be signed out by a member of Grange Park School staff and an authorised collector.
  • All children must be collected by the end of their booked session.
  • Late charges will apply if children are not collected by the end of their session (see Late Collection Policy).
  • Please inform Wrap Around Care staff if you require a significantly earlier collection time.

If someone other than a parent/carer is collecting your child:

  • Staff must be informed in advance
  • A password will be required for security reasons

Late Collection Policy

Parents are encouraged to inform staff promptly via the Wrap Around Care phone number (07 745 506 612) if there is any delay in collection or a change in the person collecting their child.
If a child is not collected by the end of their booked session, parents/carers will be charged the fee of the next bookable session.
If a child is collected after close time (6pm), late collection charges will apply, per child.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, the following late collection charges apply:

  • £5 per minute, per child, for every minute after 6:00pm

Grange Park School reserves the right to withdraw a child’s place following repeated late collections beyond closing time or non-payment of late pick-up charges. Parents/carers will always be informed in advance before a place is withdrawn for this reason.

Food

Grange Park School believes it is important that children eat nutritious, tasty food as part of their overall development. Wrap Around Care meets all requirements of the School Food Standards 2016, including the provision of healthy, age-appropriate snacks. 

The following food options will be available during Wrap Around Care:

  • On arrival: Fruit and crackers are offered to help children settle
  • Around 5:15pm: A cold, light meal is provided. This can include, but is not limited to, a choice of:
    • Toast, sandwich, wrap, crumpets or a muffin
    • Cheese cubes offered daily
    • Salad options such as diced cucumber, tomatoes, etc.
    • A variety of fruit, including raisins
  • Drinking water will be accessible at all times
  • Please note, the above is a light meal and should not replace their main evening meal.

Staff must be informed of any allergies or dietary requirements during registration. We are a nut-free school.

Daily Routine

We offer a wide range of exciting, hands-on activities that give children fresh experiences and help to build self-belief, positive relationships, independence, resilience and empathy. Activities are planned around a range of themes, which may include topics such as World Athletics Championships, Animal Science or Feelings and Wellbeing.

New sessions are planned each week and link to different areas of the curriculum, ensuring children always have something new to explore. Activities may include arts and crafts, creative challenges or team games inspired by the weekly theme.

Each session follows a similar routine:

  • 3:20pm – Collection and arrival of children from classes
  • 3:30pm – Welcome meeting & snack - registration, behaviour expectations, sharing news and the session timetable
  • 3:50pm – Active Play (indoors and outdoors) - opportunities for child-led play
  • 4:30pm – Enrichment session - adult-led activity linked to the weekly theme, including Create and Discover or PE and Sport activities
  • 5:15pm – Light meal and Active Play
  • 5:35pm – Tidy-up time
Behaviour Expectations

Children attending Wrap Around Care are expected to follow the school’s Behaviour Policy. Wrap Around Care behaviour expectations will be established with the children attending. They will be displayed and referred to regularly, particularly during Daily Welcome Meeting time. 
Persistent inappropriate behaviour may result in a review or withdrawal of a child’s place.

Inclusion

The provision aims to be welcoming, inclusive and open to all children. Staff are committed to making sure every child feels safe, valued and able to take part, whatever their individual needs or circumstances. Through careful planning, well-trained staff and close partnership with families, children are supported to feel confident, happy and successful in a caring and inclusive environment.

Safeguarding

The provision is committed to ensuring that all children are cared for in a safe, happy and secure environment. Parents and carers can be confident that robust safeguarding arrangements are in place and that children’s well-being is always our highest priority. Grange Park School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policies and arrangements fully apply and can be found on the school website.

Health & Safety

As a school-run provision, Wrap Around Care follows Grange Park School’s existing health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring consistency across the school day and beyond.

Parents/carers will be informed of any accidents or injuries upon collection. In the event of serious illness or injury, parents/carers will be contacted immediately and emergency services called if required.

Policies & Procedures

As a school-run provision, Wrap Around Care follows Grange Park School’s existing policies and procedures along with Wrap Around Care guidance, ensuring consistency across the school day and beyond. These can be found on the school website and can be made available upon request.

Affordability & Childcare Support

To support affordability, the school has taken steps to ensure parents can access government childcare support schemes, such as Universal Credit Childcare, where eligible. Families should visit Best Start in Life - Best Start in Life or Check what help you could get with childcare costs - GOV.UK for more information.