General information about Schools Out Clubs

Mission Statement for Schools Out Clubs
Schools Out Clubs are committed to providing high-quality out-of-school care for every child who uses the Club.
The Clubs provide a friendly, caring and safe environment in which children are encouraged to develop social, personal, educational and recreational skills under the supervision of trained and experienced staff. We aim to provide a service that is open to all regardless of their racial, religious or cultural background, language, gender or child’s abilities and the physical restrictions of each club site.

Out-of-School Care
Out-of-school care was first provided at Balham Community Centre in April 1978. This award-winning scheme has developed over the years and now provides care for over 600 children crossing five sites, for 50 weeks of the year.
Our clubs provide care for children aged between 3 and 11 years.
All clubs are registered under the Children Act 1989 with Ofsted and work on a staff ratio of one adult to every ten children.

Breakfast Club
During the school term, the Breakfast Club opens each morning providing the children with a nutritious, healthy breakfast that offers them a wide range of choices, which includes yoghurt, fresh fruit, toast and cereals. Before being escorted to class the children have time to play quietly or to participate in planned crafts.

Schools Out Club
During the school term, the Club collects children at the end of the school day.
On arrival at the Club they are provided with a light-cooked tea, the menu is planned at the start of each term, and includes ideas from the children.
The children are free to play and participate in a planned variety of activities, which include cooking, imaginative play, physical play, art/crafts, construction play and a variety of workshops e.g. dance, music, and discussion. The children are also encouraged to participate in activities, which promote awareness of health and well-being, culture, and current topics of interest. The Club provides either outside play or hall games.
The tea time menu and evening programme are displayed on the club notice boards and a copy is also available to parents.

Holiday Club
During the school holidays, our Holiday Club is open at the Balham Community Centre. Each morning the children who arrive before 9.00 am are provided with breakfast and all children are given a mid-morning snack and afternoon tea.
On arrival, children follow a day full of planned, prepared and fun activities based on a theme and fun. The Club arranges various all-day outings to farms, beaches, and many of London's museums, commons and parks.
A programme is available a week before the holiday starts and includes off-site trips and has a fully inclusive weekly fee.

Schools Out Club Alderbrook

This club is our first school-based site and opened in September 2003. We provide after-school care for children that attend the Holy Ghost Primary School.

Schools Out Club Ravenstone 

Schools Out Club Ravenstone is situated at Ravenstone Primary School. The Club provides after-school care for children who attend Ravenstone School only. During the holidays the club is open to all children, as we have no catchment area restrictions.

Schools Out Club Fircroft

This club opened in January 2010 at Fircroft Primary School. We provide both before and after-school care for children that attend Fircroft Primary School

Schools Out Club Honeywell

This is our second school-based site and has been in operation for six years. We provide both before and after-school care for children that attend Honeywell Primary school only.