Out of School

Clubs
The clubs are available to children from 2 – 11 years old. There are two staff:child ratios within the Out of School Clubs, the ratio being 1:4 up to the age of 3, and 1:8 over the age of 3.

Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club runs from 8:00am until 9:00am.

Your child has the choice of porridge, toast, cereals and a drink, water, milk or juice for breakfast.

At 8:45am the school aged children are safely escorted by our staff across the road to Calthwaite School.

Pre-school Children can also come to breakfast club on the mornings they are attending our nursery.

After-School Club
After-School Club runs from 3:15pm until 6:00pm.

All children are welcome to attend our after-school club or session irrespective of whether they attend Calthwaite School.

Calthwaite School children will be escorted over the road from school to First Class Kids by our staff.

We have a range of interesting activities for the children to involve themselves in, and they have full access to our garden.

We provide the children with a healthy snack, for example toast, fruit and vegetables and a drink, water, milk or juice.

Transport for children attending other local schools can normally be arranged; however the costs of the transport will be charged to the parents.

Pre-school Children can also stay at After-School club on the days they are attending our nursery.

After-School Session
3:15pm Pick up children from school for After School Club
3:30pm Outside play
4:00pm Snack time
4:30pm Free play, activities are available each day for the children to enjoy
6:00pm Home time

Holiday Club
Holiday Club runs every school holiday, including half terms, but not public holidays.

The Club runs from 8:00am – 6:00pm and can be booked on a half/full or school day basis.

We provide breakfast, morning and afternoon snacks and the children have independent access to fresh water, however a packed lunch is required. Please label your lunch boxes and we will keep them in the fridge to keep them fresh. We also have a microwave if you would prefer to send your child with a hot lunch. Please let us know if your child has any special dietary needs.

We produce an itinerary of activities and outings available at each holiday club at least 2 months prior to the holiday period.

Activities often revolve around annual events such as:

• Spring
• Easter
• Halloween
• Christmas
• Celebrations of different cultures

We also bring other people in to entertain our children and have had activities in the past such as River Dipping in the river Petteril, Football, Willow Weaving, cake and jewellery designing. We also organise outings, to visit places of interest such as Tullie House, Carlisle Cathedral and Bitts Park.

For more information on our planned activity please ask First Class Kids Staff.

If you would like to book your child into the holiday club, please ask for a booking form. Places are limited so bookings are taken on a first come first served basis.

Please could you send your child in sensible clothes. We ask your child to bring wellies and coats in winter and hats and suntan lotion in the summer.