Wraparound - Start and Stay

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School-led wraparound care at Finchingfield Academy

Start and Stay is Finchingfield Academy school-led wraparound care offer, providing trusted breakfast, and after-school provision for children at our school.

Run by the school, for our school community, Start and Stay gives children a safe, familiar and enriching place to be before school, after school and during the holidays.

Our aim is simple: to support working families with reliable, high-quality childcare while giving children the opportunity to eat well, play, build friendships, enjoy enrichment and flourish beyond the school day.

At Finchingfield Academy, we currently offer START (Breakfast Club) and STAY (After-School Club) provision. We regularly review demand from families and assess the needs of our school community each term.

In line with Canonium Learning Trust's Wraparound Care Policy, the school will continue to review participation levels, parental feedback, operational viability and community needs when considering any expansion of its wraparound offer. Our aim is to ensure that any provision introduced is sustainable, high-quality and responsive to the needs of children and families.

Breakfast Club

START helps children begin the school day well.

Children can arrive early, enjoy breakfast, spend time with friends and take part in calm, welcoming activities before the school day begins. The focus is on creating a positive, settled start so children are ready to learn.

After-School Club

STAY provides a safe and enjoyable extension to the school day.

Children can relax, play, take part in activities, enjoy a snack, complete quiet tasks if they wish, and spend time with friends in a familiar school environment.

STAY gives families flexibility while ensuring children remain well cared for by trusted adults who understand the school, its routines and its values.

🌅 START – Breakfast Club

7:30am – 8:35am

Booking: £5.00 per session

Breakfast included.

🌟 STAY – After-School Club

STAY 1

3:15pm – 4:30pm

Booking: £7.00 per session

STAY Full Session
3:15pm – 6:00pm

Booking: £12.00 per session

A healthy snack is provided.

ClicK HERE for the Canonium Learning Trust Wraparound Care Policy. Please note that by booking a session you are agreeing to the terms in the Policy

Discounts and funding

We are committed to making wraparound care accessible for all families.

Childcare Vouchers accepted (where applicable)
Tax-Free Childcare accepted
Universal Credit childcare support may be available
Promotional offers may be available from time to time

Please contact the school office for further information.

How to pay using tax free childcare vouchers / childcare vouchers

Once you have made your transfer via whichever scheme you use to Finchingfield Academy, send a proof of payment screenshot to the school office by email (office@finchingfieldacademy.com). Please include your child's name and the payment reference number. The office staff will then credit your Arbor account wraparound care account with the amount. You will then be able to book your chosen session to the value of the credit.

How to book wraparound care sessions in Arbor

All sessions must be booked and paid for in advance at the time of booking in Arbor. Please note that children cannot be admitted to the club who have not prebooked and paid for their session.

https://support.arbor-education.com/hc/en-us/articles/4407797520017-Signing-my-child-up-for-a-Breakfast-or-After-School-Club-on-the-Parent-Portal-or-Parent-App

Parents can book Wraparound Care sessions quickly and easily through the Arbor Parent App or Parent Portal.

Using the Arbor Parent App

Open the Arbor Parent App and log in.
Select your child.
Tap Activities from the main menu.
Choose Wraparound Care).
Select the required session(s):
- Breakfast Club
- After School Club
Choose the date(s) you wish to book.
Review the session details and costs.
Complete the booking and payment (full payment is required at the time of booking or the booking will cancel).
You will receive confirmation within the app and by email (if notifications are enabled).

Using the Arbor Parent Portal

Log in to the Arbor Parent Portal.
Select your child from the dashboard.
Navigate to Activities.
Select the relevant Wraparound Care provision.
Choose the session(s) and dates required.
Confirm your booking.
Make payment.
A confirmation message will be displayed once the booking is complete.

Cancellation Proceedure / Policy

To help us maintain appropriate staffing levels and keep our fees as affordable as possible, all wraparound care sessions must be booked and paid for in advance.

If you need to cancel a session, please provide at least 48 hours' notice. Sessions cancelled with more than 48 hours' notice will be credited back to your Arbor account for use against future bookings.

As a parent or guardian, you cannot cancel or modify booked wraparound sessions (Breakfast or After-School Clubs) yourself via the Arbor Parent Portal or Arbor App.

To cancel a prebooked session:

Contact your child's school office directly via email office@finchingfieldacademy.com
Provide your child's name and the exact session dates you wish to cancel.

The school's admin team will remove the participant from the register and process any required refunds or credits to your customer account manually.

Unfortunately, cancellations made with less than 48 hours notice, or non-attendance on the day, cannot be refunded or credited, as staffing and resources will already have been arranged.

If the school is unable to provide a booked session, a full refund or account credit will be issued.

Why choose Start and stay?

Start and Stay is more than childcare.

It is part of our wider school offer: a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where children can continue to grow, play and flourish beyond the formal school day.

Through Start and Stay, children benefit from:

familiar school surroundings
trusted adults who know the children
clear safeguarding arrangements
healthy food and snacks
a balance of calm, active and creative opportunities
positive routines before and after school
inclusive support for different needs
strong links between home, school and community

A school-led approach

Start and Stay is run by our schools, for our school communities.

This means provision is shaped around the needs of children and families, rather than a one-size-fits-all commercial model. Children remain in a familiar environment, supported by staff who understand the school, its routines, its safeguarding arrangements and its values.

As part of Canonium Learning Trust, Finchingfield Academy works with other schools across the Trust to share expertise, resources and strong systems. This helps us provide wraparound care that is consistent, sustainable and focused on children’s wellbeing.

Our Trust vision is:

One body, many members, flourishing together.

Start and Stay reflects this vision by supporting families, strengthening school communities and helping children access wider opportunities.

Our promise to families

Through Start and Stay, we aim to provide:

safe and well-supervised provision
a warm and welcoming environment
positive relationships with trusted adults
healthy food and snacks
a balance of play, rest and activity
inclusive provision for children’s different needs
reliable support for working families
clear booking and communication arrangements
fair and transparent pricing

Booking and availability

Places are subject to availability and must be booked in advance.

Ad-hoc bookings may be available where staffing and capacity allow.

Further information about booking arrangements, payment options, cancellations and availability will be shared by the school.

For current availability, please contact the school office.

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