At Cherry Tree, we believe breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and our Breakfast Club gives children the best start to the day and that after-school clubs are a fundamental part of the school day and our wider offer for the curriculum.
Breakfast Club runs every day of the school year from 8:00am–8:45am and offers flexible, affordable support for parents with employment and childcare needs. It is run and managed by a dedicated team of staff who also work with children in school during the day in a different capacity, so there is always a familiar adult ready to greet children with a smile. As well as offering breakfast, reading support and help with schoolwork, we also provide craft activities each morning, alongside a sports activity led by our in-school sports staff
We are incredibly proud of our wonderful after-school club offer, providing a great variety of extra-curricular clubs each year, all of which are free and open to all children. These are in addition to our Lunchtime Club and Breakfast Club provision. After-school clubs give children opportunities to discover new passions and skills, support progression, and work with a wider range of children and staff. If you’d like to know what’s on offer this term, please speak to the school office.
New from January 2026: After-School Wraparound Care (3:15pm–6:00pm)
From January 2026, we will be introducing an after-school wraparound care provision, available daily during term time from 3:15pm–6:00pm. Children will enjoy a range of engaging, age-appropriate activities in a safe and supportive environment, led by our familiar school staff. Further details about bookings, availability and fees will be available from the school office.
More Information
See below for more information about our after-school and breakfast clubs.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club runs from 8:00am to 8:45am. In order for your child to have breakfast, please ensure they arrive before 8:20am. Breakfast Club costs £3.00 per day; however, if your child qualifies for income-based Free School Meals then this service is free. Children are greeted by familiar, friendly staff and settle into a warm, welcoming start to the day with a healthy breakfast. The club offers a calm, supportive space to chat with friends, build confidence and independence, and enjoy a range of purposeful activities, including crafts and a sport activity led by our in-school sports staff. It’s the perfect start to the morning, helping children arrive in class feeling happy, settled and ready to learn.
After School Wraparound Care
New from January 2026: After-School Wraparound Care (3:15pm–6:00pm)
From January 2026, we will be introducing an after-school wraparound care provision, available daily during term time from 3:15pm–6:00pm. Children will enjoy a range of engaging, age-appropriate activities, along with a light snack, in a safe and supportive environment led by our familiar school staff. Places can be booked via MCAS. Further details about bookings, availability and fees are available from the school office.
Feedback
We are always looking for ways to improve and expand our extended provision, and feedback from children and families is a key part of how we shape our offer. If you have suggestions for clubs, partnerships or activities you’d like to see, please let us know.
We genuinely listen to our community and use what we hear to make real changes. Children told us they wanted more opportunities to be active, so in the autumn term we introduced a sports club every night to give more children the chance to take part. Parents also asked for more creative and practical clubs, so we expanded our offer to include Textiles, a Mini Movers (motor skills) club, and two Arts & Crafts clubs. We are proud that our clubs evolve in response to feedback, and we will continue to review and develop our provision so it reflects what our children and families value most.
How To Book
Booking onto after-school and breakfast clubs is easy. All bookings can be made within a few taps, using our My Child at School app. Clubs go live at a specific time on an evening to allow all parents the opportunity to sign their children up, and more information can be found on our MCAS page.
Benefits of After-School Clubs
After-school clubs have a number of benefits to both children and parents:
- Children develop confidence, social skills and communication
- Children can form relationships with new staff members in school
- Children can learn a new skills or even find a new hobby
- Parents have the peace-of-mind that their child is being cared for, and for free or a minimal price
- Gives more flexibility to working parents or parents with other commitments
Benefits of Breakfast Club
There are so many benefits to bringing your child to Breakfast Club:
- Research shows that a good breakfast can help your child concentrate and focus in class
- Children have the opportunity to socialise in a relaxed environment
- Research shows that physical activity can have an impact on concentration, and as well as breakfast, our children are able to access sports activities as part of this offer
- Children can be dropped off from 8:00am, making it easier to get to work or be more flexible with hours
- There is always a range of healthy choices available every day