Breakfast Club

Government Funded Breakfast Club

We are one of three schools in South Tyneside to take part in the pilot for the Government funded free Breakfast Club for all children.

 

What is the new breakfast club offer?

We are excited to be part of the government’s breakfast club early adopter scheme, which is funding universal breakfast clubs in up to 750 primary schools. From summer term 2025, free breakfast clubs will be available in early adopter schools, as part of a test and learn phase, so that the government can plan for a full national roll-out of universal breakfast clubs in primary schools.

As part of the offer, Stanhope Primary School will offer 30 minutes of childcare alongside a free breakfast. The club is open to all pupils from Reception to Year 6.

 

Why is the government doing this?

Breakfast clubs will ensure every child, no matter their circumstances, can achieve their full potential by providing a supportive start to the day. Breakfast clubs offer much more than just food; they can serve as a welcoming space for children, providing valuable opportunities for them to play, learn, and socialise at the beginning of the school day.

 

Is the club free for my child to attend?

Yes – the club is free to attend for 30 minutes from 8.15am – 8.45am

 

My child has an allergy or dietary requirement; how will you ensure that this is accommodated?

The safety of food allergies, food intolerance or Coeliac Disease attending breakfast clubs is a priority. If your child has an allergy or dietary requirement you must make us aware of this so it can be managed safely.

If your child/children have an individual healthcare plan, this should clearly define what constitutes an emergency and explain what to do, including ensuring that all relevant staff are aware of emergency symptoms and procedures

 

What time will the club start?

The free breakfast club will begin at 8.15am and the doors will close at 8:30 to ensure all children have the opportunity to eat their breakfast.

 

What time will the club end?

The free breakfast club will end at 8.45am as the school day begins. Your child will be taken to their classroom for the start of the school day.

 

What will happen to the longer breakfast club that I’m paying for now?

We are continuing to run our full morning breakfast club offer from 7.30am. However, to ensure we are able to continue our breakfast club from 7.30am, there has been a change to the cost. If you require your child/ren to attend BEFORE the free breakfast club starts (from 7.30am – 8.15am) there will be a charge of £3.00 per child, per day. This applies to any child who enters the Breakfast Club before 8.15am.

Please note – this is only Government funded from children in Reception – Year 6. Nursery children are not able to attend the free Breakfast Club from 8.15am. If you require your nursery child to access our paid breakfast club, please contact our school office.

Please logon to your Parent Pay account to register your interest for your child to attend. The club is not on a booking system, and children are able to turn up each day, however to help with the initial set up, we would like a rough idea of how many children will be attending.

 

After school Clubs

A varied menu of activities are offered to the children outside of the normal school day. Listed below are examples of courses offered to the children throughout the academic year.

• Multi-skills
• Choir
• Hockey
• Football
• Netball
• Basketball
• Athletics
• Tennis
• Dance
• Gymnastics
• Dodgeball

All subject leads also lead an after school club for their area of the curriculum.

For example we have ‘The Stanhope Scoop’ – a newsletter produced by our pupils with support from Mrs Wright (English Lead).

 

Parents/carers are informed on a termly basis of forthcoming activities.