Acorns Breakfast and After-School Club

At Burlington we aim to provide a safe, secure and relaxed environment, offering a range of activities to reflect the interests of the children in our care. There will always be a selection of activities and resources available, including board games, construction toys, physical play, craft and reading.

Breakfast club is open from 7.30am weekdays during term time.

The After School club is open from 3.20pm until 6pm weekdays during term time. (Please note on school early-closure days, Acorns will close at 5.00 pm.)

Important Information for 2023-24

Please find attached a letter that outlines some important changes and updates for the Breakfast and After School club from September 2022

Updates to Acorns from September 2023

Admissions

Admission to Infant Acorns is for children who are 3 to 7 years old and is organised by the Acorns Administrator. Please email acorns@burlingtoni.org.uk for admission enquiries. Children can join the club once they have settled in to the 3 year old Nursery. We use a waiting list system when the need arises. The waiting list will be operated on a first come-first served basis, with the exception of siblings who will have priority for the same days as a sibling already attending.

We require a completed set of registration forms for each child before they can attend the club. Re-enrolment for September is required at the end of the summer term although existing club users will be given priority. We cannot keep a place open for your child unless you complete a new registration form each year.

Emergency contact details must be kept up to date at all times and it is the responsibility of the parent/carer to notify the school of any changes in details as soon as possible.

Acorns Booking Form for 2023-24

Fees

The current fees (from September 2023) are £5.50 per child per session for Breakfast Club and £14.00 per session for After School Club payable in advance.

This is payable for all booked sessions including when your child is sick, or on holiday (regardless of the amount of notice given). We do not charge for bank holidays and professional training days. When schools close early from 1.45pm (parents evening/end of term) the club will run from the end of the day until 5pm.

Parents are able to pay with electronic childcare vouchers and online via School Gateway. Please ensure that fees are paid promptly. Non payment for more than one week may result in your place being terminated. If you are having difficulty paying fees, please speak in confidence to Navita (Acorns Administrator) via email on acorns@burlingtoni.org.uk

Meals

Our menus are fully compliant with school food plan guidelines and are also mindful of any allergies/intolerances registered users may have. We recognise the importance of healthy nutrition for children delivered in a calm, friendly setting and request that food be consumed whilst sitting at the table.

Children are served breakfast from 7.30am and are offered a choice of wholegrain cereals, toast and milk or juice. Fruit is also available.

Our caterers provide a full menu for the children’s evening meal. Fresh drinking water is available at all times. A hot meal will be served from 4.15pm.

Acorns Evening Meal Menu

As of March 2020, we are very pleased to announce that Acorns has been awarded a food hygiene rating of 5.

Infant Acorns Staff

All of our staff have experience of working with children and will undertake professional development training. All staff members are DBS checked.

Mrs Ahmed - extended services play leader

Miss Burton - extended services play leader

Mrs Kangesu - extended services play leader

Mrs Keerthishankar - extended services supervisor

Mrs Khalid - extended services play leader

Miss Martin - extended services play leader

Mrs Matei - extended services play leader

Mrs Patel - extended services play leader

Miss Pattison - extended services play leader

Mrs Sawhney - extended services play leader

Mrs So - extended services play leader

Miss Thevapalan - extended services play leader

Miss Williams - extended services play leader

Your Comments

Here are some comments from families who use our Acorns service:

The staff are always very kind and willing to help when needed. The children are happy when they come out.

Thank you for providing this valuable service and for all the effort and care the staff put into Acorns. We appreciate it!

Acorn is a safe and fun environment for [our son] to stay and be entertained.

I wanted to thank you all for providing such a personal caring service. [My children] love coming to Acorns and that’s a testament to your lovely staff and how kind everyone is