About Club
We are based on site at The Minster Schools in Croydon and we provide before and after school care for children aged between 3 and 11 years.
Founded in 2002, the Club has grown along with the schools and now caters for up to 130 children each day. We pride ourselves on offering high quality, affordable childcare for the Minster Schools.
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Our Service -
Breakfast & After School Club
The Minster Schools' Children's Club offers before and after school care for children who attend The Minster Schools.
Breakfast Club
Our staff offer a variety of healthy breakfast options including cereals, toast and fruit. Children eat and socialise with their friends and the adults.
After breakfast, we offer a wide variety of activities including board games, arts and crafts, team games, construction, small world toys and books. Each week's activities are planned around the children's interests.
At the end of the session, the Infant Club staff ensure that the children settle into their classrooms. The Junior School children are signed out from the session and make their way to their class teachers.
Breakfast club opens at 7.45am and costs £5.00 per session, per child.
After School Club
The Infant After School Club takes place in The Nest; a beautiful purpose-built setting on the school site. The large playroom is zoned into areas for creative activities, construction, a home corner, role play area and reading corner. We also have use of The Nest's enclosed garden for outdoor play and gardening activities.
The Junior After School Club is based in the dining hall where children can choose to take part in art activities, play board games, enjoy a book or complete homework. The Junior School assembly hall is perfect for large group games, sports, dancing and film nights and the school's extensive playground facilities, including the nature trail, are available year-round.
Once the children have arrived at their Club, they may take part in activities which are already set out for them, or choose toys from our extensive collection. Children may help themselves to a drink and a selection of fresh fruit.
We offer a light tea, from a carefully-selected menu which adheres to the School Food Standards. All of our menu choices are designed to be both healthy and appetising.
After school club closes at 6.15pm and costs £15.00 per session, per child.
Meet Our Team
Agnes Nagy
Club Manager
Agi joined the Children’s Club as Team Leader in 2017 and took up the Club manager role in November 2019. Agi is the Club’s Designated Safeguarding Lead, Inclusion Coordinator and EYFS Coordinator. She will normally be your first point of call in the office and has overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Club. Agi has worked in education since 2004 and has experience of working in family support and teaching a wide variety of community and education groups, including Early Years.
Board of Directors
Stephanie Edmonds
Head Teacher
Sharon Morgan
Deputy Head Teacher
Ryan Roberts
Teacher
Greta Collins
Retired Accountant
The board of directors work closely with the club manager, overseeing the running of the Club and ensuring the Club's close links with the school are maintained.
Kirstie Wilde
Breakfast and Infant
After School Club
Team Leader
Kirstie has extensive experience of working with children from Nursery age up to year 6 and she is qualified Early Years Educator and Childcare at level 3. Kirstie is a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in the club.
Sarah Morson
Junior After School Club
Team Leader
Sarah is the Club’s longest-serving member of staff, having joined the team in 2003, and is qualified in Childcare at Level 2. Sarah is a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead in the club. She also works in the Minster Junior School as a Teaching Assistant for many years and her experience and skills are valued by the whole school community.
Becky Ryan
Finance Administrator
Becky supports the administration of the Club, prepares all the registers and is also responsible for managing parents/carers’ accounts. You can contact Becky in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 8.00am and 5.00pm.
Club Assistants
The Children’s Club employs five Club Assistants across all the sessions. Each member of the team brings valuable skills and experience including training in SEND provision, family support and delivery of art workshops.
Contact Us
The Minster Schools' Children's Club
Warrington Road
Croydon
CR0 4BH
0208 688 5844 x3
club@minsterinfants.co.uk
Frequently Asked Questions...
Ofsted
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Is The Minster Schools' Children's Club registered with Ofsted?
Yes, we follow Ofsted regulations and guidelines to offer the highest standard of care possible. These regulations help raise the quality of care and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.
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What is the Club's registration number?
Our Ofsted registration number is EY100681.
Our staff
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What is the adult to child ratio?
We aim to exceed the number of staff required by Ofsted. We ensure that there is at least 1:8 ratio of adults to children for children under the age of four, and 1:10 for children aged four to seven. For eight year olds and over we aim to exceed a ratio of 1:15.
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Can you tell me about the staff?
The Minster Schools' Children's Club team are enthusiastic, inspiring and passionate individuals who are DBS checked to enhanced level and hold qualifications/have extensive experience in Playwork/Childcare. Team Leaders have a Level 3 or above in Playwork (or equivalent experience). All our staff are Paediatric First Aid trained. Staff receive ongoing training in various aspects of child supervision and care, including safeguarding, behaviour management and food hygiene.
Fee and deposit payments
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How can I pay?
We ask for all payments to be made by direct bank transfer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept cash, cheques or debit/credit card payments. We do accept all types of childcare vouchers as full or part payment towards your fees. Please contact us if you require assistance with these.
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How much deposit do I pay?
We hold two weeks fees as deposit which is returnable subject to our terms and conditions.
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When do I pay my fees?
All fees are paid in advance, on or before the 1st of each month.
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What help is available to pay for my childcare?
The Minster Schools' Children's Club is an Ofsted registered childcare provider; you therefore may be able to subsidise the cost of your childcare through one of the following:
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Childcare Vouchers – Childcare Vouchers allow employers to help their employees with the cost of childcare. Childcare Vouchers are exempt from National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and Income Tax for employees. Please speak to your employer for details on this.
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Tax Free Childcare - You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. This goes up to £1,000 every 3 months if a child is disabled (up to £4,000 a year).
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Working Tax Credit – Nine out of ten families could save up to 80% of childcare costs through Working Tax Credit. For more information call 0845 300 3900 or visit https://www.gov.uk/working-tax-credit
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Do I have to pay during school holidays?
You only pay for term-time (39 weeks per year). We work out your fees over the 11 months of the school year (September - July) so that you can pay the same amount each month, regardless of school holidays. You will be given details of your monthly fees when you register your child with the Club.
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Do you offer sibling discounts?
We do not offer sibling discounts although siblings of current attenders are given priority on our waiting list.
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My child is ill and won't attend their booked session. Do I still need to pay for this?
Yes, you must pay for all booked sessions, whether or not your child attends. It is very helpful if you are able to call us and let us know if you child will be absent for any reason.
Other Questions
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How much notice should I give and how?
We require 4 weeks term time notice in writing to cancel and to amend a booking.
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How many children attend The Minster Schools' Children's Club?
We accept up to 60 children in the Breakfast Club each day (around 24 in Infants and 30 in Juniors). There are 30 places in the Infant After School Club, and a further 45 places for older children in the Junior After School Club each afternoon.
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Do you have a waiting list?
When you contact us to enquire about a place, you will be asked to complete and return an Application Form Nursery Application Form and your child(ren)'s name will be added to the list. If we have a waiting list at that time we will inform you and you will be contacted as soon as a space becomes available. The waiting list is run in strict date order, although siblings of current attenders are given priority. It is very difficult to tell you exactly how long you may have to wait for a place if at that time we have a waiting list.
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Can I book extra sessions in addition to my normal booking?
If you would like to book extra ad-hoc sessions, you must contact us to check whether we can accommodate your child. We will then ask you to pay for additional bookings in advance by direct bank transfer and complete a booking form. Please find our ad hoc booking form on the useful forms page below.
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Can my child also attend an extra curricular activity after school?
Your child may attend a school-run extra curricular activity after school. Your child will be brought to the After School Club by the activity leader after their activity ends. Please notify us that your child will be attending an extra-curricular activity. Parents/carers are liable to pay the full session fees for all booked days.
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Do you run a holiday club?
We do not run any clubs during the school holidays. You can look for information about other childcare options on the Croydon Family Space website: https://www.familyspacecroydon.co.uk
Our Mission
We care for children before or after school who attend The Minster Nursery & Infant School and The Minster Junior School. The Children's Club aims to work closely with staff across both schools, providing continuity for families using our service and for the children in our care.
The children who attend the Children's Club are encouraged and prepared to flourish within the wider school community. We achieve this by:
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prioritising the safeguarding of our children at all times;
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employing dedicated staff who act as role models and interact with the children to help them develop mentally, physically and creatively;
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offering a range of well-planned entertaining activities;
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providing the children with healthy and nutritious refreshments;
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ensuring parents are involved as much as possible in the Children's Club;
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striving to continuously improve our service through staff training and continuous professional development; and
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regularly reviewing our policies and procedures.
Our mission statement is:
Together we learn, we care, we share, we have fun
Useful Forms
Parent Information
Help for Households - Childcare Costs
Club Policies
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