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Blackthorns Breakfast Club and After School Club

3, Blackthorns Close, Haywards Heath, England, RH16 2UA.

We operate high quality, fun-filled Term Time Breakfast and After School Clubs at Blackthorns School.

Rise then Shine Breakfast Club and Stay & Play After School Club are available for pupils attending Blackthorns Community Primary Academy only.

Children benefit from a safe and familiar school setting, helping them settle quickly into their surroundings and chosen activity.

We run our indoor sessions from the Hive and the School Hall. The dedicated spaces allow us to lead large or smaller group sessions, whatever the weather.

The children enjoy the fantastic outdoor playground and field, where we’re able to operate our supervised games and activities, promoting collaboration, teamwork, and fun!



With options for booking on a regular or ad-hoc basis – we’re here, as much or as little as you need us.

We have limited places available and would encourage you to book now to secure your child’s place.

What's Available:

  • Rise Then Shine Breakfast Club
  • Stay and Play After School Club

Ofsted Number: EY2720459

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Want to contact club during opening hours? Our site phone number is 07825636155


Blackthorns Timetable

Club

Date/Term

Day/Times

Full Session Price

Booking Link

Rise then Shine Breakfast Club

Academic Year 24/25

Monday - Friday 07:00 - school start

£9.85

Stay and Play After School Club

Academic Year 24/25

Monday - Friday school end - 18:00

£19.35

Services at Blackthorns

Rise Then Shine Breakfast Club

Our morning programmes are now called ‘Rise Then Shine’, the perfect start to your child’s school day!
We set the tone for a great day at school through an array of energising activities and some delicious and nutritious food.
From delightful breakfast moments, to calming morning meditations, we ensure they step into school ready to embrace the day!

 

Breakfast Club – A Typical Morning

  • Drop off anytime from 7am at the entrance at Blackthorns Community Primary Academy
  • Breakfast is served between 7am – 8am.
  • A selection of cereals, crumpets, toast and fresh fruit is available.
  • NB: We can cater for all dietary requirements.
  • Engaging activities ready for the school day ahead, whether that’s burning off some energy or engaging in some mindful activities – it’s all part of the fun!
  • We handover the children in time for the start of school.

 

Our closest Holiday Camp is run at Lindfield Primary Academy.

Stay and Play After School Club

The fun continues after school at our ‘Stay and Play’ afternoon programmes. Children can dive into more fun activities, building lasting friendships and creating memories beyond the classroom, all before heading home for quality family time.

All children have a freshly prepared High Tea together – a real social highlight of every afternoon.

 

Our closest Holiday HQ Camp is run at Lindfield Primary Academy.

Meet The Blackthorns Club Manager

Patience

Club Manager

Hello, my name is Patience. I am the Club Manager at our Blackthorns Breakfast and After School Club.

I joined Pioneer Childcare in June 2024. I hold a level 3 Childcare & Early Learning Certificate and SVQ Level 5 Health and Social Care Management qualification.

Before joining Pioneer Childcare, I worked as childminder and I have also volunteered at my local church on various roles including being a Sunday school teacher and a youth advisor.
My role at Pioneer gives me an opportunity to make a positive difference in the children’s lives.

Since joining Pioneer, I have received training and hold certificates in First Aid, Safeguarding, Prevent, Food Hygiene and Food Allergy and Intolerance training.

I enjoy all aspects of the club and I mostly like to run the challenge activities. I love seeing the children’s excitement in trying new things and I look forward to encouraging them to reaching their full potential.

If you would like to discuss anything club-related, please give me a call on 07825636155 during club opening hours, and I will be happy to talk to you.

Our activities

Our activities:

  • Seven fun-filled adventure categories, designed for all ages and interests.
  • Promotes fun, curiosity and mindfulness in an entertaining and welcoming environment.
  • Create lifelong friendships over exciting adventures beyond the classroom.
  • Children choose how to spend their mornings and afternoons.

“Children enjoy a variety of well-planned activities. They choose between working with friends to build with construction bricks and drawing and cutting at the craft table. Staff sit alongside children, giving them gentle encouragement and praise for trying to do things for themselves."

Tina Lambert, Ofsted Inspector
Stanford Club, February 2023

“All children benefit from the social interactions between different age groups. Children who are new to the infant school and older children in the junior school play collaboratively together. For instance, they sit and do puzzles together and invite one another to join in group games. This supports older children to take responsibility and assists younger children in their confidence and self-esteem."

Tina Lambert, Ofsted Inspector
Stanford Club, February 2023

“Staff conscientiously get to know the children that they care for. They sit alongside the children and ask them about the activities that they have been doing at school. Children and staff have strong bonds, which enables children to talk freely about things that interest them. As a result, children feel valued and listened to."

Tina Lambert, Ofsted Inspector
Stanford Club, February 2023

Ofsted Report

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