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Blackthorns Breakfast, After School Club & Holiday Activity Camp

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

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

Breakfast Club and 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!

What's Available:

  • Breakfast Club
  • 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

Breakfast Club

Academic Year 24/25

Monday - Friday 07:00 - school start

£9.85

After School Club

Academic Year 24/25

Monday - Friday school end - 18:00

£19.35

Services at Blackthorns

Breakfast Club

Breakfast Club Benefits

Our Breakfast Clubs provide children with a great start to the day. Children are offered a choice of healthy breakfasts followed by a variety of activities aimed to engage the children’s minds and bodies for the busy school day ahead. All clubs are led by our expert teams and promise a positive, fun-filled start to the children’s 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.

After School Club

After School Club Benefits

We offer fun, happy, safe places for children to play together after a busy school day. Our experienced, friendly staff led the sessions, provide an energising, enjoyable extension to the school day, which encompasses the Pioneer Values and characters. They’ll have fun getting to know, Spike, Matilda, Henry, and the gang with lots of fun and engaging activities. The children can choose from fun games, planned activities, sports and free play sessions throughout the afternoon.

 

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

 

Our closest Holiday 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

Daily activities include:

  • Group Challenges designed to help the children work as a team and build their confidence.
  • Sports Activities getting everyone moving, with an opportunity to learn some new skills and have fun!
  • Arts & Crafts offer a dedicated space in the day for some calmer and creative time
  • Performance Activities incorporate a wide range of fun exercises to allow children to express themselves amongst friends.
  • Free Play for all children to spend some quality time friends old and new!

“Experienced leaders are passionate about providing high-quality care for children. They work closely with school teachers and parents to help ensure that children's needs are well known. Staff work well together to ensure children feel safe and settled when attending the club. This contributes to children feeling secure and supports their emotional well-being."

Maura Pigram, Inspector
Lindfield, July 2022

"Children enjoy a variety of fun activities to support their learning when they are at school. Staff ensure that these are linked to children's interests and help children to persevere with tasks. This helps to support their concentration skills."
Maura Pigram, Inspector
Lindfield, July 2022

Ofsted Report

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