Breakfast Club, After School Club & Holiday Club (The Copse)

Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club operates from Monday to Friday (term times) from 7.15am until 8.35am when the main school starts. Children have the choice of cereal or toast, alongside water and juice as a refreshment. They will be able to play games, read or chat to their friends  in our welcoming club. 

After School Club

Our very popular after school club runs from the end of the school day until 6pm from three different locations across the school: our nursery and reception children are based in the main Copse building and our older children are based in either The Tulip Room (middle of the school) or in The Orchard (Monkleigh end of the school).  All spaces have both indoor and outdoor provision that the children can access.  They also have quiet spaces available where children can complete home learning or relax and unwind after a busy school day.

A member of the Copse Team will lead a main activity each day.  Activity ideas are discussed and planned with the children and include a variety of experiences which range from crafts to cooking and creating treasure hunts to den building.  There is also a wide range of activities and equipment for children to play with independently, such as sand and water play for our younger children and pool or table football for our older children.  The children are encouraged to follow their own interests and to play collaboratively.  From time to time, special events are organised, such as a Film Night, a picnic on the field or a sports evening.  We also have end of term Christmas, Easter and Summer parties. 

The children are provided with a hot snack every evening provided by Caterlink, our school meal provider.  The most recent menu can be seen by clicking on the link in the toolbar on the right.  Fresh fruit and drinking water is available for the children throughout the session.  The catering team are able to cater for a range of different dietary needs and requirements. Please let us know at the earliest opportunity if your child needs an adapted menu so that we can liaise with the company on your behalf.  

After-school Club & Breakfast club operates from Monday to Friday (term-time only).  We do have a holiday club that is reserved exclusively for children who attend Hillcross.

Sessions must be requested in advance to reserve your child(ren)’s place.  You can do this by emailing thecopse@hillcross.merton.sch.uk.

            

Timings & costings 

The charging structure is as follows:

For full Terms & Conditions and an application form please click on the relevant link.  These documents can be emailed to thecopse@hillcross.merton.sch.uk or downloaded and printed for signing. 

Unplanned/Occasional Bookings:  Subject to staffing availability, it may be possible for parents to book a place at The Copse on a one off occasion to accommodate unforeseen changes to childcare arrangements or working hours, or for families who use The Copse to book additional sessions.  Requests for these sessions should be made via email, please note we cannot guarantee that requests made with less than 48 hours’ notice will be read or responded to. 

In order to cover the administrative costs of such bookings the charges for unplanned/occasional bookings payments, will be as follows:

Fees for these occasions must be paid for immediately.