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School Life Wrap Around Care

Flexibility for Families, Confidence for Children

We understand the demands of modern family life, and our wraparound care is designed to make the school day work seamlessly for both children and parents.

From 7.30am Breakfast Club through to After School Care until 6pm, children are welcomed into a safe, supportive environment where they can enjoy breakfast, spend time with friends and take part in a range of activities beyond the classroom. It’s thoughtful, flexible care that gives parents peace of mind and children a happy, relaxed extension to their school day.

Breakfast Club

Nursery to Year 6

Ripley Court hosts a Breakfast Club in the Dining Hall from 7.30am each morning, where children can enjoy a wholesome breakfast before the school day begins.

For our youngest pupils, Nursery staff are present to welcome and support Nursery children attending Breakfast Club, ensuring a familiar and reassuring handover at the start of the day.

Daily Wrap Around Care

Nursery and Little Court

The school provides early morning supervision from 8.00am (at no additional cost).

The school day begins at 8.30am.

Morning Nursery and Transition sessions finish at 12.00pm, or 12.30pm if children stay for lunch.

Afternoon Nursery and Transition sessions run from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

For families with siblings in Upper Court, we also offer Four O’Clock Club. This allows children in Little Court to remain in their classroom after the end of the school day and wait comfortably until 4.00pm, when their older siblings finish school. This provides a convenient option for parents, enabling a single collection time for the whole family.

After School Care

Nursery and Littlecourt

After School Care is run by Après School from 3.30pm to 6.00pm in the Newte Building.
Further details about the provision and how to book can be found below.

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Daily Wrap Around Care

Upper Court

The school provides early morning supervision from 8.00am.

The school day begins for all year groups at 8.30am.

End of the school day (Years 3–6): 4.00pm.

Afternoon Prep - Year 3 to Year 6

Upper Court Years 3 – 6

Afternoon Prep takes place in the Dining Room from 4.00pm to 5.00pm and provides a quiet, supervised space for pupils to complete their homework.

Pupils may be collected from the Dining Room, and there is no charge for this provision.

After School Care

Upper Court Year 3 – 6

After School Care is run by Après School from 5.00pm to 6.00pm in the Newte Building.
Further details about the provision and how to book can be found below.

Emergency After School Care

In unforeseen circumstances, emergency care may be available beyond 6.00pm.

Aftercare Booking and Payments Après School

Nursery to Year 6

After School Care is organised and run independently by Après School, based in its dedicated space in the Newte Building. Children enjoy a variety of activities and are provided with a light snack, such as sandwiches and fresh fruit, before collection.

Après School is Ofsted-registered and accepts Childcare Vouchers and the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. Contact them directly at hello@apres-school.co.uk.

Bookings are made via the Magicbooking system.

Register here to:

  • Book sessions 24/7
  • Use flexible payment options
  • Apply discounts such as sibling or block bookings
  • See the Après School FAQs for more details.

Dropping off Arrangements

Drop-off at the Main School site is between 8.00am – 8.30am in the parent car park.

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