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Mayflower Community Academy

After School Club (BETA)

Vision

Our After School Club offers a calm, purposeful end to the school day. Children have time to play, create and connect in a safe environment that supports regulation and wellbeing. Sessions draw on our Village of Curiosity ethos, inspired by permaculture principles of caring for people, caring for the earth and sharing fairly. Children help look after the spaces and materials while enjoying engaging, seasonal activities.

Who it is for

  • Pupils at Mayflower Community Academy from Reception to Year 6

  • Places prioritised for families who need wraparound care

  • Reasonable adjustments available for pupils with additional needs

Days and times

  • Club runs every school day from 3.15 pm to 6.00 pm

  • Two pick-up options: 4.30 pm or 6.00 pm

  • All children must be collected by 6.00 pm.

Daily rhythm

  • Welcome and snack

  • Outdoor play or a quiet indoor choice

  • Activity time

  • Calm finish and handover

Activities

  • Outdoor play and nature-based exploration

  • Craft and making using recycled materials

  • Board games, construction and problem solving

  • Quiet zone for reading, drawing or homework

Activities rotate through the term and reflect the children’s interests, the seasons and school events.

Staffing and ratios

  • The club is led by Michele Azzopardi, Teaching Assistant (Teacher in Training) and Co-Lead of the Village of Curiosity.

  • Adult-to-child ratios are appropriate for age and activity type.

  • All safeguarding and first aid procedures are followed.

Snacks and allergies

  • Simple, healthy snacks are provided each afternoon

  • Please ensure allergy information is up to date with the school office

  • Mayflower Academy is a nut-aware site

Behaviour and well-being

The club uses positive relationships and clear routines to build confidence and self-regulation. The focus is on connection, kindness and co-regulation. Families are contacted promptly if staff need to discuss behaviour or wellbeing. Staff and pupils reference our Positive Learning Behaviour and Self-Esteem policy to ensure pupils are supported to self-regulate and behave appropriately inline with expectations.

As part of developing the permaculture strand of the curriculum, the after-school club embraces our Permaculture Promises. These have been developed alongside pupils and staff and resonate throughout our school culture:

1. Speak kindly, even with big emotions

2. Listen with respect

3. Help each other

4. Use hands, feet, and words for good

5. Take responsibility and apologise

6. Be honest and trustworthy

7. Look after space, tools, and nature

8. Stay calm and grounded

9. Stand up for what’s right

10. Grow together, learning with open hearts and minds

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