At Mawnan CE VA Primary School, we are committed to providing families with flexible, affordable and high-quality wraparound childcare. As a small, successful and ambitious primary school, we aim to provide every child with a safe, nurturing and enriching environment.
Our wraparound childcare is an extension of the school day and operates in line with the school’s vision, values, policies and high expectations for behaviour.
From September 2026, wraparound childcare will be available during term time:
Monday to Thursday
3:15pm–5:30pm
Excluding INSET days
Up to 30 places each day
The provision is based on the school site, enabling children to enjoy our facilities and grounds. A range of relaxing, creative and engaging activities will be available.
Wraparound childcare will operate alongside our programme of after-school enrichment clubs, giving families greater flexibility and peace of mind. Parents and carers may book individual sessions or make regular bookings, subject to availability.
We are committed to ensuring that our provision remains affordable and financially sustainable. Session times and charges will be reviewed regularly to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of our school community.
| Session | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Short session | 3:15pm–4:15pm | £6 |
| Full session | 3:15pm–5:30pm | £12 |
Healthy snacks are included in the session fee.
Before making a booking, parents and carers must complete a registration form. Forms can be downloaded from the school website or collected from the school office.
Completed forms should be:
emailed to wraparound@mawnanschool.com; or
returned to the school office.
Once the registration form has been processed, families will receive information about making and managing bookings through ParentPay Clubs.
Please note:
Sessions must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Payment is required when the booking is made.
Places are subject to availability.
Parents and carers are responsible for cancelling sessions through ParentPay Clubs.
At least 24 hours’ notice must be given when cancelling a session. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice will still be charged.
Families using Tax-Free Childcare, childcare vouchers or the Wraparound Childcare Scheme for Service families should select the appropriate payment option when booking.
Payment must be requested from the childcare account or voucher provider at the time of booking. Please be aware that some providers may take up to five working days to transfer funds.
Please include your ParentPay reference number with the payment so that it can be credited to the correct child’s Breakfast or Wraparound Club account.
Some families may be eligible for government support with the cost of wraparound childcare.
Through Tax-Free Childcare, eligible families can set up an online childcare account. For every £8 paid into the account, the government adds £2. Families can receive up to £2,000 per child each year, or up to £4,000 for a child with a disability.
Tax-Free Childcare can be used to pay for approved childcare, including breakfast clubs, after-school clubs and wraparound provision.
Find out more about Tax-Free Childcare.
The Ministry of Defence Wraparound Childcare Scheme helps eligible Armed Forces families with the cost of before- and after-school childcare during term time.
Eligible Service personnel can claim funding for up to 20 hours of wraparound childcare each week for children aged 4–11. Different age limits may apply to children receiving certain disability benefits.
Families using a UK childcare provider must have an active Tax-Free Childcare account for each child included in a claim.
Find out more about childcare support for Service families.
Families are responsible for checking their eligibility and completing the relevant application or registration process.
Children will be offered a selection of healthy snacks at 3:15pm. A further snack will be available at 4:15pm for children arriving from an after-school enrichment club.
This gives children an opportunity to refuel and recharge before enjoying the remainder of their session. Please ensure that all allergies, dietary requirements and medical needs are included on your child’s registration form.
The safety and well-being of our children are of the utmost importance.
The designated collection times are:
4:15pm for the short session; and
5:30pm for the full session.
Parents and carers should wait outside the main reception area. A member of the wraparound team will bring children to reception, where they must be signed out before leaving.
Children will only be released to an adult named on their collection permission form. If somebody else will be collecting your child, the school must receive permission from a parent or carer in advance.
Children must be collected promptly at the end of their booked session.
If a child booked into the short session is not collected at 4:15pm, the booking will be extended to the full session and the additional £6 will be charged.
Wraparound childcare closes at 5:30pm. There is no provision beyond this time. If a child is collected after 5:30pm, a £30 late-collection charge will be applied to cover the additional staffing costs.
Parents and carers who are unexpectedly delayed should contact the school as soon as possible.