Dear Parents and Carers,

We are writing to inform you that there will be changes to the pricing of our Breakfast and After School Club from September 2026.

As a school, it is our intention to do everything we can to keep the club open, sustainable and viable for families both now and in the future. Over recent months, we have carefully reviewed the financial position of the club, looking at both the current situation and previous years. We have also considered rising operational costs, including staffing and food provision.

In recent years, we have been fortunate to receive grant funding from Devon County Council which has helped support the running of the club and enabled us to continue providing extended childcare for families. However, this funding will shortly come to an end, meaning the club must now become more financially self-sustaining.

As part of our review, we also compared our charges with similar local childcare providers and other schools within our trust to ensure that our provision remains fair and competitive.

Following this careful consideration, the following prices will come into effect from September 2026:

• Breakfast Club (7.30am – 8.40am): £5.25 per child
  (Includes breakfast.)
• After School Club (3.20pm – 5.00pm): £6.00 per child

• After School Club (3.20pm – 6.00pm): £9.50 per child
  (Includes a small high tea.)

When reviewing the provision, we also looked closely at attendance patterns and how families are using the club. During a recent three-week review period, we found that many parents regularly use the 5.00pm session, with a slight increase in the number of families using the 6.00pm session. We know how valuable this extended provision is for working families, and we are committed to continuing to offer the later collection time wherever possible. We are also mindful of supporting families who are moving into the area and may rely on wraparound care.

To support the ongoing management of the club, we will also be moving from ParentPay to Arbor Payments over the summer holidays in preparation for September. Further information regarding access and setup will be shared with families in due course.

Please note that all Breakfast and After School Club payments must now continue to be made in advance. This includes payments made through payment plans and National Savings childcare payments. Ensuring accounts remain paid in advance is essential in helping us maintain the financial sustainability of the provision.

These changes are being made to ensure we can continue to provide a safe, reliable and high-quality service for all children while maintaining appropriate staffing levels and resources.

We appreciate your understanding and continued support.

Yours sincerely,

Miss Brock                        Mr Stephens

Wrap Around Care Manager         Head of School

Gatehouse Primary Academy 

Secmaton Lane

Dawlish EX7 0LW

Telephone Number 01626 862605

Please remember to return an updated registration form for the Wrap Around Care.

Please can we request that you cancel any bookings at least 24 hours in advance to avoid charges.

Payment plans (plans agreed in writing) must be kept up to date to avoid cancellation of reserved places, we request all other bookings to be paid for in advance or on the day.

Many families reply on our facility, it is important for us to be able to continue and support them, please be mindful if a place is booked and not filled a charge will be applied.

Always reserve a place on Parentpay to avoid disappointment. If you are unable to see the date on the system please call us to check a place is available.

Should you have any queries or questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Thank you for supporting our childcare service.

Gatehouse Childcare

Breakfast and After School Club

Mobile 07543302089

(please only call during opening times, do not use outside of these hours and please do not leave a message)

When the club is closed please call the school number 01626 862605

Email Wraparoundcare@gatehouse.devon.sch.uk

(these emails are checked periodically)

Cooking with afterschool club!

We are planning our first "themed night" at after school club. We are planning on holding a cooking evening on Friday 14th February: all children at after school club would be making healthy fruit kebabs for a snack; children who are booked into the 6pm session will be making delicious pizzas to enjoy before going home!

We would appreciate if you could please complete this quick form to indicate if you will be booking the 6pm slot on Friday 14th February. Please complete the form by Friday 7th February.

​https://forms.office.com/e/Mymcq43HKH

Breakfast and After School Club Menu 

In breakfast club all students are offered if they would like breakfast. They are offered a cup of squash or water (Apple, Summer Fruits, Orange). The breakfast options which are available are... 

1. Toast (Jam if they wish) 

1. Weetabix 

1. Cornflakes 

After School Club 

At the beginning of each session the children are offered a drink and a snack when they arrive at After School Club. They are offered a cup of squash or water (Apple, Summer Fruits, Orange) and some fruit will be on offer. Drinks are always available throughout the session. 

The children who attend the full session will have a high tea at around 5pm. Things on offer could be... 

1. Beans on toast 

1. Pitta bread with a choice of filling  

1. Pasta and Sauce / cheese 

1. Cheese and crackers  

1. Toasted sandwiches  

1. Crumpets   

All with fresh fruit/ Veg small dessert will be offered when available.