Before and After School Provision
Enrichment Opportunities and Clubs
Thomas Jones is committed to providing a range of before and after school initiatives to enrich children’s learning and development. Our approach is always to focus on quality rather than quantity, ensuring that what is offered is legitimately valid, engaging and invariably inventive.
Clubs include both squad and generic development training for sports that vary throughout the year. There are also opportunities to take part in dance, French, arts and crafts, yoga and cookery. These ventures are open to different age groups and are led by external specialists. Pupils are actively encouraged to participate in clubs outside of the school day and suggestions for new ventures are welcomed and incorporated into future planning.
For some of the above, it is necessary to charge a fee in order to cover staffing costs and materials. These charges are periodically revisited to consider whether further reductions can be made or subsidies organised where appropriate. All enquiries regarding clubs should be made to clubs@thomasjones.co.uk.
Please refer to our Thomas Jones Clubs Timetable Spring Term 2025 and Clubs at Thomas Jones Overview Letter Spring Term 2025 for more information.
Sporting clubs are organised by the PE Leader, Scott Gourley. Letters pertaining to these will be sent home termly throughout the year. Please refer to the Thomas Jones Sports Clubs Timetable Spring Term 2025 for details.
Breakfast Club
Early Morning Club runs from 8am until the start of the school day every day during term time. Families are able to access this provision at a charge of £2.50 for the first child and £2.00 for any additional siblings. This includes the cost of a healthy breakfast and childcare for one hour.
Play Plus
Play Plus runs from 3.20 to 5.45pm every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during term time and incorporates elements of play alongside sport, cooking and craft. All pupils, including Nursery, are eligible to attend. Places can be booked in advance or on the day. Please refer to our Play Plus and Breakfast Club Fact Sheet for more information.
Additional Information
Parents eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit Childcare will be able to use the support to help pay for wraparound (before and after school) care.
Tax-Free Childcare could save eligible parents up to £2,000 per year for children aged up to 11, or £4,000 per year for children aged up to 17 with disabilities.
Universal Credit Childcare could save eligible parents up to 85% of their childcare costs for children aged up to 16.
To check if you are eligible for Tax-Free Childcare or Universal Credit Childcare, visit the Childcare Choices website.
More information on wraparound childcare in the borough can be found on the Family Information Hubs for RBKC and WCC.