Sunshine Club
Welcome to St Joseph's Childcare Scheme!
The Sunshine Club serves to provide care for children who attend our school outside of the normal school day. The Club aims to follow and respect the aims, objectives and policies set by the School.
| Opening Hours: | AM: 7.40 to 8.45 |
| PM: 3.20 to 5.40 |
Telephone: 0121 354 8788 (with out-of-hours answering machine)
Email: sunshineclub@hotmail.co.uk
| OUR MISSION STATEMENT | CHILDREN'S MISSION STATEMENT |
|---|---|
| TO PROVIDE SAFE, CARING AND HAPPY ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYONE |
WE CARE WE RESPECT WE SHARE |
Please call the Sunshine club to inform us if your child will not be attending the club for whatever reason. Do not use the email address to advise us of non-attendance.
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee | £5.00 |
| Morning Session, 7.40 to 8.45am | £2.75 |
| Afternoon Session (1hr 10min), 3.20 to 4.30pm | £3.25 |
| Afternoon Session (2hr 20min), 3.20 to 5.40pm | £6.50 |
| Late Charge after 5.30pm This should only be used in unforeseen circumstances, not as a regular option. |
£5.00 per 15 mins |
Sessions booked and not used will be charged in full.
Methods of Payment
A bill will be presented at the end of each calendar month for the sessions booked and any additional session used.
- Internet banking (preferred method - bank details will be on your monthly bill)
- Cheques
- Cash
- Most Employer Childcare Voucher Schemes (just ask us)
The Sunshine Club must be informed if a person, other than those nominated on the Registration Form, is collecting your child. This is for Child Protection reasons and would be questioned under Ofsted inspection.
The Staff
![]() Val Hobday |
![]() Topsy Wallin |
![]() Margaret Bonham |
![]() Margaret Parker |
![]() Marie Burnell |
![]() Gaynor Williams |
These wonderful pictures of the staff were drawn by Stephanie and Mary. | |

- Play Co-ordinator - Val Hobday
- Deputy - Topsy Wallin
- Play Workers - Margaret Bonham, Margaret Parker, Marie Burnell, Gaynor Williams
Activities
The Sunshine club offers a wide range of activities:
- art and craft
- board games
- construction toys
- playstation and computer
- home corner activities
- snooker table
- books
- outdoor Sports
The staff take an active part in all activities, encouraging the children to explore and experiment with creative and scientific based sessions.
Ofsted Inspection
The Sunshine Club had an Ofsted Inspection on 17 January 2008. The main points from their report can be read here.
Let's Enjoy Sunshine Club!
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