Start, Stay and Play is Stourview Academy school-led wraparound care offer, providing trusted breakfast club provision for children at our school.
Run by the school, for our school community, Start, Stay and Play gives children a safe, familiar and enriching place to be before school,
Our aim is simple: to support working families with reliable, high-quality childcare while giving children the opportunity to eat well, play, build friendships, enjoy enrichment and flourish beyond the school day.
START helps children begin the school day well.
Children can arrive early, enjoy breakfast, spend time with friends and take part in calm, welcoming activities before the school day begins. The focus is on creating a positive, settled start so children are ready to learn.
🌅 START – Breakfast Club
7:40am – 8:10am
Booking: ÂŁ3.00 per session
8.10am - 8.40am
FREE (Session must be pre-booked in Arbor)
Breakfast included.
BOOKING DEADLINE IS 3.40am
We are committed to making wraparound care accessible for all families.
Childcare Vouchers accepted (where applicable)
Tax-Free Childcare accepted
Universal Credit childcare support may be available
Sibling discounts and promotional offers may be available from time to time
Please contact the school office for further information.
Start, Stay and Play is more than childcare.
It is part of our wider school offer: a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment where children can continue to grow, play and flourish beyond the formal school day.
Through Start, Stay and Play, children benefit from:
familiar school surroundings
trusted adults who know the children
clear safeguarding arrangements
healthy food and snacks
a balance of calm, active and creative opportunities
positive routines before and after school
inclusive support for different needs
strong links between home, school and community
Start, Stay and Play is run by our schools, for our school communities.
This means provision is shaped around the needs of children and families, rather than a one-size-fits-all commercial model. Children remain in a familiar environment, supported by staff who understand the school, its routines, its safeguarding arrangements and its values.
As part of Canonium Learning Trust, Stourview Academy works with other schools across the Trust to share expertise, resources and strong systems. This helps us provide wraparound care that is consistent, sustainable and focused on children’s wellbeing.
Our Trust vision is:
One body, many members, flourishing together.
Start, Stay and Play reflects this vision by supporting families, strengthening school communities and helping children access wider opportunities.
Through Start, Stay and Play, we aim to provide:
safe and well-supervised provision
a warm and welcoming environment
positive relationships with trusted adults
healthy food and snacks
a balance of play, rest and activity
inclusive provision for children’s different needs
reliable support for working families
clear booking and communication arrangements
fair and transparent pricing
Places are subject to availability and must be booked in advance.
Ad-hoc bookings may be available where staffing and capacity allow.
Further information about booking arrangements, payment options, cancellations and availability will be shared by the school.
For current availability, please contact the school office.
Sessions must be booked and paid for in advance in Arbor. Please note that children cannot be admitted to the club who have not prebooked and paid for their session.
Parents can book Wraparound Care sessions quickly and easily through the Arbor Parent App or Parent Portal.
Open the Arbor Parent App and log in.
Select your child.
Tap Activities from the main menu.
Choose Wraparound Care).
Select the required session(s):
Breakfast Club
Choose the date(s) you wish to book.
Review the session details and costs.
Complete the booking and payment (payment is required at the time of booking or the booking will cancel).
You will receive confirmation within the app and by email (if notifications are enabled).
Log in to the Arbor Parent Portal.
Select your child from the dashboard.
Navigate to Activities.
Select the relevant Wraparound Care provision.
Choose the session(s) and dates required.
Confirm your booking.
Make payment.
A confirmation message will be displayed once the booking is complete.