Opening a Wraparound Club

Introduction to Sport4Kids Wraparound Care Club:

Sport4Kids Wraparound Care Club is a holistic after-school care service that provides parents with an extended school day for their children. The club is designed to offer a safe and fun environment for children, where they can be fed nutritious food, engage in sports and physical activities, participate in arts and crafts, and receive help with their homework. 

Equipment: To ensure that your Sport4Kids Wraparound Care Club runs smoothly, you need to have the right equipment. Please reference kit list document. It is also important to ensure that your equipment is regularly maintained and updated to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for the children.

Ordering the Right Food: Providing nutritious food is an essential part of Sport4Kids Wraparound Care Club. You need to ensure that the food you serve is healthy, balanced, and meets the dietary requirements of the children in your care. 

Staff Training: Staff training is critical to the success of your Sport4Kids Wraparound Care Club. Please reference session plans document which provides breakdown of timings and available activities. Your staff should be knowledgeable, friendly, and capable of providing quality care to the children. The training should include topics such as child development, behavior management, first aid, and safeguarding (all in the S4KU). It is also essential to provide ongoing training to ensure that your staff are up-to-date with the latest best safeguarding practices.

Policies and Procedures: Please reference the club folders contents checklist. Having policies and procedures in place is essential to ensure that your Sport4Kids Wraparound Care Club operates smoothly and safely. Your policies cover topics such as child protection, health and safety, food hygiene, and behavior management. Your procedures outline how to handle specific situations such as medical emergencies, child protection concerns, and incidents involving behavior management. It is also important to communicate your policies and procedures to parents to ensure that they are aware of your operational practices.

OFSTED Registration: OFSTED registration is a legal requirement for any organization that provides childcare services. You must ensure that your Sport4Kids Wraparound Care Club meets the necessary OFSTED standards before launching your services (Speak to Charlotte Cox, DSL). OFSTED will inspect your club to ensure that you meet the required standards and will provide a rating based on your performance. Your rating will be available for the public to see, and it is essential to maintain a high rating to attract parents and establish credibility in the market.

Marketing and Promotion: Marketing and promotion are essential to attract parents and establish a successful Sport4Kids Wraparound Care Club. Please reference sales and marketing documents. Additionally, it is crucial to develop a brand identity that reflects your Sport4Kids Wraparound Care Club’s values and goals. This will help to establish credibility and trust with potential customers.

Continuous Improvement and Evaluation: Continuous improvement and evaluation are critical to the success of your Sport4Kids Wraparound Care Club. You need to regularly evaluate your services and operations to identify areas for improvement. This can be done through our QA Audit and Assessment piece, please reference documents. Additionally, you should develop a culture of continuous improvement by providing staff with opportunities for training and professional development.

Materials and Assets:

S4K Network Partner Resources > Schools and Nurseries FKB Resources

REF; School & Nursery Administration & Operations V3.0

REF; School & Nursery Marketing & Sales System V3.0

REF; Operations Schools & Nurseries  

REF; KO Notes

REF; SAM JD & Checklist 

REF; Wraparound Club Folder Contents 

REF; Wraparound Kit List 

REF; Wraparound Session Plan