Clubs
Breakfast Club
What is the new breakfast club offer?
We are excited to be part of the government’s free breakfast club programme, which is funding universal breakfast clubs across the country. From Autumn 2026, free breakfast clubs will be available in selected schools, as part of a national roll-out of free breakfast clubs in all primary schools.
As part of the offer, Riverdale Primary School will offer 30 minutes of childcare alongside a free breakfast. The club is open to all pupils from Nursery to Year 6.
Is the club free for my child to attend?
Yes – the club is free to attend for 30 mins from 8:15am – 8:45am.
What can my child expect from the club?
Your child will be given breakfast and will be supervised whilst they eat during the breakfast club. There will be enrichment activities for your child to take part in.
What food will you serve to my child at the breakfast club?
Your child will be offered a nutritious breakfast during the breakfast club. This will include Cereal, Toast, Fruit, Yoghurt. All food offered will be compliant with School Food Standards.
What time will the club start?
The free breakfast club will begin at 8:15am.
What time will the club end?
The free breakfast club will end at 8:45am, as the school day begins. Your child will be taken to their classroom for the start of the school day.
What will happen to the longer breakfast club that I’m paying for now?
We are continuing to run our full morning breakfast club offer from 7:45am – 8:15am. The charge for this is £1.00. Parents can continue to use Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit to support the cost of attending the club.
Do I need to book a place for my child?
The club is open to all children from Nursery to Year 6. However, we do need prior notice of attendance to ensure the club can be run with the right number of staff, so parents/carers who wish to book a place for their child/children must book via Arbor in advance of the days they wish their child to attend.
My child has an allergy or dietary requirement – how will you ensure that this is accommodated?
The safety of children with food allergies, food intolerance or Coeliac Disease attending breakfast clubs is a priority. If your child has an allergy or dietary requirement you must make us aware of this so it can be managed safely. We will provide parents and carers with the allergenic ingredients used in the foods available.
If your child/children have an individual healthcare plan, this should clearly define what constitutes an emergency and explain what to do, including ensuring that all relevant staff are aware of emergency symptoms and procedures.
After School Clubs
Please find below the timetable of after school clubs on offer this half term! All sessions are free to attend and bookings must be made via Arbor Parent app. Places are on a first come, first served basis and children who sign up are committing to all sessions. An email will be sent out prior to the end of a half term detailing the clubs on offer for the next half term.
| Day | Activity | Teachers | Year Groups |
| Thursday | Football Club | Mr Lightowler | Years 5&6 |
