SC Kids - FAQs

 How do I book a place for my child?                                             

 If you would like to book a place for your child, please log on to : https://sckids.ipalbookings.com , please set up your account by adding both yours and your child's profiles and then email s45sc_kids@sharmans-cross.solihull.sch.uk to request your sessions. (All information provided will be treated as confidential and will be stored  appropriately).

 All information is processed in line with GDPR regulations.

 Is the club open in school holidays?                                                                                  

No SC Kids does not operate in the school holidays or on inset days. 

Where is the club based?          

The club is based in the main school hall. Several areas of the school are available for our use. These include the Central Quad,  I.T. Suite, Sports Hall, Outdoor Area, and the 5&6 Playground.

Where do we enter the building?                                                                                       

The entrance to the club is opposite the vehicle entrance and adjacent to the school kitchen. Parents are asked to ring bell, and a member of staff will ask you to sign your child in or out on the iPAD.

What is the policy for transition from class to club at the end of the school day?      

Children in year 3,4,& 5 are collected by staff from their classrooms and taken to the main hall. Year 6 teachers bring the children round to the main hall and they are met by a member of the SC_Kids staff.

What activities are offered?                                                                                                  

Indoor and outdoor activities are planned daily. The planning is available in the SC_Kids corridor. Children are encouraged to participate in these planned activities but are able to choose from various resources and play equipment that are available. Children are asked to make suggestions  through the SC Kids council regarding new resources and equipment and where possible appropriate requests are met.

Can my child attend other after school clubs?

Yes, Parents must let us know of their child's attendance and if they will return to SC Kids. Parents will be charged for their session at SC Kids unless they  wish to cancel. There is  4 week's paid notice to cancel any sessions. ** Please be aware once you give up your place in SC_Kids, you may not be able to get it back due to demand.

Can someone else collect my child?                                                                                  

Parents must inform us if their child is being collected by someone other than themselves. The person's personal details need to be added to the child's iPAL account under emergency contacts, as a new contact and they MUST have your password, until they are familiar to SC_Kids staff. If the person collecting  is unfamiliar to staff they will ask them for the password you have indicated on your contact form. Failure to inform the person of your password will delay the handing over process while we contact you.

How do I pay?

Payments are accepted through Parent Pay, Childcare vouchers, and Government Tax Free Childcare arrangements. All invoices are located on your iPAL APP under 'upcoming payments'.

Important Information: 

All payments need to have been paid, cleared  and 'payment information' added to your iPAL Account (click on 'PAY' next to your invoice your are paying and add your payment information) by the 1st of each month. Without the 'payment information' on your iPAL account we will not be able to locate your payment and the system will think you have not paid.

All payments are made in advance. Late payments will incur a late payment fee which will need to be paid with immediate effect.