Holystone Out of School club
Contact Details:
Holystone Out of School Club
Holystone Primary School
Whitley Road
Holystone
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE27 0DA
Joanne Thompson (Managing Director) or Rachel Studley (Club Manager)
email: joanne.thompson@hsps.org.uk
tel: 07946 514273
tel: 0191 9170004 (option 4)
Welcome to Holystone Out of School Club (HOSC)
Holystone Out of School Club is registered with Ofsted (Registration No EY 463 515) and is based within Holystone Primary School. The club is open from 7.30am until 6.00pm weekdays, during term time. We also offer holiday care from 8am to 6pm.
You can download our last inspection report here
We are based in the portacabins, situated at the back of Holystone Primary School, which comprises of a quiet room, a reception area including toilets and a playroom. In addition to this we have our own outdoor space including a garden and outdoor playhouse for use during school hours and direct access on to the school field after school hours.
Within the local area we also access Holystone Park, Shiremoor Adventure Playground and The Rising Sun Country Park on a regular basis to allow the children to experience opportunities within the local community.
Our Mission
Holystone out of School Clubs Mission is to create a partnership between children, parents and staff which assists and encourages the development of the children within its care in a ‘home from home’ environment.
What we offer
Our Club follows the Playwork Principles, so the children are free to choose activities and resources as they wish. There will always be a wide selection of activities and resources available, including dressing up, home corner, craft, board games, construction, computer games, physical play, cookery, and reading. In addition, planned activities are available on a sessional basis if children wish to participate in them.
What we provide
The food we provide at the Club is not intended as a substitute for a main evening meal. We provide healthy snacks, including fresh fruit and vegetables. We promote independence, by encouraging the children to prepare their own snacks, and to clear away after themselves. We use fresh ingredients and follow statutory guidelines. Fresh drinking water is available at all times. We meet individual dietary requirements and parental preferences wherever possible. We recognise the importance of healthy nutrition for children delivered in a calm, friendly setting. We allow children to decide when they are ready to eat, but request that food be consumed whilst sitting at the snack table.
Organisation
Holystone Out of School Club is run as a private business, employing six staff. We enjoy a close working relationship with Holystone Primary School in order to ensure continuity of care, and to maintain good communication links.
Policies and procedures
The Club has clearly defined policies and procedures. Key points of the main policies are included in the Club Handbook. Copies of the full policies are kept in the entrance area of the Club and are available for parents to consult at all times.
Holystone Out of School Club handbook
Session Times and Fees
Out of School Club Provision
Out of School Club provides childcare for children aged 2 and above, Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 6:00pm. We offer flexible use of both the working parent entitlement and additional paid sessions across the 50 weeks per year that we are open. Please note that the universal 15 funded hours, delivered within Nursery, are limited to the following session times:
- 8:30am – 11:30am
- 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Working Parent Entitlement Options Include:
- 15/30 hours for eligible 2-year-olds
- 15 hours working parent entitlement for children attending Nursery (Wrap-Around)
- 30 hours working parent entitlement for 3–4-year-olds prior to starting Nursery
To check your eligibility for any of the working parent entitlement options, please visit: 15 & 30 hours support | Best Start in Life
The working parent entitlement is generally offered between 8:30am and 3:30pm. Care required before or after these times falls under our Breakfast Club or After School Club sessions.
We understand that every family has unique childcare needs and may require a tailored package—for example, two full days instead of five school-day sessions. If you require a personalised arrangement, please contact us and we will be happy to assist.
Please note: the information above relates specifically to Out of School Club provision and does not include the universal 15 funded hours delivered within Nursery.
| Description | Unit | Unit price |
|---|---|---|
Free entitlement hours –15 hours per week for 38 weeks | Weekly | Free |
Free entitlement hours –30 hours per week for 38 weeks | Weekly | Free |
Free entitlement hours –11.4 hours per week (15 hours extended entitlement stretched over 50 weeks) | Weekly | Free |
Free entitlement hours –22.8 hours per week (30 hours entitlement stretched over 50 weeks – Solely out of school club users) | Weekly | Free |
Additional hours purchased – 1 hour per day between 8.30am – 3.30pm | Per hour | £5.80 |
Additional breakfast club session 7.30am – 8.30am (inclusive of breakfast) | Per session | £7.00 |
Additional after school club session 3.15pm – 4.30pm (inclusive of snack & fruit) | Per session | £8.00 |
Additional after school club session 3.15pm – 5.30pm (inclusive of snack & fruit) | Per session | £10.75 |
Additional after school club session 3.15pm – 6.00pm (inclusive of snack & fruit) | Per session | £15.50 |
Additional holiday club ½ day (5 hours) | Per day | £22.50 |
Additional holiday club full day (10 hours) | Per day | £32.50 |
Consumables (Hot meal) | Daily | £2.20 |
Consumables (Fruit & Milk) | Daily | Free |
Consumables (suncream)Providing consent has been provided to use our brand | As and when required | Free |
| Consumables (Nappy/ wipes) | Must be provided from home |
Families who are not eligible for any funded childcare options are still welcome to access our sessions. Please contact us and we will be happy to provide you with up-to-date information on costs.
Out of School Club accepts Tax-Free Childcare, childcare vouchers, and direct bank transfers as methods of payment. Please get in touch for full payment details.
If you do not wish to pay for specific consumables, for example, because you wish to provide your own, please make your nursery aware so next steps can be discussed.