We offer wraparound care to support families with childcare before and after the school day. Our breakfast club is run by members of the academy team, while our after-school club is provided by our trusted external provider, Happy Hearts Childcare.
Breakfast club
Breakfast club is available for all children attending Samuel Barlow Primary Academy, providing a calm and welcoming start to the school day.
Staffed by members of the academy team, the club offers a variety of age-appropriate activities, alongside quieter options for children who prefer to relax and spend time with friends before lessons begin.
Timings and charges
| Time | Cost per session | Days |
| From 7.30am | £4.50 | Monday to Friday, term-time only |
The daily charge includes breakfast for children arriving before 8.15am. Options include cereal and milk, toast, fresh fruit, diluted fruit squash and water.
All booked sessions are charged regardless of absence. We will give parents one month’s written notice of any changes to charges.
Booking and payment
A booking form must be completed and preferred sessions selected at the time of enrolment. Places must be booked and paid for in advance to ensure appropriate staffing levels and to guarantee availability. Bookings must be paid for in full through the ParentPay app before attending a session. Unfortunately, children cannot attend if payment has not been received. Children who are eligible for Pupil Premium may attend free of charge, although bookings must still be made in advance.
We will always endeavour to accommodate ad-hoc or last-minute bookings where possible. However, due to statutory staffing ratios, this may not always be possible. Refunds cannot be issued for missed sessions, and any additional sessions must be paid for at the time of booking.
If you need help making a booking, please contact the academy office on 01623 479033 or email office@samuelbarlowprimary-ac.org.uk.
After-school club
Our after-school club is provided by Happy Hearts Childcare, a trusted external childcare provider owned by Stephanie Haynes.
Happy Hearts operates several childcare settings, including its own forest school and other settings within our Trust. Stephanie is a qualified SENDCo, and her experienced team provides inclusive, nurturing and engaging childcare.
Children attending the club will also benefit from free-flow access to our outdoor spaces, supporting active play and nature-led learning.
Timings and charges
| Time | Cost per session | Days |
| 3.25–5.30pm | £10 | Monday to Friday, term-time only |
A variety of after-school snacks will be provided each day.
Happy Hearts accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments towards wraparound provision. Families will need to set up Tax-Free Childcare with their employer and via the government website.
Booking and payment
Bookings can be made through the Happy Hearts booking portal from 1 December 2026. A link to the portal will be available here once bookings open.
Bookings must be made and paid for one month in advance. Ad-hoc sessions may be available if there is sufficient capacity on the day.
For booking enquiries, families can contact Happy Hearts directly:
Telephone: 07495 676347
Email: happyheartschildcareltd@gmail.com
Website: Happy Hearts Childcare
Collection arrangements
Children attending after-school club should be collected at the parent drop-off and collection gates (playground entrance) at the academy.
