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St Andrew's Academy
  • Welcome
  • Early Years
    • Pre-school
    • Reception Class
  • Philosophy and Vision
  • Our Curriculum
    • The Curriculum
    • Personal Development
    • Class organisation
    • PE and Sport
    • SEN
    • Extra-curricular clubs
    • Photo Gallery
    • Trauma Perceptive Practice
    • Reading
    • Religious Education
  • Christian Foundation
    • Vision
    • Spirituality
    • Personal Development
    • Collective Worship
    • Courageous Advocacy
    • Church links
  • Key Information
    • Our Staff
    • School day
    • Admissions
    • Safeguarding
    • Online Safety
    • Uniform
    • Disadvantaged Children
    • Academic results
    • Ofsted and SIAMS
    • Policies
    • Governance
    • Canonium Learning Trust
  • Parents
    • School Dates
    • JAG - Junior Adventures Group
    • Arbor
    • Snack and School Lunches
    • Absences
    • Newsletters
    • Mental Health and Well-being
    • St Andrew's Wraparound
  • Contact Us
    • School Details
    • Employment Opportunities
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    • Welcome
    • Early Years
      • Pre-school
      • Reception Class
    • Philosophy and Vision
    • Our Curriculum
      • The Curriculum
      • Personal Development
      • Class organisation
      • PE and Sport
      • SEN
      • Extra-curricular clubs
      • Photo Gallery
      • Trauma Perceptive Practice
      • Reading
      • Religious Education
    • Christian Foundation
      • Vision
      • Spirituality
      • Personal Development
      • Collective Worship
      • Courageous Advocacy
      • Church links
    • Key Information
      • Our Staff
      • School day
      • Admissions
      • Safeguarding
      • Online Safety
      • Uniform
      • Disadvantaged Children
      • Academic results
      • Ofsted and SIAMS
      • Policies
      • Governance
      • Canonium Learning Trust
    • Parents
      • School Dates
      • JAG - Junior Adventures Group
      • Arbor
      • Snack and School Lunches
      • Absences
      • Newsletters
      • Mental Health and Well-being
      • St Andrew's Wraparound
    • Contact Us
      • School Details
      • Employment Opportunities

From September 2026, wraparound care at St Andrew's Academy will no longer be provided by JAG. The provision will instead be operated directly by the school. Please click here to book sessions for September 2026 onwards. 

Parent Welcome Guide.pdf

Discover fun-filled Before and After School Care Programmes with Junior Adventures Group (JAG) at St Andrews C of E Primary Academy


Unforgettable sessions for 4-11 year olds, delivered here every day throughout the academic year!


Junior Adventures Group (JAG) is the UK’s leading provider of Before and After School Programmes, offering fun and affordable childcare in a safe, supervised environment. Their staff are expertly trained, DBS-checked to an enhanced level, first aid qualified, and passionate about the activities they deliver.


New to JAG? Click here to start your adventure with us today!


✔ Activities designed for all ages and interests
✔ Create lifelong friendships through exciting adventures beyond the classroom
✔ Delivered by a team of expertly trained professionals
✔ Weekly children's meetings to put them in control of their experience
✔ Promotes fun, curiosity, and mindfulness
✔ Healthy breakfast & nutritious after-school snacks available each day


St Andrews C of E Primary Academy Club Page:

https://junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/find-us/st-andrews-cofe-primary-academy



🗺 Amazing Before & After School Experiences with JAG’s Adventure Programme


JAG’s Adventure Programme is at the heart of their breakfast and after-school clubs.

The Adventure Programme consists of seven action-packed adventure categories, designed with child development research in mind. Created in partnership with experts, the programme offers children the chance to learn essential life skills while having fun exploring their interests.


Find out more about the Adventure Programme here: https://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/term-time/. 





🌅 Rise Then Shine Club – running every morning during the term


Times: 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. 

Price: £5.00


Our morning programme, Rise Then Shine, is the perfect start to your child’s school day! We set the tone for a great day through energising activities and nutritious food. From delightful breakfast moments to calming morning meditations, we ensure they step into school ready to embrace the day!


Find out more: https://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/term-time/breakfast-club 


🏃‍♀️ Stay And Play Clubs – running every afternoon during the term 


Times: 3:15 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 

Price: £12:00


The fun continues after school with our Stay And Play afternoon programmes. Kids can dive into exciting activities, build lasting friendships, and create memories beyond the classroom—all before heading home for quality family time.


Find out more here:  https://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/term-time/after-school-club/ 



JAG Adventure Categories: Designed for All Ages and Interests


🏃Super Sports: Fun and sporty sessions designed to develop essential skills for a lifetime of active living.
🤝Power Teams: Join exciting games, challenges, and group activities to build teamwork skills for life.
🌍Global Kids: Become a better global citizen and protect the planet by developing life skills and exploring the world around us.
🧘Wellbeing Warriors: Boost happiness, mindfulness, and wellbeing with activities designed to help you feel good.
🚀Creative Inventors: Let your imagination soar with creative arts, crafts, and materials that fuel your inner inventor.
🧠Brain Boosters: Crack codes, solve puzzles, and dive into hands-on STEM activities to explore the wonders of the world.
🍇Flavour Fest: Explore food and nutrition through fun, interactive experiences that help develop healthy habits.


Find out more about our Rise Then Shine & Stay and Play Club activities here:

https://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/term-time/activities/  

💷 Flexible Payment Options


JAG understands that affordability may be a concern for families in the current climate. Our flexible payment options provide several ways to make payments more manageable. From handy instalment plans to supporting your eligibility for funding schemes, we strive to make childcare services accessible to every child.


Find out more about our flexible payment options here: https://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/parent-support/payment-options/.


📱 Booking Information


JAG offers a variety of flexible payment options for families, allowing you to make ad hoc bookings or secure a regular spot at our clubs with our instalment plan options.


You can find out more here:  https://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/parent-support/payment-options/ 


To book, simply login or create an account and secure your place online at: https://bookings.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/Identity/Account/Login 


Please follow the quick step guide below:


  1. Register a Junior Adventures Group account

  2. Confirm that you have read the Terms and Conditions

  3. Add your desired Breakfast & After School location as St Andrews C of E Primary Academy

  4. Add your child(ren) to your Junior Adventures Group account before attempting to make a booking

  5. Ensure all the Consent questions, Collector, Emergency Contacts, and Doctor details are added

  6. Click Book Activity to make a booking

  7. Select the dates you wish to book!


It’s that easy! For more information about Junior Adventures Group Clubs, please visit the key web pages below…


Parent Support: https://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/parent-support/ 

Our Locations: https://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/find-us/ 

Our Story: https://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/our-story/ 

New to JAG: https://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/parent-support/new-to-jag/


Otherwise, please don’t hesitate to call the friendly Junior Adventures Group team on 0333 577 1533 or drop them an email at hello@junioradventuresgroup.co.uk.



Parent Welcome Guide.pdf

You may be able to claim back up to 85% of your childcare costs if you’re eligible for Universal Credit.


https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/universal-credit-childcare


For working families claiming Universal Credit with children under 17, you may be able to claim back up to 85% of eligible childcare costs. Click on the link above for further details and to check your eligibility.


If you are eligible, you will still need to pre book and pay for your wraparound care provided by the school in the usual way on Arbor. 


You will then need to report your childcare costs in your online UC account, you can do this at any point in your claim. (You will be asked to provide proof of payment which you can get via your Arbor account.)

You can then claim back your childcare costs. You will only get the money back when the childcare has been delivered. You can claim back up to 3 future months but you will get these month by month. You can claim up to 3 months of past childcare. 

The payment is then included in your UC payment

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