St Mary's School launches year-round childcare
The Golders Green school has partnered with Let's Leap to offer holiday provision for children aged two-and-a-half to 12.
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St Mary’s School, located in Golders Green, has introduced a new childcare and holiday provision that will operate throughout the year. This initiative is a collaboration with Let’s Leap, a company specialising in holiday camps. The aim is to provide greater flexibility for local families and support working parents with childcare needs during school breaks.
The school will be open during every school holiday, with the exception of one week at Christmas and one week at the end of the summer holiday period. Let’s Leap, which is registered with Ofsted and runs camps across London, will accommodate children from the wider community as well as St Mary’s pupils. This extended service will also allow the school’s Early Years Foundation Stage department to function as a year-round nursery.
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Activities and facilities
Let’s Leap will deliver multi-activity holiday camps featuring sports, creative pursuits, arts and crafts, go-karting, laser tag, and bouncy castles. The programme is designed to encourage children to explore new activities, develop confidence, and build friendships. Camp attendees will have access to the school’s facilities, which include large halls, a dedicated EYFS classroom, five playgrounds, a climbing frame known as the ‘Castle’, and a sketch studio. The camps will be staffed by qualified teachers, early years practitioners, and childcare specialists.
Bookings are currently being accepted for the upcoming October half-term and the Christmas holidays. Places are available for children aged between two-and-a-half and 12 years old. Further information can be found on the St Mary’s School website at stmh.co.uk.
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+What new services is St Mary's School offering?
St Mary's School in Golders Green has launched a new year-round childcare and holiday provision in partnership with Let's Leap. This service is available during school holidays for children aged two-and-a-half to 12, including those not attending the school.
+When will the new childcare service be available?
The provision will be open during every school holiday, except for one week at Christmas and one week at the end of the summer holiday. Bookings are currently open for October half-term and the Christmas holidays.
+What activities will be offered at the holiday camps?
Let's Leap will run multi-activity camps that include sports, creative activities, arts and crafts, go-karting, laser tag, and bouncy castles. Children will also have access to St Mary's School's facilities, such as playgrounds and a climbing frame.
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