We know how tricky it can be trying to balance a busy working and family life – and how stressful it can be finding affordable and reliable childcare!
That’s why Bonny Downs Community Association has been offering a high quality, low cost After School Club service for local families in Newham since 2012. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, it’s open from 3-6pm in term time.
We also provide a popular Holiday Club with extended hours from 8am-6pm during key school breaks.
Both these services are based at The Bobby Moore Pavilion in East Ham.
Our mission
Our mission is to provide a stable, structured, safe and secure setting for children between the ages of 4 ½ and 11 years old where they can feel at home and make new friends.
We seek to provide an environment in which children can thrive personally, socially and educationally – as well as gaining a sense of belonging to their community!
We are proud to have built a strong reputation in Newham for being a welcoming place that provides a high standard of care for children from all backgrounds right across our diverse borough.
Staff recognise the importance of engaging parents, and we feel that our input is valued… We can confidently say there is positive practice and provision combined with genuine warmth and enthusiasm from staff!”
– After School Club parent
Why choose us?
Some of the benefits of choosing our After School and Holiday Clubs include:
High quality at a low price
We provide a very low-cost childcare solution, without compromising on the quality of care provided!
A strong track record and local reputation
Our caring and professional team has been running our After-School club since 2012 and it’s rated Good by Ofsted!
A dynamic programme
We provide a fantastic and varied range of activities for your child within a safe and properly supervised environment!
An ethical community approach
Our childcare activities create paid employment and volunteering opportunities for local residents, and we invest the income we receive back into running support services for our community!
Our programme
After School Club
Our staff collect children between 4½ – 11 years from local primary schools when the school day finishes and bring them to our centre in East Ham.
Running from 3pm to 6pm, our structured programme of activities includes:
- Homework support
- Craft activities and creative workshops, including occasional special expert visits
- Outdoor play and activities in our playing fields and community garden
- A healthy afternoon snack and drink
We currently collect from Vicarage Primary, Roman Road Primary, Langdon Academy, Nelson Primary School, Hartley Primary School, St Michael’s school and Central Park Primary School.
Holiday Club
The aim of our Holiday Club is simple – to help your children enjoy a ‘holiday at home’ and safely have fun with their friends and neighbours while you’re at work!
We provide an extended-hours service from 8am-6pm for primary school children aged 4-11 to work around your family schedule during the Summer, Easter and Half-Term breaks. The service does not operate on bank holidays or over the Christmas holidays.
Our Holiday Club is open to all families resident in Newham, and places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ofsted
BDCA After School Club is an Ofsted registered Early Years Centre number EY492256.
Comments from our OFSTED inspector (February 2018) include:
- “Staff provide interesting activities to support children’s imaginations and creativity”
- “Children learn about the world around them and are encouraged to care for others”
- “Staff talk to parents every day and keep them updated with written information
- “Staff have good relationships with children. Children are happy and independent.”
Click here to read Ofsted’s report!
- Effectiveness of the leadership and management rated GOOD
- Quality of teaching, learning and assessment rated GOOD
- Personal development, behaviour and welfare rated GOOD
I wanted to let you know that my two kids are absolutely loving the summer at BDCA! The incredible resources, support, fun and overall organisation is spot on.”
A HOLIDAY CLUB PARENT