At Acorns, we aim to provide a safe, secure and relaxed environment, offering a range of activities to reflect the interests of the children in our care. There will always be a selection of activities and resources available, including board games, construction toys, physical play, craft, cookery and reading.

Breakfast club is open from 7.30am weekdays during term time.

The After School club is open from 3.25pm until 6.30pm weekdays during term time.
(Please note on school early-closure days, Acorns will close at 5.00 pm).

Admission

Admission to the clubs is for children who are 7 to 11 years old.  Please click here to email for admission enquiries. We use a waiting list system when the need arises. The waiting list will be operated on a first come-first served basis, with the exception of siblings who will have priority for the same days as a sibling already attending.

We require a completed set of registration forms for each child before they can attend the club. Re-enrolment for September is required at the end of the summer term although existing club users will be given priority.  We cannot keep a place open for your child unless you complete a new registration form each year.

Enquiries and Booking Requests

If you would like more information or to enquire about a booking please email the Junior Acorns Administrator at acorns@burlingtonjunior.org.

If Acorns is unable to offer your child a place, or you require alternative wraparound care, please visit the following pages for more information about local providers:

• Achieving for Children's Childcare Search
• Achieving for Children's Family Information Service

Fees

The current fees (from September 2025) are £6.50 per child per session for Breakfast Club and £15.50 per session for After School Club payable in advance.

This is payable for all booked sessions including when your child is sick, or on holiday (regardless of the amount of notice given). We do not charge for bank holidays and professional training days. When school closes early from 1.45pm (parents evening/end of term) the club will run from the end of the day until 5pm.

Parents are able to pay with electronic childcare vouchers and online via School Gateway. Please ensure that fees are paid promptly. Non-payment for more than one week may result in your place being terminated. If you are having difficulty paying fees, please speak in confidence to Sarah (Acorns Administrator) via email to acorns@burlingtonjunior.org.

Meals

Our menus are fully compliant with school food plan guidelines and are also mindful of any allergies/intolerances registered users may have. We recognise the importance of healthy nutrition for children delivered in a calm, friendly setting and request that food be consumed whilst sitting at the table.

Children are served breakfast from 7.30am-8.20am and are offered a choice of wholegrain cereals, toast and milk or water.

Our caterers Nourish are providing a full menu for the children’s evening meal. Fresh drinking water is available at all times. A hot meal will be served from 4.15.

Click here for the evening menu.

 

Staff

All of our staff have experience of working with children and will undertake professional development training. All staff members are DBS checked.

Katrina Godsell - Extended Services Manager

Mrs Lemos - Extended Services Play Leader

Mrs Dawson - Extended Services Play Leader

Mrs Patel - Extended Services Play Leader

Mrs Jegatheeswaran - Extended Services Play Leader

 

Recent Parent feedback from February 2026 survey

100% of parents said that their child/children enjoy coming to Acorns

'Caring staff. My child enjoys the breakfast and after-school club'

'Fun activities, friendly staff'

'Staff are great'

'He never wants to be picked up early'

'The staff are amazing, my daughter loves to go to Acorns'

'My daughter likes going outside'

 

100% of parents are happy with the service we provide

'Caring staff'

'The team are so happy and friendly'

'My child often complains that I pick him up early, sometime I have to send him back in'

'He feels happy and comfortable at Acorns'

'Thank you very much to all staff for your care and dedication. We are very happy with the service'

 

100% of parents are happy with the communication between staff, and feel that they are approachable and willing to discuss any concerns

'The staff are lovely and provide great feedback about the kids' behaviour'

''Staff are lovely'

'All staff I have met are lovely and I'm happy for them to look after my daughter'

 

97.5% of parents are happy with the administration, communication and interactions in dealing with booking changes, queries and payments

‘Thank you Sarah’

'We really value the flexibility that you offer with allowing unscheduled days when you have capacity'

 

97.5% of parents would recommend Acorns to other parents/carers

‘We think Acorns is a fantastic service. The staff are lovely and it's very efficiently run with clear communication’

'Thanks to all staff at Acorns who look after my child and ensure she's happy at Acorns'

'Please continue to be the caring and supportive after school club that you are'

'Overall great service and welcoming staff. The upgraded facilities are amazing too. Thanks!'

'The Acorns staff are extremely friendly and attentive. I am confident every morning and evening that I am leaving my child in safe and capable hands. Thank you to all the Acorns staff for all your hard work'

 

Feedback from children’s survey February 2026

100% of children said they enjoy the activities at Acorns

'I like going to the field'

'Playing with Lego'

'Reading in the library'

'Table football'

'I like playing pool'

'Playing chess'

'I like bench ball/dodge ball and arts and crafts'

'Playing Monopoly'

 

100% of children said they enjoy the snacks at Acorns

Favourites are cheesy pasta, chicken nuggets, fruit and cake

 

100% of children like playing outdoor games

Favourites are swings, monkey bars, spinners, MUGA and den building

 

We asked the children 'What do you think is the best thing about Junior Acorns?'

'Going outside when it's warm'

'Lots of children playing together'

'The kind teachers'

'Playing after school with my friends'

'I like how much stuff there is to do'

'I like going outside, and the sports hall'

'Everything'

'Having Katrina and playing outside'

'Being able to talk to my friends when we have tea'

 

We asked the children if you could change one thing about Acorns, what would it be?

‘Nothing, Acorns is amazing’

Playing dodgeball every day’

‘Nothing, it is perfect'

‘More football'

'I like it the way it is'

 

To view Burlington Junior School's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, please visit our non-curriculum policies page.