SCAPA

Sherborne Care And Play Association

Sherborne Primary School is proud to be able to help busy parents in Dorset and Somerset manage their work commitments in regard to schools’ timetables and holiday periods. The Sherborne Care and Play Association (SCAPA) is housed within a purpose-built facility in the school complex, providing a safe and fun place for children between the ages of four and eleven (primary school age). SCAPA operates as a department of Sherborne Primary School (Schools Provision) and thus has full use of its playground and facilities.

SCAPA provides before and after school care during term time, as well as full day activities during the school holidays. Our holiday club is open to children from any school, you will just need to register in advance. We accept Childcare Vouchers.

Childcare Vouchers for Summer Holiday Club and the next academic year must be received by the School two weeks before the end of the Summer Term – Final Cut off date for: Ac Yr 25/26 Wednesday 8th July 2026

After this date, they will not be able to be actioned until at least, the second week of the Autumn Term – W/C 21st September 2026.

Term Time:

Breakfast Club runs from 7.45am until school starts. Children who arrive before 8.15am are provided with breakfast options including toast, bagels, pancakes and fruit juice. The cost is £5.50 per day.

After school care runs from 3.15pm when the school day ends, until 5.30pm. A healthy snack and drink is provided. Parents have the option to book the following options:

3.15-4.15pm: £5.50

4.15-5.30pm: £6.00 (should they be doing an after school sports club until 4.15pm for example)

3.20-5.30pm: £11.50

Bookings need to be made online before 12 noon on Friday for the following week (you can amend bookings until the cut off on School Money). If you miss the deadline, please contact the office, if we can accommodate your booking after the cut off, there is a £5 fee.

School Holidays:

In the school holidays parents/carers can book for a morning or afternoon (half day session) or a full day session (7.45am- 5.30pm). A range of fun activities is scheduled, including arts and crafts, sports and outdoor activities making full use of the school grounds.

How to book:

Bookings should be made online using the link below. If you have any problems please contact the school office (term time only).

SCAPA Online Payment and Booking service

This will be changing to Arbor from September 2026 – please see information regarding this change here: Arbor App Letter – SCAPA – Stage 2

Booking Open Dates – Arbor

If you are new and need to register your child/ren, please download and complete a registration form and email to office@sherbornepri.dorset.sch.uk We will then get you set up on School Money where you will be able to make bookings and payments. Any new registrations must be completed at least 7 days before the start date of all holidays (see programme for all deadlines).

To find out more about SCAPA please contact SCAPA directly on 01935 810001 / 01935 812619 option 3. During opening times in school holidays, we are also contactable on the SCAPA mobile: 07884020347

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