Afterschool

• Our service includes a supervised period for homework each day.
• During the evening children can play freely and take part in organised group activities, including outdoor - weather permitting!
• We have a wide range of activities.
  
  Homework Policy
• It is the policy of the St. Michael’s Afterschool to provide a period of time each day for homework. This session will be scheduled to take place directly after children have had a snack.
• Snack time (if a snack is provided by parents) is relaxed and leisurely to enable children to unwind, socialise and discuss daily events.
• Each child will get sufficient time to do their homework. They are expected to co-operate and concentrate so that they can compete their homework on time.
• Staff will contribute to a quiet relaxed atmosphere during homework sessions and encourage children to do the same and will be there to help children with their homework. However, staff will not be responsible for signing children’s homework as it is very important that parents check each child’s homework.
• The After School Service recognises the importance of the parent's role in homework support and encourages them to check work completed and play an active role in the homework supervision and support of their child.
• Reading will not be done during after-school due to time constraints. It is recommended that parents spend time reading with their child on a daily basis.
• Parents must sign off on children’s reading homework daily.