At Green Lane Primary Academy, our after-school clubs form an important part of our wider curriculum offer. They are carefully planned to enrich pupils’ school experience, promote healthy and active lifestyles, and provide opportunities for every child to succeed beyond the classroom.
Our provision reflects the school’s values and is designed to ensure that all pupils, regardless of ability or experience, are able to access high-quality, enjoyable opportunities beyond the school day.
Through our after school and sports clubs, pupils are encouraged to live out the school’s HEART values by being hardworking, enthusiastic and ambitious, developing resilience when faced with challenge, and building trust through collaboration, teamwork and respect for others.
Purpose and Provision
Our after school and sports clubs are carefully planned to complement curriculum PE, allowing pupils to develop, practise and apply skills over time while building confidence and enjoyment in physical activity.
We offer a broad and varied range of clubs across the academic year, reflecting both pupils’ interests and the strengths of our staff team. Alongside traditional sporting opportunities, clubs may include activities such as chess, craft, computer games, Pokémon, LEGO, musical theatre, karaoke, running and hockey (plus many more!). This breadth ensures there are opportunities for pupils with a wide range of interests and starting points.
To keep our offer fresh and engaging, new sports are introduced on a half-termly basis. This approach allows pupils to experience activities from different cultures and parts of the world, broadening their understanding of sport beyond traditional clubs and helping them to discover new interests.
Clubs run on a half-termly basis and are led by experienced school staff and, where appropriate, carefully selected external providers. We are very fortunate to have staff with a wide range of interests and expertise who are keen to share their skills with pupils beyond the school day.
Current Clubs and Timetable
Our current after school club timetable is shared with parents each term and can be accessed here and via ParentPay.
Our timetable includes hyperlinks for each club, providing further information about the activity on offer, who the club is suitable for, and any additional details that may help pupils and families make informed choices. Some clubs also include links to short videos or examples to give pupils a clearer idea of what the activity involves.
We encourage families to explore the timetable together with their child and discuss which clubs may be of interest.
Booking System and Allocation of Places
Our after school and extra-curricular clubs are shared with pupils and families each half-term. Clubs are made available for booking via ParentPay, where parents can add clubs to their basket and complete payment.
Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Numbers for each club are limited to ensure sessions remain safe, well-resourced and of high quality, taking into account factors such as equipment availability, space and health and safety considerations.
Quality and Inclusion
External providers are hand-picked to ensure they align with the school’s values and expectations. Sessions delivered by external coaches are observed and reviewed to ensure high-quality provision, positive pupil experiences and consistency with the school’s approach.
Participation in after school and sports clubs is monitored to ensure opportunities are accessible to all pupils, with targeted encouragement and support provided for those who may be less confident, less active or new to an activity. This helps ensure that clubs are inclusive and welcoming for all pupils.
Leadership and Co-ordination
The PE and Extended Schools Lead oversees all after school and sports clubs, reviewing participation, pupil experience and quality of delivery each term to ensure provision is inclusive, purposeful and engaging for all pupils.
Provision is reviewed regularly to ensure clubs continue to meet the needs and interests of our pupils and provide meaningful opportunities for personal development.
Impact
Our after school and sports clubs have a clear and positive impact on pupils’ physical, social and emotional development.
Through regular participation, we see pupils grow in confidence, develop teamwork, communication and resilience, and build positive attitudes towards being active and trying new experiences. Many pupils who are initially hesitant or less confident go on to participate more readily, take pride in their achievements and develop a stronger sense of belonging within school.
The impact of our provision is also reflected in pupils’ engagement in PE lessons, their willingness to challenge themselves, and the positive relationships they build with peers and staff. These experiences support pupils’ wider development and contribute positively to school life.
