Frequently Asked Questions

At Nourished Routes, our goal is to equip children with practical cooking skills, essential nutrition knowledge, and a strong foundation in physical and mental wellbeing - all in a fun, safe, and supportive environment.

Our Adventurers take part in a diverse range of activities focused on:

• Cooking & Nutrition
• Physical Activity & Movement
• Mindfulness & Mental Wellbeing

We cater to all energy levels - whether your child needs a moment to wind down or is ready to get active, our sessions are tailored to support their needs while building skills, confidence, and healthy habits.

 The After-School Club operates Monday to Friday, from 3:30pm to 6:00pm with a 3:15pm start for Southfield Primary pupils. We are closed on Bank Holidays. We run on  Southfield Primary School Inset Days dependent on demand.

 To book a spot at the Nourished Routes After-School Club, simply visit our online calendar and choose either an ongoing subscription or an ad-hoc session.
If this is your child’s first time attending, please make sure to complete our Child Registration Form before their first session. 

Absolutely! You can subscribe for 1 to 5 days per week to secure your child’s place for the entire 2025/2026 school year.

Our After-School Club runs from 3:30pm – 6:00pm (from 3:15pm for children attending Southfield Primary School).

Monthly Subscription Fees (2025/2026):

• 1      day/week – £60/month
• 2      days/week – £120/month
• 3      days/week – £150/month
• 4      days/week – £240/month
• 5      days/week – £270/month

Payments are taken on the 1st of each month until July.
If you start mid-month, the first payment will be pro-rated and taken immediately, followed by full monthly payments from the next 1st.
Please note: You will need to re-subscribe and re-register for each new school year. 

 We will always do our best to accommodate changes to your booked days, whether on a one-off or ongoing basis. However, this will depend on availability.

  We require one full calendar month’s notice to cancel or reduce your subscription.
To increase the number of days your child attends, we’ll do our best to accommodate sooner—just email us to enquire.

If a subscription is cancelled mid-year and you wish to rejoin later, re-admission is subject to availability and may incur a £50 rejoining fee depending on circumstances.   

While we await OFSTED registration, we are unable to accept childcare vouchers or government schemes.
However, as a non-profit organisation, we may be able to support families on a case-by-case basis. Please get in touch to discuss options.

 Yes! We collect children daily from Southfield Primary School and walk them the short 7-minute journey to The Hub at the Factory Quarter.
We’re happy to consider pick-ups from other local schools based on interest - please contact us to express your need.

We provide a healthy light snack, including fresh fruit, each day.
Please ensure your child brings:

• A refillable water bottle
• Grippy socks, as we operate a no-shoes policy indoors
• Sunscreen and/or Sun hat during the Summer months

  Children can be collected at any time during the session, but no later than 6:00pm.

 Our team of Nourished Routes Practitioners are enthusiastic, caring, and highly qualified professionals.
All staff are:

• DBS-checked at Enhanced Level
• Experienced and/or formally qualified in childcare
• Paediatric First Aid trained

Regularly trained in safeguarding, behaviour management, and activity planning 

 We maintain a strict 1:8 adult-to-child ratio for children aged 4–7, and often operate at 1:6. There are always at least two staff members present during each session.