Beyond the Classroom

Wraparound Provision

Before and After-School Child Care

We currently have spaces available at both our breakfast and after-school sessions.
Application forms can be picked up from the main office or downloaded below.

Wraparound Booking Form

Booking Wraparound Provision

After you have returned your initial application form, you must use the booking form which will be emailed across to you each week. (The only exception to this will be the booking form for September's provision, which will be emailed during the summer break).

If you do not complete the form that has been emailed across to you by the deadline, we cannot reserve a space for your child.

If your child attends an extracurricular club, their space in our wraparound care can only be reserved with booking.

Ad-hoc bookings are limited and subject to the staff-child ratio, to allow staff to provide the highest quality of care during breakfast and after-school sessions.

Breakfast from 8am

Children have the chance to socialise with their friends in the morning, with a choice of breakfast foods available to them, including toast, cereals, and spreads.

The price for this session is £3.50 per child.

After-School Club

Our after-school sessions are supervised by Mrs C Newton in addition to one other experienced member of staff, which rotates each day. Consistency is provided with the staff present weekly.

Sessions will encompass a wide variety of activities throughout the term, including painting, clay modelling, games, sports, and baking.

The price of this provision up until 4:15pm is £5.00 per child.
The price of this provision up until 5:15pm is £10.00 per child.
The cost of this provision up until 6:00pm is £13.75 per child.

PLEASE NOTE: Friday's provision finishes at 5:15pm.

Young Leaders

As one of our Young Leaders children are able to develop their own leadership skills as well as enhancing the sporting experiences of others in school. They are a vital part of the play ground by inspiring others to become more active socially, physically and mentally. The Young Leaders development will be mostly through a student-centered approach where the teacher becomes the facilitator of learning rather than the leader of the activities.

Supports young people to become:

Successful learners
Confident individuals
Responsible citizens
Happy and healthy individuals

Enabling them to:

Show a desire to improve and achieve set outcomes
Set attainable, but desirable goals
Identify and recognise how they contribute to pupils overall well-being and learning
Be able to lead a series of activities for ages 6-11
Maximise participation levels in and out of school

Throughout this scheme, pupils will be given tasks to complete following our five values: Passion, Respect, Self-Belief, Team Work and Honesty. Pupils who work hard, and complete these tasks will be rewarded with things such as a Young Leaders hoody, water bottles and possibly trips out of school.

Pupil Parliament

Great Malvern Pupil Parliament is the student voice of the school. Each class has a representative on the Pupil Parliament group with the children being voted by their peers in each class.

Our Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister are voted for by the whole school following a democratic process at the end of each Summer Term with each candidate preparing and presenting their manifesto to the whole school.

Class representatives regularly meet with their class, bringing their class views and ideas to raise for discussion at the Pupil Parliament meetings which meet weekly. At the meetings, the representatives focus on finding solutions aimed at improving the quality of school and local life including issues which impact the broader school community.

Our current Pupil Parliament are focussing on pupil well being and working with a specific focus on developing leading an Anti Bullying programme across school to identify and implement ideas which will benefit all pupils in our school community.

Eco Council

Eco Council is a group of pupils who meet each month to discuss eco friendly and environmental issues within school which prepares children to live their future lives with consideration for global issues. There is one eco councillor from each class in Key Stage 1 and 2.

To ensure our school is eco-friendly and prepares pupils to live with reflection of the environment.
To make sure each class has a platform to voice their opinions.
To discuss and raise issues related to the environment

We are looking at supporting and encouraging our local wildlife this year. We have worked alongside the RSPB to put up more bird feeders in our school environment and are looking to encourage more birds throughout the seasons. We shared this with the whole school and are in the process of setting up a live feed from one of our donated bird boxes.

Reading Ambassadors

We value the views of our children about their school experiences and their learning. This year we have expanded our small team of Year 6 pupils, who are our designated Reading Ambassadors, with pupils from Year 5 to allow for greater role continuity year on year. The Reading Ambassador position is a coveted role which the children apply for.

Typically, our Reading Ambassadors are responsible for monitoring the library and keeping it organised, reading with younger children in school to promote reading for pleasure, and promoting reading across school by taking part in events such as World Book Week. New initiatives are planned for this coming year including opportunities to contribute to School Library displays and a new School Library newsletter.

In addition, this year will see all our Reading Ambassadors taking part in the Library Ambassador Programme in partnership with Worcestershire Libraries. This exciting opportunity will allow our Reading Ambassadors to develop new skills, and build their confidence, independence and leadership skills. They will meet regularly with staff from Malvern Library to organise reading activities for their fellow pupils to promote a love of reading.

The programme also has the aim of developing a strong relationship between the school and it’s local public library, and to raise awareness of library services across the whole school community.

Mental Health Ambassadors

The Great Malvern Mental Health Ambassadors provide opportunities for any child to talk to them about their wellbeing. They have been introduced in assembly and all wear badges so they can be identified by children throughout the day should they want support. They are currently working on modelling how to recognise and verbalise feelings and are taking the role of co-adventurer for children in the drop in clinic and throughout the school. The role of the Mental Health Ambassadors is to provide comfort, normalise these feelings and to sign post children to adults within school.

Play

Great Malvern Primary School’s Play Charter

All children and young people have the right and need to play; children should be free to choose what they do –lively or relaxed, noisy or quiet – with the chance to stretch and challenge themselves, take risks and enjoy freedom. The right to play is enshrined in Article 31 of the United Nations Children's Rights Charter (UNCRC)

At Great Malvern Primary School, we are passionate about ensuring that every child has both the right and the opportunity to play. Please refer to our Play Policy for further information that supports and underpins this charter.

Children can expect from adults in our school to:

We promise to protect children’s right to play

We promised to provide access to areas to play

We promise to play in all weathers across, across all of the grounds

We promise to come up with different, seasonal play opportunities

We promise to help children manage their own risks and allow children to play using their own imagination without steeping in unless needed

We promise to continue to provide resources for play

A child’s right to play – the right to rich play environment every day

What the adults in school will do to support this right	What the children will do to support this right	What the adults at home can do to support this right
Remove broken parts from the play area	Respect the resources provided	Respect the resources provided
Provide a OPAL Bin for children to put broken part in – to see if adults can fix these items or replace them	Help resource by bringing in unwanted loose parts from home	Help resource by bringing in unwanted loose parts from home
Help resource by bringing in unwanted loose parts from home
We promise to facilitate how to look after our resources

A child’s right to play – The right to play out every day, regardless of the weather

What the adults in school will do to support this right	What the children will do to support this right	What the adults at home can do to support this right
Ensure wellies (at the Welly Library) and waterproofs are available to those who need them	Wet wellies to access muddier areas and puddles	Send a pair of wellies in for children to wear at school
Ensure play happens in all safe weather	Wear a warm, waterproof coat when it is cold or wet	Send a spare pair of clothes in your child’s bag
Value all weather play and have a tolerance for a little dirt and mud	Bring a change of clothes in case a change of clothing is required	Value al weather play and have a tolerance for a little dirt and mud
Have regular OPAL assemblies where we talk about OPAL resources, good play how weather can playtime and how we can use this to ensure safe, risky, good play	Kell our Welly Library tidy
Ensure staff who facilitate play times wear high vis vest so children know to go to them for support

How Play Looks at Great Malvern Primary School

At Great Malvern Primary School, we are committed to providing high-quality play opportunities for all children. We believe that play is essential to children's physical, social, emotional and cognitive development and that every child has the right to access rich and varied play experiences every day.

Our Play Spaces

Our playground is divided into a range of play zones designed to support different interests, needs and styles of play. These include:

Mindfulness Area

Sports Area

Performance Area

Loose Parts Area

Blocks and Bricks Area

Mud Kitchen

Small World Area

Gym Equipment

Adventure Playground

Table Tennis

Scooters

Messy Play Area, including tuff trays with water play, large bricks, sand and creative messy art activities

Music is usually played on both the top and bottom playgrounds, creating a welcoming and positive atmosphere for play.

The top playground is designated for Pre-School and Reception children. This smaller space combines grassy areas with traditional playground facilities, allowing for a more relaxed approach to play zones that is appropriate for younger children.

Time to Play

Every year group has daily breaktimes and lunchtimes. Lunchtime lasts for one hour, providing children with at least 45 minutes of play time each day.

Children in Pre-School, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 also enjoy a 15-minute afternoon playtime. Additional outdoor play opportunities are embedded throughout our Early Years provision.

Forest School

All children participate in two separate Forest School blocks each academic year, taking place across different seasons. Sessions are led by a qualified Forest School Practitioner and place child-led play and exploration at the heart of the experience. These opportunities allow children to engage with nature, develop confidence, manage risk and build resilience.

Child-Led Play

Children are free to move independently between play zones during playtimes. Our play provision is centred on child-led play, enabling children to make choices, follow their interests and create their own play experiences.

We encourage children to:

Explore and be adventurous

Experience physical and mental challenge

Get muddy and dirty when appropriate

Develop independence

Manage appropriate risks

Engage with the natural environment

Our aim is to maximise access to outdoor and green spaces throughout the year whenever possible.

Inclusion and Equality

We want all children, regardless of disability, age, culture, ethnicity, religion, gender or socio-economic background, to have the time, space and freedom to play confidently with their peers in an environment where they feel safe, valued and included.

We recognise that some children, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), may require additional support to fully access their right to play. The variety of play zones and opportunities available on our playground are designed to support the diverse needs of all children.

Risk and Challenge

Regular OPAL assemblies are held to support children's understanding of risk-benefit thinking, self-risk management and safe play. Staff and children work together to model positive play behaviours and develop a shared understanding of how to use the playground safely and responsibly.

We recognise that "deep play" is particularly beneficial for some children. Where this is identified as important for a child's wellbeing and development, discussions take place between the Class Teacher, SENDCo and Trauma-Informed Practitioner to ensure individual needs are understood and appropriately supported.

Our Commitment

At Great Malvern Primary School, we believe that play should be joyful, inclusive, challenging and meaningful. We are committed to creating a school environment where every child can play freely, build friendships, develop confidence and experience the many benefits that high-quality play provides.

GMPS Play Policy 2026

Forest School

Forest School at Great Malvern Primary School

Our Forest School Ethos

The Forest School movement originated in the UK during the 1990s after British educators observed Scandinavian outdoor learning practices and recognised their potential to support children's development. At its heart, Forest School is founded on the belief that every child has the right to play, access nature, and explore the natural world in a holistic way.

Forest School focuses on developing children's emotional, physical, and social wellbeing through hands-on learning experiences in a natural environment. By encouraging curiosity, independence, resilience, and creativity, children develop a lifelong connection with nature.

At Great Malvern Primary School, this ethos is embedded throughout school life. Whether during playtimes, where play is highly valued, or during dedicated Forest School sessions, we recognise the importance of outdoor learning for all children.

Despite the demands of a busy curriculum, every year group is guaranteed two half-terms of Forest School each year, delivered in different seasons to allow children to experience the changing natural environment throughout the year.

Our youngest learners enjoy regular outdoor learning too:

Pre-School participates in Forest School every week.

Reception children take part in Forest Explorers.

These sessions take place in the Danish Garden, our specially designed outdoor learning space within the Early Years setting.

Children in Years 1 to 6 attend Forest School in our dedicated Forest School site. We have three Forest School Leads who are highly skilled and experienced members of staff. They hold Forest School qualifications, Forest School First Aid certification, and Level 2 Food Hygiene and Safety qualifications.

The Six Principles of Forest School

All Forest School sessions are based on the six principles agreed by the UK Forest School community:

Forest School is delivered according to recognised principles and criteria for good practice.

Forest School takes place in a woodland or natural environment, supporting the development of a meaningful relationship between learners and the natural world.

Forest School promotes the holistic development of all participants, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.

Forest School offers learners opportunities to take supported risks that are appropriate to both the environment and the individual.

Forest School is led by qualified practitioners who continually develop and maintain their professional practice.

Forest School uses learner-centred processes to create a community for development and learning.

What to Expect at Forest School

At Great Malvern Primary School, children are empowered to play, explore and learn in nature.

They are encouraged to take appropriate risks, learn how to assess hazards, and develop the skills needed to manage risks for themselves and others. This may include:

Climbing trees

Building and using rope swings

Creating zip lines

Using tools safely

Learning how to light and manage fires responsibly

Understanding fire safety and how to extinguish fires correctly

Children also enjoy cooking on an open fire, learning how to prepare food safely and hygienically while developing practical life skills.

Mud Kitchen and Water Play

Our Forest School site has its own water supply, allowing children to access water independently when playing in the Mud Kitchen and Mud Pit. Water adds another exciting dimension to imaginative play, exploration and creativity.

Our Forest School Chalet

We are fortunate to have our own Forest School Chalet, which houses a wide range of equipment and resources. Children are encouraged to access and use resources safely and independently, helping them develop responsibility, confidence and decision-making skills.

Clothing and Weather

For health and safety reasons, children must wear home clothes for Forest School sessions.

To protect against scratches, stings and changing weather conditions, arms and legs must always be covered. Children should wear old clothes and suitable footwear such as wellington boots, old trainers or boots that can get wet and muddy.

An important part of Forest School is learning about the weather and how it affects both our wellbeing and the activities we undertake. Children learn how to choose appropriate clothing, understand the risks associated with different weather conditions, and adapt their activities accordingly.

We use the BBC Weather forecast to inform our planning and run sessions in almost all weather conditions. Forest School will only be cancelled if:

Wind gusts are forecast to exceed 30 mph

Thunder or lightning is forecast

Therefore, waterproof coats are essential on wet days.

We also have a Welly Library that children can access if required.

Whatever the season, children will often return from Forest School wet, muddy, and happy after a valuable outdoor learning experience.

At Great Malvern Primary School, we believe that children learn best when they are given the opportunity to explore, discover, take risks, and connect with the natural world through meaningful outdoor experiences.