At Richard Coates we believe every child has gifts waiting to be discovered. Through a broad range of clubs, children can explore new interests in sport, music, the arts and the outdoors, and often uncover talents they did not know they had. Our vision, “Let your light shine”, is about helping every child find what makes them shine, and our clubs are one of the best ways we do that.

Clubs give children the chance to try something new, make friends across year groups and build confidence in a relaxed setting. They also help children practise our values: the kindness of a good teammate, respect for coaches and each other, and the perseverance it takes to master a new skill.

We offer a mix of before school, lunchtime and after school clubs, run by our own staff and by trusted local providers. The offer changes each half term so that different year groups get their turn and children can try a wide range of activities through their time with us. Places are often limited and clubs fill quickly.

Some clubs are free. Where a charge applies, it covers the cost of specialist coaches or equipment. If cost is a barrier to your child taking part, please speak to the school office in confidence.

We also offer instrumental music lessons for children in Year 3 and above, with tuition in brass, strings, woodwind, guitar and keyboard.

Shine Club

Shine Club, our wraparound childcare provision, runs every day before and after school. Breakfast Club opens at 7:30am and After School Club runs until 5:50pm, so clubs can fit around busy family routines.

Shine Club staff are happy to collect children from their club and bring them across once it finishes. This must be booked in advance through our School Gateway payment system. You can find more on our Wrap Around Child Care page.

This term’s clubs

Full details of the current clubs, including timings, costs and how to book, can be found in our latest letter to parents.