Candles

Welcome to Candles (Care and Learning at School)

Candles is the out-of-hours care facility at Heighington CE Primary School.

We provide before and after school care for children from 4-14 and are available every morning between 7:30am and 8:50am and every afternoon between 3:15pm and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.  Please note that – during the current Covid-19 pandemic – opening times have been reduced to allow for enhanced cleaning.  Until further notice, Candles is available every morning between 7:30am and 8:50am and every afternoon between 3:15pm and 5:00pm. 

Candles is led by Ms Ida Austin (Manager). 

Candles aims to provide:

• - A safe and secure environment
• - A pleasant and enjoyable experience that is as demanding upon the children as they wish
• - Opportunities to experience a wide variety of creative and physical activities beyond the normal school day
• - Time and space for children to relax and enjoy a quiet time if they so choose
• - A healthy breakfast and afternoon snack

Each child in our care under the age of 5 has a nominated Key Worker who is responsible for monitoring their learning and development whilst at Candles.  The Key Workers liaise closely with Reception Class staff in school.  The children each have a ‘Special Book’ which is filled with photos and examples of the activities that they have been participating in at Candles.  Parents are encouraged to regularly share this book. 

For further information or a copy of the Candles brochure, please contact:

Candles mobile – 07952 824996 during Candles hours

School office – 01325 300326 or email office@heighingtonprimary.org.uk at other times. 

Alternatively, a copy of the brochure and registration form is available on the school website www.heighingtonceprimary.org.uk