The Balham Community Centre doesn’t offer a child-minding service out of hours.

However, we understand that parents sometimes ask Schools Out Club staff to child-mind their children. This policy aims to clarify some points regarding this private arrangement between staff and parents/carers

The Balham Community Centre will not be responsible for any private arrangements or agreements that are made.

Out of hours work arrangements must not interfere with a staff member’s employment.

Confidentiality of employment must be adhered to and respected.

Parents should be aware that other adults accompanying the child-minder may not have the relevant Criminal Barring Service clearance, and may not be appropriate for them to care for children.

The Balham Community Centre will not be held responsible for any health and safety or other issues that may arise from these private arrangements.

The Balham Community Centre has a duty to safeguard all children whilst on our premises and in the care of our staff, but this duty does not extend to private arrangements between staff and parent/carers outside Schools Out Club hours.

If a staff member is to take a child out of club at the end of the session, the Club Manager will need written parental permission. The staff member and child will not be covered under the Balham Community Centre insurance for any private arrangements.