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About Us
The Club was born over a coffee by two working parents, Odette and Hannah, struggling to resolve their own challenges with childcare alongside their career commitments after 3.30pm. Meetings were held to pitch demand with the Head Teacher at the time and Governing body that this was a necessary and much needed service. They agreed to a trial based on a combined skillset between us, and, as a result, The Club @ Akiva opened in January 2014 to nine children.
With a small but solid start, bookings gathered traction and we reached capacity within two terms. We currently remain fully booked with a significant waiting list once Ofsted registration determined maximum capacity (based on venue measurements).
News travelled fast within the community and we were then approached by Wolfson Hillel to become their sole provider. Hillel had experienced a sudden shut down by the previous provider and needed emergency setup. We stepped in and opened and The Club @ Hillel remained open for key worker families during lockdown.
Etz Chaim then approached us, and we established our third setting with The Club @ Etz Chaim for Breakfast and Afterschool for this one form entry, local community school.
Finally, The Club @ Rimon opened to provide afterschool care for their growing school.
We offer Ofsted registered settings with a fluid play, screen free environment, providing safe and warm care for busy families.
Meet the Team
Our team is the heart of everything we do - passionate, caring, and committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for every child.
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Director
Odette Cohen
Odette gained her degree in Performing Arts at the prestigious Royal Conservatoire Glasgow, before qualifying with a post graduate degree in secondary education. Odette has worked extensively in largely deprived secondary schools in management roles both pastorally and subject based, up to head of faculty level. She worked on the panel for the institute of education recruitment process, mentored trainee teachers, consulted and appeared on Robert Winston's “Child of Our Time” programme, and has produced resources for teachers throughout the Key Stages.
Odette has an extensive knowledge of children and teens and safeguarding. She writes many of the policies held by The Club. When observed by the Chief Ofsted Inspector he described her practice as ‘the finest teaching he had seen in London’. She is firmly the Front Office of The Club.
Odette has 3 sons who attended Akiva, the eldest currently works as a student supervisor for The Clubs.
Director
Hannah Mindel
Hannah is a Chartered Accountant who qualified and worked at one of the largest, International Accountancy Firms for many years working as a Senior Manager responsible for managing client projects and teams. Hannah was heavily involved in recruitment and training, progressing on to work as a Business Advisor at a Finchley charity.
Despite some time as a Youth Leader in her teens, Hannah is firmly the back office of The Club dealing with your bookings, waiting lists, payments and the company’s accounting and regulatory requirements.
Hannah’s two children attended The Club @ Akiva when it opened and one of them now works in our settings with the second soon to follow.
Operations Manager
Beritan Kahye
Beritan is a criminology graduate whose passion for working in early years led her to a different career path.
Many of you know that Beri started her work at The Club as a setting supervisor The Club @Rimon. As The Club grew, she progressed into the role of our Operations Manager.
Beri works very closely with both Odette and Hannah. She assists Hannah in the back office, responding to absence e-mails, termly bookings and leading on resource management. She additionally supports Odette with recruitment, and regularly visits The Clubs consulting with staff in sessions ensuring the focus can be on your children.
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What Parents Say
What We Offer?
Breakfast Club
Start your child’s day with a healthy breakfast and engaging activities for a calm start to their day.
After-School Club
Fun, creative, and structured after-school care, where children can relax, play, and learn in a safe environment.
Wraparound Care
Designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, ensuring your child is cared for when you need it most.
Why Choose Us?
Convenient Location
All services provided at your child’s school, eliminating the hassle of additional travel.
Experienced Staff
A passionate team of trained professionals dedicated to your child’s well-being and happiness.
Engaging Activities
From arts and crafts to sports, every moment is thoughtfully planned to inspire and delight.