Does My Child Have To Attend For A Full Week?
Not at all. Children can attend for single days, multiple days, full weeks, or the whole holiday period – whatever suits you best.
What Times Does The Holiday Club Run?
Please ensure that your child(ren) are dropped off by 9.00am, so that they are ready to start the activity programme at 9.30am. We often have prize giving ceremonies at the end of each day and would therefore request that parents do not collect their children before 4:30pm to avoid disappointed children. Our Extended Day is available from 8–9:00am – 4:30 – 6.00pm (5:30pm on Fridays). During this time, the children will be fully supervised and able to enjoy various activities. Please note that we reserve the right to charge an additional fee if children are not collected by 6:00pm (£5 per additional 15 minutes). Parents running late are asked to call 01628 687440 at the earliest possible opportunity so that we can advise the staff accordingly. The phone is manned at most times but if you have to leave a message on the answer phone we will return your call as soon as possible. Our staff work very hard for us, but they are only paid until 6:00pm; we therefore kindly request that parents respect this timing.
How Is The Day Structured?
Each day is divided into different activity sessions, plus time for supervised morning, afternoon and lunch breaks. In addition to the activities highlighted on the timetable, options are given to children on a daily basis and are likely to include a choice from arts and crafts, sports games, computers, swimming, drama and board games.
What Should My Child Wear?
Children should wear clothes suitable for outdoor and indoor activities and craft sessions – for example – tracksuit, T–shirt and shorts, non-marking trainers and preferably another pair for outdoor use, swimwear and an apron/old shirt for creative sessions. Please mark all clothes clearly with your child's name, to assist in the return of lost items.
What Else Does My Child Need To Bring?
Please send your child with swimming kit, and a sun hat and sun cream for hot weather. Please ensure that sun cream has been applied before your child(ren) arrives. Unless you advise us to the contrary, we will remind and assist the children in applying the cream. All equipment is provided for all activities.
What Should My Child Not Bring?
Please ensure that children do not bring valuable toys and belongings, including Game Boys and mobile phones, as we cannot be held responsible if they go missing. If it is essential for a child to have a mobile phone to contact home, this will need to be handed to staff for safekeeping. If children are found to be using them during activities staff will keep them until the end of the day. Please note that there is no need for children to have money with them. We regret that we will not be able to compensate for any items lost on site.
Can My Child Choose What They Would Like To Do?
Over 7's have Options sessions each day where they will be able to pick which activity they wish to do from a selection offered. For the rest of the day they follow a planned timetable. For the younger children, the timetable will include a selection of activities including – Sports & Action, Design & Creativity, and Games & Relaxation. The activities will be targeted to the relevant age groups. Children will be encouraged to join in activities but no child will be forced to do an activity that he/she does not want to do.
What Is The Ratio Of Staff To Children?
The under 8's always have a 1:8 staff ratio in accordance with Ofsted regulations. The over 8's have 1 or 2 staff members per group dependent on the activity. We aim for an overall staff ratio of 1:10.
What About Special Medical Requirements?
Individual medical requirements are not unusual. Our staff are experienced in recording and carefully supervising participants who need medication. Please ensure any medication is clearly labelled.
What's The Food Like?
Our kitchens are serviced by experienced catering staff that consider the needs of the children and serve up nutritious, tasty meals each day. Individual dietary requirements can be met if requested prior to attending the Holiday Club.