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Welcome to Claires Court Holiday Club

Claires Court Holiday Club - 2007/2008 Dates

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Crash Course Swimming Lessons

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Ofsted Inspection Report of Holiday Activities at Ridgeway

Who Are We?

We are Claires Court Schools, a group of independent day schools in Maidenhead operating from three sites around the town. Holiday activities are organised and run by the School utilising facilities, staff, students and procedures from within our own organisation.

All the standards and procedures, which operate within our academic environment, are applied to our holiday activities; with the difference obviously being that the emphasis is on leisure and pleasure rather than academic achievement!

Claires Court Holiday Club aims to provide holiday care that meets the needs of all children and their families alike. We have been operating for many years giving the Staff and Director a great deal of experience working with children and young people of all ages in a wide range of environments, so you can be confident that your children will be happy and have a great time with us.

Claires Court Holiday Club is a great way for children aged 3-12 years old to really enjoy their school holidays. Fun and adventure are on the menu every day. The daily activity programme is carefully structured to balance high energy action games with calmer fun based activities like Art and Computer Games.

Claires Court Holiday Club club is registered with Ofsted and works closely with Windsor and Maidenhead Early Years Directorate.

You and your child therefore benefit from:

• An exciting and entertaining holiday activity programme specialising in quality child care
  
  
• A safe, secure environment staffed and supervised by experienced personnel either working within or known to the school
  
  
• Comprehensive systems and procedures designed to ensure the safety and security of the children
  
  
• A high level of supervision
  
  
• All instructors and outside venues are checked out and known to the school
  
  
• A wide range of activities for children chosen to ensure they are kept fully amused and entertained as well as having the opportunity to try pastimes which may be new to them.

Parents Guide

The normal day starts at 9.00 am and finishes at 4.30pm

Mini Kidz is for children aged 3 to 6+ years. It runs on a flexible time scale dependent on the interaction of the children and their attention spans. They start the day with free play and then participate in a range of activities.

Kool Kidz is for children aged 7-12 years. It operates a more structured programme offering children the opportunity to choose activities from a limited selection on a daily basis. They start the day with a team game then filter into their chosen activity groups on a rota system.

Activities: Our programme always provides a wide range of activities from sports to art and crafts and computers to drama and dance..

Clothing: Children should wear play clothes and if you have one, an old shirt or apron for arts & crafts because the children can get very messy! Please do not bring valuables or treasured items. We take great care of the children and find it difficult to look after expensive belongings too!

Costs: Booking /guidance notes and cost calculators are contained on the booking sheet. The costs for extra activities, outings, extended days and lunches etc are shown on the booking sheet.

Extended day sessions are available from 8.00 am to 6.00pm (5.30 on Fridays) at an additional cost of £1.50 per family per half hour session. Please ensure you sign for your child when collecting from the end of day sessions.

External Activities: All instructors and venues for instruction are professional organisations and are well known to and vetted by the school.

First Aid: Staff receive basic first aid training with many staff holding a Paediatric First Aid Certificate, in addition there is always a fully qualified first aider available on site. We have incident/accident reporting procedures in place. Lifeguards are on duty when children are using the school swimming pools.

Lost Property: Please ensure all articles are clearly labelled and discourage your child from bringing valuables. Lost property will be held for four weeks and thereafter donated to charity.

Lunch on outings: When a packed lunch is required for outings it should be provided in a disposable carrier bag with disposable containers, thus relieving your child of being responsible for extra 'luggage' all day.

Meals: We offer cooked meals, weekly menus are provided. Children may prefer to bring a packed lunch. Children are provided with water, squash and a fruit snack at all break times.

Outings: Our regular contractor transports children on main outings in their coaches. These are all fitted with seat belts and ample supervisory staff accompanies the children. Those who do not wish to take part in the outings, remain on site with a full programme continuing to operate.

Staff: They are in many instances our own teaching staff, past pupils who are now under - graduates or sixth form students. All are known to us and have been fully vetted including a police check. These young people work long and hard with all the energy and enthusiasm you could wish to see.

Sun Cream & Sun Hats: Please ensure your child has an adequate supply of sun cream with them and a sun hat. We try to keep vigilant eye on them during the hotter sunny days but it helps if the older children are sufficiently aware to carry and administer their own sun cream.

Swimming: When we are based on the College site children will normally have the opportunity to swim. Please supply your child with a towel and swimming costume if you would like them to swim.

Transport: Transport to other activities and outings is usually in our own minibuses driven by staff who have undertaken minibus safety driving training. On occasion we may also use the RBWM outdoor education team who have their own minibuses that have seat belts fitted and driven by trained staff.

Contact Us

For more information or a booking form please
Phone: 01628 687440
Post: Claires Court School, Ray Mill Road East, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 8TE

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Claires Court Holiday Club
2007/2008 Dates

School Holiday Period	Days of Operation	Open to	Nos of Days	Location
Easter 31 March – 16 April	31 March – 4 April 7 – 11 April		10	Ridgeway
May Half Term 26 May – 30 May	27 May – 30 May		4	College
Summer 08 14 July – 3 Sept	14th July - 18th July	Claires Court Pupils Only	5	College
Summer 08 14 July – 3 Sept	21st July - 22nd Aug	Anyone	25	College
Summer 08 14 July – 3 Sept	26th Aug - 29th Aug	Anyone	4	Ridgeway
Summer 08 14 July – 3 Sept * Maidenhead and Bray Colts Cricket Week	28th July - 1st Aug 10am - 3pm	Anyone	5	Ridgeway

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Activity Detail

Summer 2008

The best summer ever starts right HERE!

This summer's programme is packed full of exciting, fun activities to entertain young people during the summer holiday. Claires Court Schools' Summer Holiday Club runs from 14th July - 29th August with a wide range of activities, professional visitors and coaching sessions on offer.

This summer all the activities are included in the daily cost with no extra charge for any of the special events. We are continuing to offer a wide range of options to children attending the Holiday Club. Our main aim is to ensure children are having fun and playing, providing a good way for them to develop their social, creative and physical skills whilst giving everyone the chance to participate in activities they enjoy.

Our caring and nurturing environment is ideal for our youngest children. Our specialist visitors will work with our Mini Kidz building skills in all areas and wherever possible we encourage the younger children to have a go at all the activities adapting the activities where appropriate.

Most days we will be offering choices from the following programmes:

Water Based Activities

The College has its own indoor pool giving Claires Court Holiday Club exclusive access every day. All children have the option to take part in one of our water-based activities at least once every day as well as an opportunity for a recreational swim (please ensure your child has swimming kit if they want to swim). They are accompanied by staff in the pool and a lifeguard is on duty at all times. We will be offering a range of activities in the pool to include:

• Distance swimming awards
• Learn to be a Rookie Lifeguard
• Snorkel and Flipper sessions (Bring your own equipment every Thursday)
• Water Polo
• Inflatable fun and floats

Eco Adventures NEW

If your family loves outdoor adventure, this is a perfect way to go wild. Our Eco Adventures offers a wide array of activities from bug hunting, worm farms and hanging baskets to camp building and wide games.

Don't miss the opportunity to meet our well-trained guides who will be able to point out what's special about local flora and fauna. They'll answer all of your kids' questions - and yours, too.

Chip and Pin NEW

Our new golfing equipment will give you the opportunity to practice your pitching, putting and drives. Come and see how you fair on our new golf course, and whether you are up to par with the crazy golf challenge. Nearest to the pin longest drive and chipping and putting competitions.

Smart Kidz Art

We have our own specialist Art Room where we will offer Arts and Crafts every day. All ages are exposed to opportunities for artistic self-expression and creativity. Our talented art educators work closely with children, providing the guidance and direction to help them initiate, develop and complete all types of artistic projects. There is always more than one project from which to choose.

Dance with Dance X Mania NEW

We are delighted to welcome Dance Mania to our weekly programme. Each week professional dancers from Dance Mania will offer a mixture of Hip Hop, Cheerleading, RnB & Street Dance. We are sure the classes will be very popular and attract a strong crowd from complete beginners through to professionals.

Hands On Science NEW

The Oxford Trust is pleased to be involved with Claires Court Holiday Club and has agreed to lend equipment for running various science workshops and activities. Each week there will be a different set of equipment with lots of opportunity to try it out. The equipment will include:

• K'Nex This popular construction tool can be used for a number of projects including bridge building, solar powered models and motorised buggies.
• Tower BuildingThis kit includes hole punches, nuts, bolts, masking tape and split sticks. These can be used to build rigid tubular structures with sheets of A4 paper.
• Wind Tunnels These two wind tunnels can be used for investigations into mechanisms, power generation and aerodynamics.
• Marble Mazes Use the kit provided to make a route for a marble to travel as slowly as possible without stopping. Kit includes boards, marbles, timers and various bits of junk including lolly sticks.
• Rocket Launchers We have two compressed air rocket launchers which are suitable for testing rockets made from paper. Make your own rockets and see how high you can launch them!

Themed Days

Wednesdays are when Holiday Club transforms itself into the theme for the day. Each week we have a different theme with children and staff encouraged to dress in the appropriate theme. The day consists of games, challenges, contests and activities with the chance to win prizes including a prize for the most creative costume. See the programme for each week's theme.

Chill Out Zone

With lots of activities on offer, sometimes children need some 'chill' time without being organised and directed. We provide an area to chill and enjoy activities such as videos, card games, board games, reading, colouring activities, paper folding, hama beads and many more quiet activities. Available throughout every day.

The programme below gives the main highlights and hopefully helps you plan your visits. The activities shown are not the only opportunities on offer each day. There are four main sessions each day and children will have up to three choices for each session.

Crash Course Swimming Lessons

We are delighted to announce that crash courses in swimming are being held over the Summer period at The College pool as part of the Claires Court Holiday Club programme.

The holiday crash courses provide an opportunity for children aged 3 years and above and of all abilities catering for the absolute beginner to the accomplished county swimmer to develop their swimming skills.

Each course runs for five days with half hour swimming on each day. The courses run for four weeks starting on 21st July, and cost £35. To secure a place you must complete a booking form and send your payment. If you attend Holiday Club on the day of your lesson we will deduct £7 from your Holiday Club fee making your swimming lessons FREE.

For more information, or to book for the swimming crash courses, please download Crash Course Swimming Lessons letter.

Claires Court Holiday Club invites YOU...

...To join us for our Summer Programme.

A couple of reminders:

• Book before 7th July and the daily cost is £30 per day per child
• Book after 7th July and the daily cost is £35 per day per child

Summer Programme 2008

14th - 18th July   at College
Week 1	Mini Kidz	Kool Kidz
Mon 14	Crafty Masks Come and make your own animal mask. We will be using different materials and resources to make an animal mask of your choice.	A Question of Sport Come and join us in the on site pool and try your hand at water polo, water basketball or even water volleyball. If you like getting wet then this is a day for you.
Tues 15	Dance X Mania All boys and girls are invited to join a workshop with professional instructors from Dance X Mania. Come and learn an interesting combination of moves with different styles such as urban dance, popping and boogaloo! If you love funky music and dance you'll love this
Wed 16	Theme Day - African Tribes Come and join in the African Rainbow Nation, dress up as an African tribe person, learn African style games and activities and get creative with our African craft projects.
Thur 17	Team AdventureOur very own sports day! Get into teams to take part in a variety of traditional sports day races, bring your trainers, you may win a prize.	Dream Team Adventures Learn to work together using the HOVERBOARDS, NEW MARBLE TUBES and our NEW HUGE HAPPY FUN BALL. Along with plenty of fun group games like Giants, Wizards and Elves or Pennies.
Fri 18	Strike it Lucky Join us as we venture down to the local bowling alley to see who will become the next Kingpin?
21th - 25th July   at College
Week 2	Mini Kidz	Kool Kidz
Mon 21	Little Chefs A Taste of Italy, come and make your own pizza, choose your own topping and even make the base from scratch. You will also have the chance to make a different kind of ice cream cone, Delicious!!!	Rookie Life Guarding Self-rescue, rescue of others, response to emergencies and water safety are the main elements of this valuable grounding in personal water safety which can be a great start to obtaining formal lifesaving qualifications later on.
Tues 22	Team Adventure Learn to work together in a team to build your own cardboard village. Make sure you wear your old clothes as this is going to be messy!!	Leaning Tower of Paper Take on some of the challenges that face engineers, you can design and build bridges, domes, skyscrapers, dams, and tunnels. Challenge your friends to building the highest tower and see who comes out on top.
Wed 23	Theme Day - Wrestling Nacho Libre Plenty of Mexican fun and frolics so come and test your skills against our very own Pro Wrestlers Disco, Swan and Lightening to name a few. Participants will learn fundamental wrestling skills with lots of games and competitions to help young wrestlers develop the balance and agility necessary for wrestling.
Thur 24	Dance X ManiaCome and learn various different freestyle techniques and moves from a professional dance teacher. If you love funky music and dance you'll love this.	Locking and Popping With Dance Mania tutors learn all about locking and popping! Locking is basically American street dance and an example of the movement is used by Janet Jackson in her rhythm nation video.
Fri 25	Crazy GolfCome and have a go at our very own mini crazy golf course.	NEW Chip and Pin Come and see how you fare on our new golf course, and whether you are up to par with the crazy golf challenge. Nearest to the pin longest drive and a chipping and putting competition.
28th July- 1st August   at College
Week 3	Mini Kidz	Kool Kidz
Mon 28	Team Adventure Biking decathlon - If you love to ride your bike this is the day for you. We will be making our own ramps and tracks so that you can test out your skills with bikes we will supply.	Biking Decathlon Bring your own bike and do various challenges and races. Circus Skills See if you can be the next circus clown and try out our circus activities from spinning the plates to juggling.
Tues 29	Bubble Workshop Make your own giant bubble wand to blow the biggest bubbles you have ever seen. We will be making a variety of different wands to see how big or small bubbles can be.	Marble Maze Create your own marble maze from our box of materials, see if you can complete all the challenges and then move the marble through the maze and see if you can beat your friends.
Wed 30	Theme Day - Samurai vs. Ninja Who will you be? A powerful samurai, who has dedicated his life to mastering the sword and becoming a fearless warrior? Or will you be a ninja, cunning and stealthy, who uses tricks, spells and exotic weapons to complete the mission. You choose your destiny.
Thur 31	Dance X ManiaCome and learn various different freestyle techniques and moves from a professional dance teacher. If you love funky music and dance you'll love this.	Hop in Hop out Join our Dance Mania instructor and come and learn various different Hip Hop techniques and specialist moves culminating in your own routine Kickball Get your kicking boots on because you need them for our very own version of kickball.
Fri 1	A Day at the Pictures All children have the option to visit the Cinema. Details of the film will be available nearer the date.
4th - 8th August   at College
Week 4	Mini Kidz	Kool Kidz
Mon 4	Wet and Wild If you love water you will love this, water bombs, water pistols and lots more. If you want to bring in your own water pistols, feel free. Children will need to bring in spare clothes if they want to join in as they will get wet!!
Tues 5	Team AdventureGiant art attack - If you love art this is the day for you. Come and join in with giant out door art and craft. Children are advised to wear old clothes, this will be very messy but great fun.	NEW Become the Creator K'NEX kits allow youngsters to build sophisticated working models of vehicles, robots, buildings and other creations both real and fictional. Design, build and test your very own models using our massive collection of K'nex Kit.
Wed 6	Theme Day - A Day at the Olympics Come and be a part of the Holiday Clubs very own Olympic opening ceremony and join in our very own Olympic challenges! Choose a country then dress to impress!
Thur 7	Cheerleading Make the Crowd SCREEEEEEEEEAM!!!! Put Some Extreme Funk, Urban Hip Hop and High Energy Cheer Motions into Cheerleading Cheers, Stunts and Dances culminating in your own routine.
Fri 8	NEW Under The Sea Assault Course Come and test your skills against this mighty challenge. Fun and frolics on this huge assault course bouncy castle. Speed trials, team activities, and a whole lot more. You don't have to be sporty to enjoy this bish, bash, bosh activity.
11th - 15th August   at College
Week 5	Mini Kidz	Kool Kidz
Mon 11	My Secret Garden Get ready for summer and design and make your own mini-modern garden. Yours could include patios, plants and planting schemes, gazebos, water features, swimming pools and play areas. Architectural model-making equipment will be provided to ensure a professional finish to your designs.
Tues 12	Team Adventure Treasure hunt - get into teams to win some great prizes. You will be hunting for American flags to get the next clue to find the hidden treasure.	Sky High Come and see how objects move through the air and how pressure has high expectations. The Sky is the limit with our very special Rocket Launcher.
Wed 13	Theme Day - Wild West The Wild West - Cowboys and cowgirls here we come. Round'em Up! You buckaroos will have a blast dressing up as a cowboy/girl. The best dressed cowgirl and boy will win a fab prize. With Wild West games and cowboy crafts this is the best theme day in the west!
Thur 14	Dance X ManiaCome and learn various different freestyle techniques and moves from a professional dance teacher. If you love funky music and dance you'll love this.	Street Dance Whether you want to be a dance pro, get in a little exercise, or just turn up the heat on these summer nights, this session simply can't be beat! Come and take your first steps into the latest dance crazes.
Fri 15	A Trip to the ParkToday we will be going to the park, bring a teddy for company	It's a Knockout You remember the TV show? Well if you don't then you are in for a physical and mental challenge
18th - 22nd August   at College
Week 6	Mini Kidz	Kool Kidz
Mon 18	Camping Day Make your own camp or bring your own small tent in to join in the fun to make our own camp site for the day.	The Ultimate Challenge Test yourself at our Ultimate and Extreme challenges. They will test your wit, your physical ability and your speed.
Tues 19	Funky Hair and Fancy dressMake your own camp or bring your own small tent in to join in the fun to make our own camp site for the day.	NEW'Ello 'Ello 'Ello Do you think you are the next Sherlock Holmes? Become a forensic detective and solve the mystery. Funky Hair & Nails Learn about nail art and shape your hair in ways you never thought could be possible or make your own jewellery or add a tattoo (not permanent).
Wed 20	Theme Day - A Day at the Seaside We may not have our own beach but we will certainly be getting wet. Do your sun dance to bring the best sunshine to this day of fun. Why not enter our Sand Castle competition and maybe you could win top prize.
Thur 21	High School Musical Do you long to sing and dance on the stage? Do you want to be involved in the next high school musical theatre. Boys and girls: come and learn all the songs and dance moves to High School Musical 2.
Fri 22	Fun Fair Your Fun Fair will be hosted by our very own entertainers and there will be something for everyone. Whether it be enjoying the side stalls, from Coconut Shy to Hoopla or to watching our fantastic Juggler. All this & much more to ensure that everyone has a day never to forget.
26th - 29th August   at Ridgeway, Cannon Lane Maidenhead
Week 7	Mini Kidz	Kool Kidz
Tues 26	NEW Eco Adventures Minibeast hunting, mammal walks and more! This eco themed day is spent watching, measuring and documenting the ecological wonders of Ridgeway's diverse grounds. Add in a couple of adventurous activities and you have the perfectly balanced day.
Wed 27	Theme Day - Indiana Jones Can you become the next whip lashing, guns blazing, treasure finding archaeologist. Well join us on this fun filled day and come and find out.
Thur 28	Cheerleading Make the Crowd SCREEEEEEEEEAM!!!! Put Some Extreme Funk, Urban Hip Hop and High Energy Cheer Motions into Cheerleading Cheers, Stunts and Dances culminating in your own routine.
Fri 29	Model Magic Come and join in the fun and make an animal using an amazing light weight modelling clay.	Young Robin Hoods Become the next Robin Hood and win the Prize for the best archer. Our very own instructor will introduce beginners and provide more challengers for more experienced archers.

Food & Drink

No added sugar squash and chilled water is freely available throughout the day. During the morning and afternoon, we take a short break when there is a fresh fruit snack and drink available for everybody. Lunch is served shortly after midday - either a cooked lunch chosen in advance from the menu below, or a packed lunch brought in from home. Please ensure that you include a chilled ice pack in the lunch box as we do not have a refrigerated area to store lunch boxes.

Anyone staying after 5pm will be served a choice of fresh filled rolls and low fat crisps, fresh fruit and a drink.
We pride ourselves in cooking mainly fresh, high quality ingredients. To enable us to place our orders with suppliers, we ask that if you require a cooked lunch for your child this should be ordered when pre-booking. We cannot accept lunch orders on the day. The cost of a lunch is £2.50 which covers the main dish, a pudding and a drink.

Please also let us know in advance of any vegetarian or other special dietary requirement that you would like us to meet.

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Menu One will operate on Weeks 1,4 & 7 (please remember we are closed Mon 25/8 for Bank holiday)
Main Course	Lamb Meatballs in a Tomato & Basil Sauce with Spaghetti	Mild Chilli Con Carne & Rice with Tortilla Chips	Breast of Chicken Fajita with Homemade Salsa & Sour Cream	Fish Fingers with Spicy Spirals & peas	Packed Lunch ~ Choice of Freshly made Turkey, Ham, Cheese Baguette. No added sugar Squash Low Fat Crisps
Pudding	Pancakes & Lemon	Fresh Strawberries & Ice Cream	Chocolate Angel Delight	Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream Tub	Low Fat Yoghurt & Fresh fruit
Menu Two will operate on Weeks 2 and 5
Main Course	Spaghetti Bolognaise with Mixed Salad & Garlic Bread	Oven Baked Fresh Pork & Leek Sausages, Yorkshire Pudding, Sweetcorn & Gravy	Breast of Chicken Thai Green Curry with Basmati Rice & Naan Bread	Baked Aberdeen Angus Burger with Salad & Jacket wedges	Packed Lunch ~ Choice of Freshly made Turkey, Ham, Cheese Baguette. No added sugar Squash Low Fat Crisps
Pudding	Strawberries & Ice Cream	Chocolate Angel Delight	A Selection of Melon	Vanilla Ice Cream Tub	Low Fat Yoghurt & Fresh fruit
Menu Three will operate on Weeks 3 and 6
Main Course	Fresh Cheesy Topped Shepherds Pie with Sweetcorn & Gravy	"Oven Q" Fresh Baked Jacket Potato, Sausage, BBQ Chicken Leg & Chinese Rib with Mixed Salad	Breast of Chicken Balti with Basmati Rice & Naan Bread	Breaded Pollack Fillet with Peas & Thick cut Chips	Packed Lunch ~ Choice of Freshly made Turkey, Ham, Cheese Baguette. No added sugar Squash Low Fat Crisps
Pudding	Fresh Pineapple & Ice Cream	Raspberry Angel Delight	Fresh Fruit Salad & Fan Wafer	Choc Ice	Low Fat Yoghurt & Fresh fruit

Prices and Payment Details

Early Bird Registration
Booking forms that are returned with full payment five days prior to the Holiday Club start date will be entitled to a discounted fee. Any bookings received after this date will not be entitled to our special discounted rates and normal daily charges will apply.

Bookings received by 07/07/2008 - £30.00 per day per child Bookings received after 07/07/2008 - £35.00 per day per child

Extended day sessions: Defined as any time outside of 9.00 am to 4.30 pm £1.50 for each HALF HOUR SESSION. This makes the cost £3.00 PER HOUR! Children attending after 5pm will receive a free light tea. We offer family discounts for the extended day, only one child pays, others in the family are FREE!

Please complete a Registration Form (PDF File) (if you haven’t already completed one) and return with booking form (PDF File) together with full payment made payable to Claires Court Schools Limited. PLEASE SEND TO:

Claires Court Holiday Club,
The College
1 College Avenue,
Maidenhead
Berkshire
SL6 6AW

Tel: 01628-687440

Ofsted
We are registered with Ofsted and inspected in April 2006. The report can be found here.

Childcare Vouchers
As a registered Childcare provider we are eligible to accept Childcare Vouchers. Childcare Vouchers can be provided via your employer to help contribute towards the costs of childcare while you are at work. They are the flexible, simple and cost effective way to help you cover your childcare costs. Please contact us if you require any assistance to enable you to access Childcare Voucher funding.

Charges

Discounted Period is available up to approximately five days prior to the Holiday Club starting. Please see Current Programme for cut off date.
Daily Rate during discount period	£30.00
Daily Rate after discount period	£35.00
Extended Day Charges (before 9am and after 4:30pm)	£1.50 per half hour per family
Lunch	£2.50

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS

These terms and conditions apply to the contract between parents and Claires Court Schools Limited for the provision of Holiday Club services. These terms and conditions do not apply to other out of school care services which Claires Court Schools Ltd makes available. Within this document the following definitions apply:

Holiday Club the generic name for out of school care services provided by Claires Court Schools Ltd which take place when school is out of session (i.e. during school holidays at half term and the end of term).
Principal One of the Principals of the Claires Court Schools Group or their authorised deputy.
Care Manager The manager with operational and administrative responsibility for the service.
Playwork Manager The manager with day to day responsibility for the service.
Parent The parent, guardian or carer of a child placed in the care of Holiday Club.

1 APPLICATION & REGISTRATION

2 ATTENDANCE
There is no minimum attendance as long as there are places available but attendance must be booked in advance. Within these limits there is freedom for the parent to select the length of care that they require subject to sufficient space being available. Parents should advise the Care or Playwork Manager in writing of intended absences. Where a child does not attend a booked session no reduction of fees is normally due.

3 ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Children should be brought at the booked time and positively delivered to a member of staff at the Holiday Club check-in. Children are to be collected promptly at the time they are booked till. Where a different person will be collecting the child, the parent must ensure that the Playwork Manager is made aware of this beforehand in writing. If a child remains uncollected at the end of the extended day provision the Playwork Manager will act in accordance with the Holiday Club Collection Policy.

4 SPECIAL NEEDS
Each child entrusted to the Holiday Club is recognised as an individual whose character will become well known to the Holiday Club staff with time. However parents know their own child much better than the Holiday Club staff ever will and it is required that parents fully advise the Holiday Club staff of any behavioural or medical problems. Where the child needs medicines to be administered the Holiday Club provision has established routines which must be followed by parents and which include the requirement for specific written instructions and for labelling of medicines.

5 IN LOCO PARENTIS
Parents must recognise and accept that while the child is at the Holiday Club the Holiday Club staff may act in loco parentis in the absence of the parent. Where possible the staff will contact the parent at the emergency contact telephone number advised but this will not prevent the Holiday Club staff from taking suitable action in loco parentis.

6 CHARGES, PAYMENT & CANCELLATION
Holiday Club charges are based on the type and number of sessions booked in each week. A schedule of charges is normally issued with the booking form. Full payment for Holiday Club is due at the time of booking. Holiday Club does not send reminders and reserves the right to cancel bookings and charge the appropriate cancellation fee where necessary. All cancellations must be received in writing, and will be confirmed in writing by the Holiday Club.

7 REFUND
If a booking is cancelled by the parent, the following refunds apply. Up to 14 days prior to the booking a full refund will be made. 14 to 7 days prior to the booking 50% of fees will be refunded. 7 days to 1 day prior to the booking 0% of fees will be refunded. Alternatively, any booking may be postponed and redeemed during the same holiday period subject to space being available. Claires Court Schools Ltd reserves the right to cancel Holiday Club or its courses, activities and timetabled events at any time. In the event of Holiday Club being cancelled a full refund will be given or a credit issued.

8 WATER BASED ACTIVITIES
All children participating in any activity that is based in or around a body of water must be water confident.

9 RULES & REGULATIONS
The parent and the child will comply with all rules and regulations of the Holiday Club as may be published from time to time. A list of Holiday Club Policies and Procedures is available on request and the documents may be viewed either on the Holiday Club website or at our venue during Holiday Club dates. Claires Court Schools Ltd reserves the right to refuse or exclude any person at any time prior to or during Holiday Club if in the opinion of a Principal that person is incompatible with the general well being and safe running of Holiday Club. In this instance no refund will be given and any costs incurred including any damage will be passed on to the parent.

10 CONCERNS & COMPLAINTS
Parents not satisfied with the care of a child must inform the Playwork Manager in accordance with the Holiday Club Complaints Policy.

11 INSURANCE
Parents must satisfy themselves that the child has the insurance cover required against accident and loss or damage to personal property while attending the Holiday Club. The Holiday Club does not provide or maintain any insurance covers beyond those prescribed by law.

12 COURT ORDERS AND PRECAUTIONS
Parents must inform the Principal in writing immediately of any court orders in relation to the child for example as to parental responsibility, residence, contact, prohibited steps, specific issues or periodical payments. It is the responsibility of the parent to inform the Care or Playwork Manager immediately and in writing and by a personal visit in case of urgency if the Holiday Club provision is required to give any special precautions for the protection of the child.