Information Pack for Holiday club with Frequently Asked Questions.

                             The full Parent Pack can be downloaded from:

                                              www.cwr.york.sch.uk

               Examples of trips & activities held during a holiday club:

    Trips will be as follows: All children need to arrive by 9.00am.

 Half days not available on trip days. Trips are subject to change

at short notice. Additional costs for trips below in How Much?

                                                                   For current details see the Happy Holidays advert in Shine.

                                      Some questions answered…

           Who is the Holiday Club for?

         The club is for children aged 4 years to 11 years 11 months.

         We aim to provide a fun and safe environment for children to play.

         The scheme has a maximum of 30 places per session and children

         can be booked in for as many sessions as required. There are flexible

         2 and 5 hours session available as well as full days. Places are awarded

         on a first come first served basis so it is advisable to book early.

           How much does it cost?

         The scheme costs £20 per full day; £10 for a flexible 5hr booking and £5 for a

         flexible 2hr session. Cheques should be made payable to Kool Kids Club and

         payment sent with the booking form. The children go out each Wednesday

         and costs for the trips need to be paid in cash on the day of the trip. Costs

         vary according to the trip. We also ask that on trip days children are booked

         in for the full day.

             How can I make a booking?

        You can obtain a booking form if you do not already have one from Sally

        on 07503020035. Or email koolkidsclub@cwr.york.sch.uk. If your child has not

        attended before you will also receive a parent pack which should tell you every

        thing you need to know. All you need to do then is complete the relevant

        sections of the parent pack and return it with your booking and payment to:

         Kool Kids Club, Clifton with Rawcliffe Federation, Junior School Site,

         Rawcliffe Drive, York YO30 6NS

          What do the children do on the scheme?

         We aim to provide a fun packed activity plan (see back page) which will include

         craft activities, sports coaching, games and outdoor play. The scheme aims to

         provide  a range of activities to cater for individual preferences in an inclusive

         environment.

Other important information:

Packed lunch

Children will need to bring a packed lunch, (in a back pack on trip days)

Please label lunch boxes. We will provide a healthy snack in the morning and

afternoon and water is available at all times for the children.

Clothing

Please ensure that your child has suitable clothing and footwear including a waterproof

coat, sun cream and hat every day. Please label all items of clothing and footwear.

In case of accidents

A minimum of one playworker will be a qualified first aider and a first aid box is available. Every accident will be recorded and reported to you when you collect your child.

Medicines

Playworkers can only administer medicines that have been prescribed by the Doctor to

your child and have been given for a period of 24 hours before attending the club.

If your child needs an inhaler, please ensure that it is clearly labelled and given to

staff;it will be given to the child if necessary for self-administration.

Insurance

Kool Kids is covered by public liability insurance.

Please ensure that your child does not bring any of the following to the club: sweets, money,

mobile phones, expensive or precious items unless there are special circumstances.

NB anything brought from home is not the responsibility

of the play workers or the club.

                                Information Pack with Frequently asked Questions about

                                                  Breakfast and After School Clubs.

Activities held during Breakfast & After School Club:

The Holiday Club runs on teacher training days and every School

Holiday. We open at 8.00am and close at 6.00pm. Bookings can

be full days; flexible five hours or flexible  two hours sessions in

 that time period. Wednesdays are trip days and only full day

bookings are available.

The activities and themes of the Holiday clubs usually detailed in the

Shine magazine available from www.yor-ok.gov.uk/shine.

 We are closed from 24th December to the 31st of December and

 all Bank Holidays.

Breakfast Club Phone Number: 07963067436

After School and Holiday Club Phone Number: 07503020035

For more details email: koolkidsclub@cwr.york.sch.uk.

 or go to www.cwr.york.sch.uk.

We are currently in the process of updating our Daily Operating Procedures this website will be updated regularly to reflect these changes.

                                 The full Parent Pack can be downloaded from:

                                                        www.cwr.york.sch.uk

Some questions answered…

How will you help my child settle in?

After the initial family visit we offer one hour settling in sessions where

your child comes to play, usually on a day they are booked in for. We

buddy the children up by introducing your child to all the children and

asking who knows them and who will look after them. We have a key

worker system and staff members are responsible for checking that

the children are happy, settled and their individual needs are being met.

What happens if my child has an accident?

A minimum of one play worker will be a qualified first aider and a first aid

box is available. Every accident will be recorded and reported to you

when you collect your child. We will contact you immediately about any accident to the head or if hospitalisation is required.

What do I do if my child requires medicine?

Play workers can only administer medicines that have been prescribed

 by the Doctor to your child and have been given for a period of 24 hours

before attending the club. If your child needs an inhaler, or epipen please ensure that it is clearly

labelled and given to staff; it will be given to the child if necessary for self-administration.

If medicine is required on a regular basis we will set up a health care plan with you.

This will be discussed on your family visit with your child.

How do you organise the routine here and how will my child

 know what happens during a session?

We have a visual timetable which shows what happens and when.

The children vote to decide what activities they want to do.

What kind of play activities do you provide here?

We have bikes, scooters, creeper scooters, and roll-a-round boards

to promote gross motor skill development. Creative play opportunities

 include: sand, clay, plasticine, play dough, painting and chalk. We have

 role-play equipment, den building, and small world & fantasy figures for imaginative play.

Our construction toys include Lego, K’nex and Meccano brio.

We also have the use of the school computers and a variety of other electronic gaming

which includes karaoke and dancing.

Drawing,paper craft, collage & jewelry making are part of the indoor activities.

My child is very bright- how will you encourage his learning?

Each child has a key worker and planning for their next steps is done

 through our Early Years Foundation Stage planning. All the children are involved in the planning

and their interests are noted, they are consulted

on what equipment we should buy for the club when we are applying for funding.

Can my child choose where he wants to play: inside or outside?

Your child can chooses to play outside or inside until 5.00pm depending on the weather

 and number of children attending.

Can my child bring toys from home?

Children are not allowed to bring toys from home in case of loss

Damage or theft. NB anything brought from home is not the responsibility

of the play workers or the club. Our insurance does not cover personal property.

Kool Kids is covered by public liability insurance. Please ensure

that your child does not bring any of the following to the club: sweets,

money, mobile phones, expensive or precious items unless there are

special circumstances.

 What kind of food choices do you provide here?

  At Breakfast Club children can choose from a variety of cereal, toast and

 yoghurt with a drink of milk or fresh orange . In After School Club a healthy

snack of fruit/salad with cooked meats/ cheese/spreads and/or crackers/

 pitta pockets/wraps is provided between 3.30 - 4.30pm from menus chosen

 by the children. Water is available for the children to drink. Hot chocolate

 drinks are provided in winter.

Can my child bring snacks from home?

Yes if they are healthy ones. No fizzy drinks or sweets are permitted.

What would happen if my child was not feeling well or was

tired and needed to lie down for a while?

We would find out what was wrong with the child, provide first aid

where appropriate and ring their parents. We have soft mats, cushions

 and a blanket for them to lie on if they needed a sleep. We would also

 ring their parents to inform them.

What clothing should I provide for my child?

Please ensure that your child has suitable clothing and footwear including

 a waterproof coat and sun cream with a  hat for summer. Please label all your child’s belongings

including items of clothing and footwear.

 Lost Property: We do not have any facilities to store lost property.

 To avoid losing anything please ensure that all shoes, clothing,

lunch boxes and bags are named.

What happens if I need to get someone else to collect my child?

All children must be collected by the people designated to collect them on

their registration forms. The person must be aged 18 yrs or over to collect

 a child under the age of 8 and 16yrs old to collect children over the age of

 8. If the main Carer or Parent is unable to collect their child on time they

may ring the club on 07503020035 and speak to the Manager informing

them of alternative collection arrangements that have been made. In this situation persons not recorded in the

Emergency Contact section of the registration document may be used. However a password will be required

                       Kool Kids Club Training Days & Holiday Booking Form

January-December 2011

           Dear Parents/Carers

This booking form replaces the individual booking forms for last year. Details of activities will

           be advertised in Shine. It costs £10.00 for a five hour session. £20.00 for a full day & £5.00 for

           2hr slots. Trip days are full days only.

Should you require childcare during any holiday or training day, please complete this form,

            return it along with payment for the first week (please write your child’s name on the back

 of a cheque) to Kool Kids Club, Clifton with Rawcliffe Primary, Eastholme Drive, York, YO30 5TA

or email: koolkidsclub@cwr.york.sch.uk

        Children’s Names ……………………………………………………………………….. ……………….........

       Address…………………………………………………………………………………………………….............

      Emergency Contact Numbers ………………………………………………………………………....................

      Food Allergies/ Individual Needs or Requirements ………………………………….......................................

……………………………………………………………………………..................................

      No child will be allowed on any trips without appropriate clothing and footwear.

      Children need to arrive by 9.00am on trip days.

           Permission for trips will be made on one form which will be given to you to sign on the first day of the year your child/children attend a Holiday Club. This booking form along with the permission form will be available online from: www.cliftonwithrawcliffefederation.york.sch.uk.  Or www.yorkchildcare.co.uk.

Please see enclosed booklet for other information about Kool Kids Holiday Club. Prices are subject to change at short notice.

Trips are to Wednesday: Clifton Backies where the new forest School of the Early Years Partnership is up and running and Friday:  To the Bike Rescue Projects Hub and Bike Store where we will be choosing recycled bikes for our club. Please complete the letter of permission if you want your child to cycle on either of these events.