Yes. There is a section on the registration form to complete. If a child has an allergy we ask the school to provide food which is suitable. We also have a list of children with allergies displayed in the kitchen for all staff to check.
Yes. In most holiday club periods we run optional trips these are charged for separately. In the summer we also run a large trip to Camelot, Kidzone is closed on this day to anyone not attending the trip.
No. Some older children like to be with the younger children and vice versa. Any that prefer to be with their own age find a suitable room.
Yes. Breakfast club – Children can choose from cereal, toast, cheese toasties and other hot foods. Aftercare - a snack is provided the children can choose from healthy options such as cereal bars, yogurts, fruit and cheese and biscuits. Fruit, milk and water is also available all evening. Holiday club – For breakfast there is a choice of cereal or toast. Lunch is provided by the school, there is a choice of hot or cold meals. In the afternoon a snack is provided as described above.
No. Due to each room having a different purpose the children find their own natural balance of where they want to be such as younger children in the role play and construction room and the older children in the computer suite and games room.
Yes. Our last inspection was in October 2006 we were given the overall grade of good. A copy of the report accompanying the inspection can be found at www.ofsted.gov.uk or on the notice board in the cloakroom in the Kidzone building.
A calendar is sent out in advance asking you to circle the days which you require for the following term, once it is returned to the office a confirmation of the dates is sent out. We are also flexible and take bookings the day before or on the day providing we have a place. Additional bookings can be made via email, fax, telephone or post.
We are registered with Ofsted to have 80 children at one time.
We provide one art/activity and one game per evening which is directed by the staff on a rota system. The rota for the week is displayed in the cloakroom. In the holiday club we have one art/activity and game in the morning and afternoon of each day. The children are asked if they would like to join in the staffs activities or continue free play. During the holidays we make full use of the schools facilities, sports hall, swimming pool, tennis courts, gym and the fields. In holiday club we have themes and topics and base the activities around them.
We operate a cancellation policy. It states that cancellations must be made 3 full working days beforehand, failure to do so will result in payment in full.
If your child is unable to attend due to sickness and you have not followed the cancellation policy you will incur the normal charge for their place.
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One member of staff to every 8 children.