Stanford Le Hope Children’s Centre Copland Road

Stanford Le Hope Essex

SS17 0DF TEL: 01375 643683 MOB: 07880 543561

Email: et-kidsclub@Tiscali.co.uk

Prospectus Nursery

Breakfast Club Afterschool Club

Holiday Club

11th Edition Sept 11

2 Jul-11

Our Philosophy

Welcoming children from aged 18 months to our Provision, East Thurrock Nursery and Out of School aims to provide a caring environment where children interact with other children and adults on what might be their first venture away from home. Stimulating play activities help them learn to make friends, take turns, share and negotiate, enabling them to develop their full potential. We feel that when children are relaxed, safe, valued and having fun builds their confidence and develop independence making them happier to learn and of course paving the way for their move onto primary school. Once your child has started school, we offer a full wrap around care facility. This includes breakfast , afterschool and holiday care. Care is provided from our spaciously designed rooms within Stanford Le Hope Children's Centre. I hope this guide provides all the information you require, but if you have any queries or wish to make an appointment to view our facilities, please contact me on 01375 643683 during the office hours of 8.00am-5.00pm. We welcome visits any day, so please call to arrange a time.

Linda Wade

General Manager

Policies and Procedures (copies can be obtained from the office) Special Education Needs Child Protection Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Behaviour Management Safety Health and Hygiene Fire Diet Payment

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Index Contents Page Number Our Philosophy 3 Our Staff and Premises 5 Nursery Admissions Hours Key Persons Settling in Parent Helpers Arrival and Collection of Children Positive Behaviour Management 6 Fees Health Medicines Clothing Jewellery Education Links with schools 7 A Typical Nursery session 8 Out of School Breakfast Club Afterschool Club Holiday Club 9 Menus 10 Fees and Bookings 11 Positive Behaviour Management Health Medicines Education Child Protection Procedures 12 Application forms Nursery 13 Out of School 14

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Our Staff and Premises

We pride ourselves on our high ratio of staff to child ratio and always aim to have 1-4 in our Blue Room, 1-6 in Green and Yellow Room and 1-8 in our Out of School care. Staff attend training courses to continue their professional development for example in Child Protection, First Aid, Special Educational Needs and Health and Safety.

General Manager Linda Wade Deputy Manager Jean Simmonds Administrator Sue Batterham

Nursery Blue Room (18 months-3 years) Lisa Whitehead Room Leader Danielle Holton Caroline Miles Donna Moughton Julie Payne Lianne Taylor Billie Collett Green Room/Yellow Room (3 years - 5 years) Lara West Room Leader Nicola Parkin Julia Tappin Pat Towli Natalie Vice Leanne Huddart

Out of School Wrap around care Jennifer Newton Team Leader Leanne Huddart Team Leader Jackie Carter Gill Cootes Danielle Holton Caroline Miles Julia Tappin Lianne Taylor

Ofsted Registration Number EY321319 The Management East Thurrock Kids Clubs Ltd is a privately owned company. It works in partnership with Thurrock Councils Early Years Department, with special input from Judith Twani our Education Consultant and Lieanne Bayliss our Inclusion officer. The group was last inspected in February 2010 and received Good in all areas with outstanding aspects. A summery of the report is available upon request. We are keen to work with all our families, to offer the best possible care to all our children. Premises We are situated in Stanford Le Hope Children Centre. East Thurrock Nursery and Out of School Provider operates from a self contained area within the centre. The area consists of three large play rooms, dining room, homework room, sensory room, sleep area, kitchen, toilets and baby changing facilities. Externally we have a large secure playground with a soft play area and a decked area with flower beds.

5 Jul-11

Nursery

Admissions Children are eligible to attend the Nursery once they are 18 months old. We recommend that children attend a minimum of two sessions per week. Further information regarding our admissions procedure can be found in our Admission policy.

Hours The Nursery is open from 7.00am-6.45 for full day care. Sessional care is offered term time only with the morning session 8.45am-11.45am, Lunch Club 11.45am-12.15pm and the afternoon 12.15pm-3.15pm (these sessions can be linked). Children attending Lunch Club bring their own packed lunch and are supervised throughout the lunch time period.

Key Person When a child begins Nursery they will be allocated a key person. This means that each member of staff has a special responsibility for a small group of children. This helps to ensure that in a large group, each individual child’s needs are met. We operate a shared caring approach, where an experienced and junior member of staff, share the responsibilities. The key person is a useful point of contact for parents. Individual records are kept by the key person. These are confidential and parent’s input is welcome.

Settling in Starting Nursery is obviously a big step in a child’s life and the way in which a child respond will vary. Some feel at home immediately, whereas others it may take some time until they feel comfortable. We therefore encourage parents and carers to stay with their child, if necessary, until they feel confident in their new environment.

Parent Helpers We acknowledge the invaluable contribution parents can make. So if you have time to help, please let us know. Not only does this help staff in a practical way, it allows a familiarity with Nursery, with the other children, and with the facilities way, so that Nursery becomes a shared experience, encouraging a sense of belonging and community atmosphere.

Arrival and collection of children Doors open for the sessional care at 8.45am and until then parents and children are able to wait under a canopied area, by the main doors. When collecting your child at the end of their session, parents are requested to wait by the main doors, and then each child is passed out individually. If anyone other than previously authorized persons are to collect your child, then we need to be informed either in writing or in an emergency by phone, where a password will be issued by the office. If permission to realise your child has not been arranged, then the Nursery cannot legally release the child into someone else’s care.

Positive Behaviour Management Staff, volunteers and students use positive strategies for handling any inconsiderate behaviour, by helping children find solutions in ways which are appropriate for the children’s ages and stages of development. Such solutions might include, negotiation, intervention, diversion and distraction. Our full Behaviour policy is available upon request.

6 Jul-11

Fees

The fees are £9.00 per morning or afternoon session and £1.50 for lunch club. Additional hours are charged at £3.00 per hour. Parents are billed at the beginning of each half term. If half termly billing presents a problem then please ask to speak to the supervisor to discuss alternative arrangements. There can be no refunds or reductions if your child is sick or on holiday; this is to keep your child’s place at Nursery secure There is Government funding available for all three and four year olds, from the term after the child’s third birthday. The funding covers up to 3 hours of Nursery care, 5 times a week. Extra sessions and Lunch clubs are available but are charged at the above prices. We are unable to “swap” sessions on a random basis although we try to accommodate any extra sessions required. They will be charged at the full amount. We require two weeks written notification if you wish to withdraw a child from one or more sessions, otherwise you will remain liable to pay the fees. (Non payment of fees after four weeks may result in the child’s place being suspended.)

Health

In cases of sickness, diarrhoea or infection please do not return your child to Nursery until 48 hours after the end of the illness. If a child becomes unwell in Nursery, they will be supervised in a quite area until arrangements can be made to go home.

Medicines

If you child requires any medication whilst at Nursery, we would need you to complete a medication form stating, name of medicine, dosage, time to be given and your signature before we can administer it. Children that require emergency medicine to be kept on the premises, such as Asthma pumps, must have their form completed and held on file for when necessary. For life saving medications, such as Epipens, additional procedure are needed, and we ask that you discuss this with your room leader or a member of the management team.

Clothing

Children wear aprons when necessary for messy play but accidents do occur, so it is better not to send children in their best clothes. Please could you provide a coat in cold weather, and whenever necessary provide a sun hat and apply sun cream. All clothing should be clearly marked with your child’s name.

Jewellery

In the interests of safety, we request that you child wears as little jewellery as possible.

Education

The Nursery follows the Government Early Years foundation Stage curriculum. Through both adult and child led activities, we aim to ensure that all children meet their full potential.

Links with School

During the half term prior to your child starting school, we endeavour to invite their teacher to Nursery. We have good links with local schools and feel that this helps to ensure a smooth transition from Nursery to primary school

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A typical Nursery Session 7.00am until 8.30am Breakfast is served Children take part in quite activities until the school morning starts 8.45am or 12.15pm Welcome and registration Every one places their name card onto the registration board. The register is then called. The children will take part in show and tell or a story/song time. 9.15am or 12.45pm Free play activities The children move freely between a selection of activities for adult and child led games. 10.00am or 1.30pm Outside/physical play We try to go outside whatever the weather; so we ask for children to have the appropriate clothing with them. Outside activities might include car and bikes, bats and balls or a listening walk. 10.30am or 2.00pm Snack time The children wash their hands and sit down in small groups with an adult for snack. This is either fruit or a healthy alternative, with milk and water to drink. This is an enjoyable social time with lots of interaction and chatting. 10.45am or 2.15pm Focus activities The children are divided into small groups. Each group takes part in a focused activity with their key person. Activities such as painting, gluing, sand, water and dough along with construction, math’s games, role play, emergent writing will be planned for this time. We strongly believe that Learning through play encourages a child’s confidence and develops all areas of their learning, in line with the governments Early Years Foundation Stage strategy. 11.30am or 3.00pm Round up and carpet time We talk about our day and the things that we have enjoyed. We sing songs and listen to a story. 11.45am or 3.15pm Home time for sessional care Children put on their coats, and sit at the table to await collection by their parent or carer. 3.15pm until 3.45pm Free Play Children take part in a range of free play activities 3.45pm until 4.15pm Dinner Time The evening meal is served 4.15pm until 5.00pm Focus activities Children are encouraged to take part in small groups in a wide range of activities. For example painting , gluing, sand, water and dough along with construction, maths games, role play, emergent writing and board games. We strongly believe that Learning through play encourages a child’s confidence and develops all areas of their learning, in line with the governments Early Years Foundation Stage strategy. 5.00pm until 5.15pm Story and rhyme time 5.15pm until 6.00pm Free play activities 6.00pm until 6.15pm Snack time This will be milk or water with a light snack i.e. Toast or fruit 6.15pm until 6.45pm Free play activities All activities are planned through careful observation of the children’s needs and evolve as the children get closer starting school. They are linked to the early years foundation stage.

8 Jul-11

OUT OF SCHOOL SESSIONS

Breakfast Club

Parents are asked to accompany their child to the main doors, where they will be meet by a team member. If you require messages to be passed to your child’s school, please pass a note to the team member, who will ensure that it is then passed onto the school. Children are encouraged to hang up coats and bags, before ordering their breakfast. Cereal, toast and a daily special are available until 8.25am. Fresh fruit juice, milk and water are available during this time. After breakfast, children take part in free play activities, such as board games, small worlds, role play or construction. At 8.25am, children tidy away, and line up with their coats and bags ready for school. The children attending the out of reach schools are accompanied by a team member on the mini bus to their school. Junior children are allowed to join their peers on the school playground when a school representative is on the grounds, and the Infant children are accompanied to their classroom. (Children are never left at school before the school day has officially begun) Children attending Stanford schools are walked to school by a team member.

Afterschool Club

Children are collected from their school by a member of staff. Staff are all in uniform and carry identification badges. Children from our out of reach school are then collected by mini bus. The bus is fully seat belted and the driver has undergone relevant CRB checks. Once the children arrive at the afterschool club, they are encourages to hang up their belongings on the pegs provided. The evening snack consist of the daily special or toast. Water and fruit squashes are available to drink. During the colder months hot chocolate or malt drinks are available. A wide variety of activities are offered during session, both inside and outside. From Computers and games consoles to cookery and art and crafts. Small world, role play, construction and board games are available for children to help themselves to from the cupboards. Homework is encouraged and help is always available. Activities area supervised and planned in advance and the displayed in the notice board. The session ends at 6.45pm Parents and carers collect their child from the main lobby. The main doors have a bell and are then opened by a member of staff. Parents must sign the register and collect any messages before leaving with their child. Authorised persons only can collect, if you are asking someone else to collect your child, we must be notified either in writing or by phone, where a password will be issued for security. The password will expire on the day. We are legally unable to release a child without prior consent from the parent.

Holiday Club

The holiday club operates during the school holidays from 7am until 6.45pm. Places can be booked from 4 hours to a full day. A packed lunch is required if your child is with us between 12 noon and 1pm. (Please no fizzy drinks) Breakfast is served from 7am until 9am, a light morning snack at 10.30am, Lunch between 12noon and 1pm and the evening meal at 3.30pm. The evening meal is cooked on the premises. A full program of activities is planned in advance.

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Specials Menu

Breakfast

Week one

Monday Scrambled egg on toast Tuesday Sausage sandwiches Wednesday Bacon and cheese croissants Thursday Dippy eggs and soldiers Friday Crumpets plain or with cheese

Week Two

Monday Spaghetti and hash browns Tuesday Egg in the hole Wednesday Cheese on toast Thursday Eggy mess Friday Bacon Muffins

Evening meal

Week one

Monday Spaghetti Bolognaise with garlic bread Beans or spaghetti on toast Tuesday Chicken Nuggets with croquette potatoes and vegetables Toasted sandwiches Wednesday Sausages with mash potatoes and vegetables Scrambled egg on toast Thursday Fish fingers with smiley faces, beans or spaghetti Macaroni cheese Friday Jacket potatoes with assorted toppings Cheese on toast

Week two

Monday Roast chicken & sausage Yorkshire puddings with roast potatoes & vegetables Beans and sausage on toast Tuesday Fish cakes and waffles with beans or spaghetti Ravioli on toast Wednesday Shepherd Pies with vegetables Baguette with choice of fillings Thursday Fajitas-Hot dogs, ham, cheese, Tuna, Sweet corn and cucumber Tomato, chicken or vegetables soup Friday Pasta Bake with garlic Bread Toasted Sandwiches

Week three

Monday Pizza muffins-ham or cheese with curly fries, beans or spaghetti Beans or spaghetti on toast Tuesday Lasagne with garlic bread Baguettes with a choice if fillings Wednesday Meat or cheese pie, mash potato and vegetable Macaroni cheese Thursday Toad in the hole with new potatoes and vegetables Scrambled egg on toast Friday Cheese and ham tagliatelle with warm bread Tomato, vegetable or chicken soup

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Fees and Bookings East Thurrock Kids Clubs Ltd have the following payment options: Book and pay as you go along This is for occasional bookings. Payment is required to secure the dates/sessions you require. All booking are non transferable and non refundable when giving less than two weeks notice in writing. Pay monthly or weekly on a continual basis by cash, cheque or vouchers. Payment is required by 1st every month for monthly payments and at the beginning of each week for weekly payments. When paying monthly, each month will fluctuate depending on the required days/sessions required. Equal Payments by standing order, cash or vouchers This can be for continuous bookings only. Calculations are taken on the amount of days/sessions you have requested over a period of time. The total due for that period is then divided by the amount of months and equal payments are made 1st every month.

HOLIDAY CLUB PRICE TABLE

We require two weeks written notification if you wish to withdraw a child from one or more sessions permanently, otherwise you will remain liable to pay the fees. (Non payment of fees after four weeks may result in the child's place being suspended)

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1 Child Each additional child

Breakfast Club 7am-school drop off

£4.25 £3.83

Afterschool Club School pick up-6.45pm

£10.50 £9.45

Amount of Hours 1 child Each additional child

4 hours £10.50 £9.45

5 hours £13.00 £11.70

6 hours £15.50 £13.95

7 hours £18.00 £16.20

8 hours £20.50 £18.45

9 hours £23.00 £20.70

10 hours £25.50 £22.95

11 hours £28.00 £25.20

12 hours £28.00 £25.20

Positive Behaviour Management Staff, volunteers and students use positive strategies for handling any inconsiderate, behaviour, by helping children find solutions in ways which are appropriate for the children’s ages and stages of development. Such solutions might include, negotiation, intervention, diversion and distraction. Our full Positive behaviour policy is available upon request. Health In cases of sickness, diarrhoea or infection please do not return the child to their club until 48 hours after the end of the illness. If a child becomes unwell in during out of school club, then they will be supervised in a quite area until arrangements can be made for them to go home. Medicines If you child requires any medication whilst at Out of school club, we would need you to complete a medication form stating, name of medicine, dosage, time to be given and your signature before we can administer it. Children that require emergency medicine to be kept on the premises, such as Asthma pumps, must have their form completed and held on file for when necessary. For life saving medications, such as Epipens, additional procedures are needed and we ask that you discuss this with your Room Leader or a member of the management team. Education Although the is no requirement to follow a curriculum, throughout our planning we encourage the use of our minds and thought process by making use of games such as cards (Maths) and Scrabble (English) and quizzes such as A-Z (a game where by you have to name a place (geography), famous people (history), etc. from A through to Z. This is a fun and often an unconscious way a child can learn and develop their minds. We also make use of the grounds to encourage physical activities and team games to encourage fitness and team building skills. Child Protection Procedures Any concerns about a suspected child abuse in any form will be refereed to Social Services in accordance with Thurrock Councils Child Protection guidelines.

FINAL NOTE We hop that you child’s time at East Thurrock Kids Clubs will be happy and a productive one. In the meantime if you have any queries whatsoever, please so not hesitate to speak to either Linda Wade or her Team Leaders. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR A FUTURE PLACE AT EAST THURROCK KIDS CLUBS, PLEASE COMPLETE THE ENCLOSED APPLICATION FORM. WE WILL ENDEAVOUR TO MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS HOWEVER, SESSION REQUESTS CAN NOT ALWAYS BE GUARANTEED.

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EAST THURROCK NURSERY (Out of school overleaf) APPLICATION FORM

1st CHILDS NAME ....................................................................... MALE/FEMALE 2nd CHILDS NAME ...................................................................... MALE/FEMALE DATE OF BIRTH ..............................................................................

ADDRESS ........................................................................................

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POSTCODE ..................................................................................... TELEPHONE NUMBERS HOME .......................................... MOBILE ...................................... Session times required (please tick boxes)

PARENT/GUARDIANS FULL NAME .............................................. PARENT/GUARDIANS SIGNATURE .............................................. DATE ...............................................

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Days Arrival if using full day Nursery

Sessional Morning Nursery

8.45am-11.45am

Lunch Club

11.45am-12.15pm

Sessional Afternoon Nursery

12.15pm-3.15pm

Departure time if using full day

Nursery

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

EAST THURROCK OUT OF SCHOOL CLUB (Nursery overleaf) APPLICATION FORM

1st CHILDS NAME ........................................................................ MALE/FEMALE 2nd CHILDS NAME ...................................................................... MALE/FEMALE DATE OF BIRTH ............................................................................. ADDRESS ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... ....................................................................................... POSTCODE .................................................................................... TELEPHONE NUMBERS HOME ......................................... MOBILE ...................................... Session times required CONTINUOUS ONLY (please tick boxes)

Occasional Booking (please tick box) PARENT/GUARDIANS FULL NAME ............................................. PARENT/GUARDIANS SIGNATURE ............................................. DATE ..............................................

Days Breakfast Club 7am-school drop off

Afterschool Club School pick up-6.45

Holiday Club Please state time

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

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