Every child is precious and unique.

Before and After School Club Information for Parents/Carers

Term time opening

Morning 7.45 – 8.55am Afternoon 3.15 – 6.00pm

St. Mary’s Diamonds

Manager: Karen Burgess

St. Mary’s C.E. (A) School

Manchester Road

Greenfield

Oldham

OL3 7DW

Telephone number: 07810 897 507

Ofsted Registration Number: 105723

St.Mary’s Diamonds

Introduction

Welcome to St Mary’s Diamonds, where every child is

precious and unique. Please take some time to read

this information booklet, which will hopefully answer

many of your questions about our Club

Staff Members

Manager Karen Burgess

Child Protection

Our Child Protection policy contributes to the personal safety of all children using the club through actively promoting awares, good practice and sound procedures. Karen Burgess , the Manager of Diamonds, has responsibility of all aspects of child protection awareness and implementing the policy and liaises with Mrs Hall, Head Teacher, St Mary’s Designated Safeguarding Officer. Comments and Compliments We appreciate your comments and compliments, as we strive to provide the best possible service to all out customers. Please complete our Diamonds’ questionnaire that evaluates our policy and practices each July and pinpoints areas for improvement. Complaints Should you be unhappy with our service, please speak to the Manager in the first instance, who will endeavour to resolve your complaint. Our full complaints procedure is available from the School Office.

Deputy Manager Gayna Jones

Liz Owen Joanne Jones Julie Rawsthorme

Marina Harrison Marie Wibberley

Aims of the Club St Mary’s Diamonds aims to:- provide an excellent service for parents and

children alike create a safe, well equipped, stimulating and

happy environment in which they can learn, play and socialise

provide a wide range of activities, meeting the needs of all abilities and age groups within the club

encourage children to participate in all activities and respond to their needs

Organisation St Mary’s Before and After School Care Scheme was established in March 1998 to provide a service to families needing child care that attend St Mary’s C.E. (A) School. The care scheme is managed by the Governors of St Mary’s and is operated by Karen Burgess as Manager and Gayna Jones Deputy Manager. There are several qualified playworkers who have many years experience and are encouraged to attend relevant training course.

Illness and medication Parents and guardians will be contacted immediately if a child is unwell or has a serious accident. Please inform us if any contact details change, it is important that we can contact you. Medication cannot be administered by any members of our staff unless life threatening e.g. asthma inhaler. First aid First aid will be given when necessary by a qualified member of staff and details will be recorded. Allergies and Dietary requirements If your child has any allergies or dietary requirements, please provide this information on their registration form and discuss it in more detail with the Manager if necessary. Operational details Where possible you will be advised in advance of any changes to the club. Equal Opportunities We recognise that all children who use the club have individual needs and requirements and the club aims to operate an equal opportunities policy

Care of your children Collection of children Please introduce yourself to the clubs manager and staff so that we are aware of the parents and guardians responsible for collecting each child. You must let us know if there is a change in routine and you have arranged for someone different to collect your child/children. Please be aware that if a child is left for an unacceptable amount of time and we are unable to contact you, or one of your nominated contacts, then our policy is to contact the police and social services. If you anticipate being late you must contact Diamonds in order for us to reassure your child. Behaviour Our behaviour policy states that all children will be treated with equal respect and concern. Disruptive and inappropriate behaviour will be diffused quickly. Appropriate action will be taken, in exceptional circumstances continuous inappropriate behaviours will result in loss of place at the club.

Policies and Procedures Our Policies and Procedures are available for you to view at any time and copies are available upon request. Key person Each reception child in a group setting must be assigned a key person. A key person has special responsibilities for working with a small number of children, giving them reassurance to feel safe and cared for and building relationships with the parents of the children in their group. Opening times and Fees

Morning session 7.45am- 8.55am £4.50 including drink and toast and cereal.

First evening session

3.15pm-5.00pm £5.25 including healthy snacks and drinks.

Second evening session

5pm-6pm £2.25

The scheme closes at 6pm if for any reason you are late there will be an additional charge of £5.00 for every 15 minutes. Activities All activities are intended to be fun, interesting and enjoyable for all the children. We aim for all children to be confident in their own judgement and decisions and to be happy and enjoy their time with us. All children have the opportunity to develop many skills and a wide range of activities are on offer including: Arts and Crafts – painitng, clay, model making,

drawing, colouring, cutting, sticking, cooking, knitting, sewing and many more seasonal and multi cultural activities.

Outdoor activities – we have a large selection of games to choose from which are suitable for all ages

Card games – Top Trumps, Uno, playing cards Dolls Construction including Lego, Duplo, Play Mobile,

K-nex and Meccano Baking Films

Holidays The club does not operate during the holidays at present.

Administration Booking All sessions must be booked a term in advance, booking forms are made available each term and must be filled in each term even if the days required are the same throughout the year. All sessions booked must be paid for in full. Please read the booking terms and conditions which give more detail and is attached to this booklet. Registration All children must be registered before they use the club. Payment Fees are to be paid a month in advance and whenever possible payment should be made by cheque or childcare vouchers. You will be charged for all sessions booked. Two weeks’ notice is required to cancel any booking otherwise sessions will still be charged for. Any extras will be invoiced once per month. It is important that payment is made on time. Parents/carers will be notified of late payment and a charge may apply