Kids' Club - News

FEBRUARY 2010 NEWSLETTER

CRAZY CREATURES

Niklas Auth one of our Runnymede St.Edward’s children entered a competition to design a crazy creature and his design was selected for the front cover of the book. WELL DONE NIKLAS!

RECENT OFSTED INSPECTIONS

Since September 2009 there have been changes with Ofsted guidance and regulations. We now have to assess the children at play and promote ways of improving their skills in numeracy and literacy. It is my belief that whoever sets our rules has little knowledge of the time we care for the children and the fact that our main aim is to teach the children to play. The school day is for the children to learn and the after school club is for learning to play well together and learn games to keep the children active and fit. As the company has a commitment to quality provision we have set ourselves the task of aiming as high as we can and therefore since September we have been very busy making new policies, re writing our own manuals and policies to include this new work. We have to formally assess the 4-5 year old children and guide their play where it is needed.

Bishop Eton Kids’ Club achieved outstanding and good outcomes.
Booker Kids’ Club achieved all good outcomes.
Both sites did really well so congratulations to all the team for their hard work.
Ofsted grades
Grade 1 = Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality.
Grade 2 = Good: This aspect of the provision is strong

School closures during the snow..........

We are sorry we couldn’t operate but as the schools were closed we couldn’t! We didn’t feel that we could charge the parents but we still had staff to pay. We lost a quarter of our wages bill which is scary. We will have to change our policies and agreements in time for the next academic year. It’s a situation we have never had to deal with before.....

Our Wii SPORTS AND DANCE machines are in place and being enjoyed by all the children. Lots of action during the winter. months

BISHOP ETON

We have had a few changes in personnel at Bishop Eton. Jackie left to move to Scotland, Georgina is her replacement at after school and Ashley at breakfast club.

The Ofsted inspection went really well. 9 Outstanding and 7 good outcomes!

The new Parents entrance looks great and we have new storage and some equipment for the Early Years Foundation Stage children. Simon Hennessy got engaged at Christmas and he and Claire-Ann plan to marry in August 2010. Congratulations!

BOOKER AVENUE

Thanks go to Andrea Scott for the videos and toys she donated to Kids’ Club.

Booker have recently had lots of new equipment and they will shortly be receiving new storage.

Welcome to John Ollyott, our latest Playworker to join the ranks. He is very popular with the children and staff.

Booker achieved an overall ‘good’ outcome at Kids’ Club. ‘Good’ is deemed as ‘strong’ provision’.

Claire is now in charge of all staff rotas at the office.

DOVEDALE

There is building work at school. This is not an ideal situation but it’s one that is out of our control. We thank you for your patience when collecting your children. We have risk assessed the situation and have put systems into place to ensure everyone’s safety while they are with us.
Playscheme is operating at half term. The school gates on Barndale Road will be closed from 10am until 4pm. Parents wishing to gain acess can telephone either of our telephone contacts during this time.
STACEY—07960416559
PHIL—07960417379

There will be lots of fun for all age groups of children.

SUDLEY

Sudley Kids’ Club is back to normal after the changes lastsummer at Bankview School. Our contract is signed at Ashfield High School (New name) and our future secure. Whew what a relief. We were at last able to purchase new cupboards and fill them with all the new equipment, stored in a massive container held at school which we were unable to access until Christmas due to the dark nights and accessibility and school needs. Welcome back to Laura Defty! Hayley will be returning to work in May. She’s looking forward to it!

ST MICHAEL'S

We have a new shed for outdoor equipment, new cupboards and equipment for art and craft and general play. 9 of our children had their pictures printed in a book for an Under Water Creatures competition.
Well Done!

WOOLTON

There have been a few staff changes recently. Helen has left due to her increased work load at school. Leah now works at our after school club in Mosspits. This fits in with her work at a school during the day. Anne who previously worked as a volunteer, is now working a couple of days a week as a Playworker. Emily, who is early years trained is now at Woolton, as are Rachael and Luke. Welcome to you all!
Yum, Yum Yummy are coming once a week for 4 weeks to deliver healthy food options to the children.

MOSSPITS

Sara Astin has achieved her NVQ Level 2 in Playwork. Well done Sarah!

Many staff have been on relevant courses over the last few months.

Yum Yum Yummy have almost completed their 4 weekly 1 day a week programme of delivering healthy food options for the children to make.

Welcome to Christine Buffell!

Welcome also to Andrew Wilson, an ex pupil of Mosspits, some time ago!

RUNNYMEDE

Jenna Boyd has achieved her NVQ Level 2 in Playwork. Well done Jenna!

Kids’ Club will be covering 31st March and the 7th June for the 2 extra days school is operating to make up for days lost during the bad weather.

Yum Yum Yummy will be here in March. Ask Maureen. It’s fun.

Well done to Niklas Auth for his design being selected for the front cover of Crazy Creatures.

GREENBANK

In November the Greenbank staff cooked an American Thanksgiving meal for the children. The children made flags and pictures for the table displays. The children and the staff had a lovely time and enjoyed the roast turkey. One of the Greenbank parents is American and made a delicious butternut squash to go with the meal.
One of the Greenbank children’s carers became very ill just before Christmas, so the children at Kids’ Club made a large snowman and cards for her. She was delighted with her gift and said it cheered her up.


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	FEBRUARY 2010 NEWSLETTER CRAZY CREATURES Niklas Auth one of our Runnymede St.Edward’s children entered a competition to design a crazy creature and his design was selected for the front cover of the book. WELL DONE NIKLAS! RECENT OFSTED INSPECTIONS Since September 2009 there have been changes with Ofsted guidance and regulations. We now have to assess the children at play and promote ways of improving their skills in numeracy and literacy. It is my belief that whoever sets our rules has little knowledge of the time we care for the children and the fact that our main aim is to teach the children to play. The school day is for the children to learn and the after school club is for learning to play well together and learn games to keep the children active and fit. As the company has a commitment to quality provision we have set ourselves the task of aiming as high as we can and therefore since September we have been very busy making new policies, re writing our own manuals and policies to include this new work. We have to formally assess the 4-5 year old children and guide their play where it is needed. Bishop Eton Kids’ Club achieved outstanding and good outcomes. Booker Kids’ Club achieved all good outcomes. Both sites did really well so congratulations to all the team for their hard work. Ofsted grades Grade 1 = Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality. Grade 2 = Good: This aspect of the provision is strong School closures during the snow.......... We are sorry we couldn’t operate but as the schools were closed we couldn’t! We didn’t feel that we could charge the parents but we still had staff to pay. We lost a quarter of our wages bill which is scary. We will have to change our policies and agreements in time for the next academic year. It’s a situation we have never had to deal with before..... Our Wii SPORTS AND DANCE machines are in place and being enjoyed by all the children. Lots of action during the winter. months BISHOP ETON We have had a few changes in personnel at Bishop Eton. Jackie left to move to Scotland, Georgina is her replacement at after school and Ashley at breakfast club. The Ofsted inspection went really well. 9 Outstanding and 7 good outcomes! The new Parents entrance looks great and we have new storage and some equipment for the Early Years Foundation Stage children. Simon Hennessy got engaged at Christmas and he and Claire-Ann plan to marry in August 2010. Congratulations! BOOKER AVENUE Thanks go to Andrea Scott for the videos and toys she donated to Kids’ Club. Booker have recently had lots of new equipment and they will shortly be receiving new storage. Welcome to John Ollyott, our latest Playworker to join the ranks. He is very popular with the children and staff. Booker achieved an overall ‘good’ outcome at Kids’ Club. ‘Good’ is deemed as ‘strong’ provision’. Claire is now in charge of all staff rotas at the office. DOVEDALE There is building work at school. This is not an ideal situation but it’s one that is out of our control. We thank you for your patience when collecting your children. We have risk assessed the situation and have put systems into place to ensure everyone’s safety while they are with us. Playscheme is operating at half term. The school gates on Barndale Road will be closed from 10am until 4pm. Parents wishing to gain acess can telephone either of our telephone contacts during this time. STACEY—07960416559 PHIL—07960417379 There will be lots of fun for all age groups of children. SUDLEY Sudley Kids’ Club is back to normal after the changes lastsummer at Bankview School. Our contract is signed at Ashfield High School (New name) and our future secure. Whew what a relief. We were at last able to purchase new cupboards and fill them with all the new equipment, stored in a massive container held at school which we were unable to access until Christmas due to the dark nights and accessibility and school needs. Welcome back to Laura Defty! Hayley will be returning to work in May. She’s looking forward to it! ST MICHAEL'S We have a new shed for outdoor equipment, new cupboards and equipment for art and craft and general play. 9 of our children had their pictures printed in a book for an Under Water Creatures competition. Well Done! WOOLTON There have been a few staff changes recently. Helen has left due to her increased work load at school. Leah now works at our after school club in Mosspits. This fits in with her work at a school during the day. Anne who previously worked as a volunteer, is now working a couple of days a week as a Playworker. Emily, who is early years trained is now at Woolton, as are Rachael and Luke. Welcome to you all! Yum, Yum Yummy are coming once a week for 4 weeks to deliver healthy food options to the children. MOSSPITS Sara Astin has achieved her NVQ Level 2 in Playwork. Well done Sarah! Many staff have been on relevant courses over the last few months. Yum Yum Yummy have almost completed their 4 weekly 1 day a week programme of delivering healthy food options for the children to make. Welcome to Christine Buffell! Welcome also to Andrew Wilson, an ex pupil of Mosspits, some time ago! RUNNYMEDE Jenna Boyd has achieved her NVQ Level 2 in Playwork. Well done Jenna! Kids’ Club will be covering 31st March and the 7th June for the 2 extra days school is operating to make up for days lost during the bad weather. Yum Yum Yummy will be here in March. Ask Maureen. It’s fun. Well done to Niklas Auth for his design being selected for the front cover of Crazy Creatures. GREENBANK In November the Greenbank staff cooked an American Thanksgiving meal for the children. The children made flags and pictures for the table displays. The children and the staff had a lovely time and enjoyed the roast turkey. One of the Greenbank parents is American and made a delicious butternut squash to go with the meal. One of the Greenbank children’s carers became very ill just before Christmas, so the children at Kids’ Club made a large snowman and cards for her. She was delighted with her gift and said it cheered her up.