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How
long has Class Of Their Own been running?
Class Of Their Own has been running since July 2001. It first
started at Middle Street School in Brighton. It then moved to
bigger premises at Davigdor Infant School in April 2002. A second
club was opened at West Hove School in July 2003 and a third
club at Peter Gladwin School in February 2004. The fourth club
opened at Stanford Junior School in November 2004. The fifth
started in April 2006 at Portslade Infants. The sixth club opened at Downs Junior School in April 2007 and the seventh club opened at St Paul's in September 2007 and Mile Oak opened April 2008 back to top >
What is special
about Class Of Their Own?®
We provide a wide range of activities to ensure the children have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of types of play..
We aim to provide the best care possible for all the children
in our care. We endeavour to do this by employing high quality
staff who have a child centred approach to childcare. We also
have regular training. Children
can chose to take part in the activities or play with their
friends Children always have access to outside if the weather
is good. The activities are based on themes and we work with
the children to come up with ideas for these themes. We have
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Is the
Club registered with a recognised body?
All the clubs are registered with Ofsted. Class Of Their Own
at Davigdor registration number is EY241333, at West Hove EY267817,
at Peter Gladwin EY278969, at Portslade Infants EY333768
at Stanford EY 296222 and at Downs EY350210, St Paul's EY360476 and Mile Oak EY372418. This is the number to use if you are
claiming Working Families Tax Credit. Ofsted regulate schools
and childcare providers, we will be inspected regularly to ensure
that we are continuing to provide a good service. We currently
have the highest Ofsted Rating possible for all our clubs, to
view go to www.ofsted.gov.uk. back to top >
How
to claim Working Families Tax Credit
You may be able to claim up to 70% of your childcare costs back
through Working Families Tax Credit. For more information and
to apply call 0845 900 3900 or check the website to see if you
qualify www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk. You will need to
quote the Ofsted Registration number listed above. back
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How do I
pay?
We ask that all bookings are made with full payment. You can
send a cheque with booking form into the office, drop your form
and cash/cheque into the club at between hours of 3.15pm until 6.00pm or pay by
Direct Payment. The bank account details are sort code 83-04-25
account number 10091237. Please use your child's name as a reference.
We also accept Childcare Vouchers, this is a government initiative
to give parents help with childcare costs, these are given to
you by your employer in payment and are tax and national insurance
free, therefore a benefit to you. Speak to your employer or
Sam for more details. back to top >
Who is the club for?
Class Of Their Own is open to the children who attend the school during term time and for all children in Brighton and Hove
aged between 4 - 11 during the holidays. The aim of the clubs are to enable parents
to work, in the knowledge that their children are well cared
for, happy and having fun in their school holidays. back
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What activities
will my child be doing?
The aim of the club is for children to have fun in their holidays.
We understand that all children are different and we aim to
cater for each childŐs needs and interests. The activities are
planned to ensure that the children are entertained and engaged
during the day, whether it be in a group activity, making things,
playing or spending time with new friends. During the day children
always have access to board games, lego, k-nek, snooker table,
football table, junk modelling, computer games, dance mat, junk
modelling plus lots more. Then we have at least four focus activities
per day which may include cooking, arts and crafts, games inside
or outside. We have group/team games and challenges, for example
parachute games or making a teepee in a group. We also have
special themed days, details of these will be sent to you. An
information board at the club will show you the daily plan. back to top >
What
does my child need to bring?
During the After School Club, children do not need to bring anything. For the Holiday Club children will need to bring a packed lunch and drink for lunch. Please
DO NOT SEND NUT PRODUCTS in your child's lunch box as some children
have severe allergies to these. We store lunches in the same manner as they are stored in schools. We do not have facilities to refrigerate food so we suggest that you provide ice packs to put in their lunch boxes. We provide a snack to include
fruit and drink in the morning and afternoon. They also need
to bring sun cream with their name on and a hat if it is hot.
Children can bring in their own toys and games if they wish,
but they are the child's responsibility and Class Of Their Own
will accept no responsibility for any games which are lost or
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Is
there a qualified first aider present?
Yes, there is always a qualified first aider on site at all
times.
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Who
are the team?
Class Of Their Own was set up by Sam Williams, an experienced
Primary School Teacher, she has now been joined by her sister Tanya Petherick, who is the Operations Director.. The other staff members are all police
cleared, experienced childcare workers, with a range of qualification
to include NVQ2 and 3 Playworker Qualifications, qualified teachers
and trainee teachers. We take two references per person, CRB check and
have a thorough interview process to ensure that the best people
for the job are employed. back to top >
What should my child wear?
Your child should wear something they feel comfortable in and
appropriate footwear for running around. We do provide aprons
but please be aware that our art activities are fun and can
be messy! We do not accept any responsibility for damaged clothes. back to top >
What
happens if my child becomes ill?
Please do not send your child into the club if they are unwell.
If your child does become unwell whilst at the club we will
endeavour to contact you by using all contact numbers. We ask
that you give us contact details of three people at time of
registration to cover all eventualities. There is always a qualified
first aider present. back to top >
What happens if I'm running late
to collect my child?
Please phone through to the club as soon as possible if you
are running late. Two members of the team will stay with your
child until you collect. By law, if we have not heard from any
of the registered contacts within 30 minutes of the club finishing
we have to contact the police in order to ensure that you child
will be safe and looked after. back to top >
We value your custom and appreciate feedback to the service
we provide. We hand out questionnaires periodically but if you
feel you have any suggestions or comments please do not hesitate
to contact Sam on feedback@classoftheirown.com
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