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We run our After school club from the dining room at Hamble Primary school, and the Holiday club , just down the road at Hamble Village Memorial hall.

We provide high quality ofsted registered childcare for children aged 4-11years, after school and during the school holidays.

Parents can collect their children at any time between 3.20pm -6pm during term time and 8am -6pm during school holidays. This service is invaluable for parents who work or who just need a break and want to make sure their children are amused and safe.

Our service gives will give you some area of flexibility.

We provide a wide range of activities for all ages and stages of children’s development.

 

 

 

 

CARE, LEARNING AND PLAY

 

The programme of activities and the atmosphere in our clubs aims to encourage confidence, independence and enjoyment. Our work has, as its core, the aim of enabling children to develop their emotional, social, interpersonal and physical skills, and their desire to explore, discover and be creative.

•     The club will provide a well-planned and organised play environment that offers children rich and stimulating experiences, alongside opportunities to explore, experiment, plan and make decisions for themselves. The programme of activities will recognise and take into account the differing ages, interests, backgrounds and abilities of the children.

•  Activities are carefully planned to allow children to build on their natural curiosity, advance their thinking, use their imagination and develop positive social relationships. At all times, the Club will recognise a child’s individuality, effort and achievement.

• Wherever appropriate, children will be involved in the process of planning activities so that the programme reflects their opinions, and so that children feel some ownership over their Club. Such processes will be governed by the procedures set out in the Involving and Consulting Children policy.

• Staff will display flexible styles of leadership and respond appropriately to children according to their age, understanding and needs.

• Staff will support, recognise and promote achievements by all children.

• The Club will provide children with a range of equipment and resources appropriate to their age and interests, according to the provisions of the Equipment Policy.

• Children will be offered access to outdoor play as often as is possible, subject to weather conditions.

• No child will be left unsupervised during activities at the Club.

• The programme of activities will be displayed in a place that is accessible to all children and to their parents/carers, including start and finish times.

• The Manager will ensure that time is managed properly, so as to allow for activity sessions to be evaluated.

 

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ART/CRAFT ACTIVITIES BADGE MAKING BOOKS FOR ALL AGES COMPUTER GAMES CONSOLE DANCE MAT GROUP GAMES FOOTBALL TABLE KAREOKE LEGO,BRIO,ELLO,MECCANO AND OTHER CONSTRUCTION TOYS  BOARD GAMES MUSIC OUTDOOR PLAY (weather permitting) ROLE PLAY (dressing up, homecorner) SEWING QUIET CORNER VISITS AND OUTINGS COOKING

 

*CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR CURRENT* *PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITIES*

 

 

  DAILY ROUTINES

	DAILY ROUTINE FOR HOLIDAY CLUB		DAILY ROUTINE AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
8.00 am	Welcome children + general chat+ do register as children arrive(settle in any new children, pointing out toilets fire exits and procedures etc)	3.20pm	Welcome children + general chat+ do register as children arrive(settle in any new children, pointing out toilets fire exits and procedures etc)
8.10- 9.40 am	Free play for example computer, board games, books, play sets, imaginative play, construction play, games consoles.	3.35pm	When the children from Netley arrive: Welcome children Register Put children’s cold food in fridge (if applicable)
9.40-10.00 am	General tidy	3.45 -4.15 pm	Freeplay
10.10-10.30 am	Toilet and wash hands ready for snack. Discussion and Snack time	4.15 - 4.45 pm	Snack packed meal if booked
10.30- 11.00 am	Outside play (weather permitting)	4.45- 5.15 pm	Structured activity or outside play (subject to weather conditions)
11.00-11.50 am	Structured Play as a whole group. This could be a quiz, competition, drama games, parachute games or ring games.	5.15 - 5.45 pm	Tidy up time, children encouraged to help gather toys together then 1 member of staff put toys in cupboard while others do an activity, ie: bingo, problem solving, outside play, games, dance mat, karaoke etc
11.50-12.00 pm	Toilet and wash hands	5.45 - 6.00 pm	Last collections
12.00-12.30 pm	Lunchtime	6.00 pm	Close
12.30-1.00 pm	Outside play
1.00 pm	Arrival and change of activity
1.00- 1.45 pm	Quiet time, reading, computer or board games
1.45- 3.30 pm	During this time staff members will carry out an activity with small groups of children until all have had a turn. This might be arts and crafts or cooking and will be related to the weekly topic
3.30- 3.45 pm	General tidy and set up tables for snack/tea time.
3.45 - 4.00 pm	Toilet and wash hands
4.00- 4.30 pm	Snack/tea time
4.30- 5.30 pm	Group play, ie: bingo, problem solving, outside play, games, dance mat, karaoke etc
5.30- 6.00 pm	Tidy up time, children encouraged to help gather toys together then 1 member of staff put toys in cupboard while others do an activity
6.00 pm	Last Collections

 

 

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OFSTED REGISTRATION DETAILS:

Creative Kidz is registered with OFSTED to provide After school and holiday childcare for 32 children aged between 4 and 11 years.  Certificates are displayed on the notice boards.

We Opened our club at Hamble Primary School in October 2005

We were inspected in March 2006 

CLICK HERE TO READ OUR OFSTED REPORT

Since the inspection we have introduced a system where the children need to take a pass when they wish to use the toilets.

MEMBERSHIPS and INSURANCE:

Creative Kidz is a member of “4 Children”, (formerly “Kids Club Network”)

Creative Kidz has public liability insurance with Morton Michel, childcare insurance specialists. 

TRANSPORT

We now have access to a bus service provided by Hampshire county council.

Children from Netley Abbey schools meet at reception and are walked to the bus where they are driven to a collection point outside Hamble Priamry school

The children are then collected by a member of staff from Creative Kidz and walked into the After school club.

Thhis service is provided Monday to Friday and gives parents from Netley Abbey the oportunity to access our services.

MEET THE STAFF

All Creative Kidz staff members have been Criminal Records Bureau checked and will have, or be working towards suitable qualifications in playwork/childcare. All will have a minimum of 2 yrs experience in childcare.

Criminal Records Bureau checks are updated as required.

There will be a minimum of two staff members on duty at all times, all of which will be registered with Ofsted, Criminal Records Bureau checked and trained in first aid, child protection and food hygiene as soon as possible after appointment with the Club.

Training and Development of staff is ongoing and updated regularly. For those staff members not already qualified, it is a club requirement to gain at least a, NVQ Level 2 qualification in either, Playwork or Childcare.

The staff to child ratios are 1: 8 and are a requirement of Ofsted Registration.

Our staff team all live local to Hamble so are therefore familliar faces in our community.

Manager  

Kelly Keeling

I am married with 3 young children; I have lived in Hamble for over 15 years.

Between 1993 and 1998, Kelly worked as a qualified children’s nanny to a local family with 2 young children, then when the family emmigrated to Switzerland, Kelly started a family of her own and decided to register as a childminder, she cared for 11 children over a 4 year period and has become a familiar face in the community.

In 2003, Kelly decided to research the need for out of school care and after much hard work Creative Kidz opened in July 2004.

Kelly holds the following qualifications; City and guilds practical caring skills part 1 and 2, paediatric first aid, child protection, positive approaches to managing childrens behaviour, health and safety and a Level 2 food hygiene certificate plus she has recently completed an NVQ level 3 qualification in Play work.

Play-leader 

Tracey Venables

I have spent most of my working career working in retail and have a background in administration and training. I began working in secondary schools some four years ago as a Curriculum Support Assistant. On moving to Hamble I joined Woolston secondary school but the school closes later this year.

Joining Creative Kidz allows me the opportunity to gain important qualifications whilst working in a great setting with wonderful children and the support of a fabulous team. It makes a huge difference to my day when I see the children come rushing through the door because they want to be there!

Tracey has an excellent manner with the children.

We welcome her to our team.

Playworkers

Zoe Smith

Zoë is recently married and say’s she’s too busy looking after children at the club, to have any of her own. I think we’ve scared her!! Ha Ha!!

She also loves to get stuck in and play with the children. Zoë is very into yoga and has taught us all some great moves and techniques during our drama sessions.

Zoë hold a qualification in Paediatric first aid, Health and Safety, Child protection and she has recently completed an NVQ level 2 in playwork.

 Charlene Haydon-Fox

Charlene is a local girl, she attended Hamble primary school and has come full circle to now work here as one of our after school club playworkers. SHe has plenty of fresh ideas and is a hard worker who has a great rappor with the children, she is particlarly keen on physical activities.

Charlene is eager to learn and has already gained a first aid qualification and is currently studying for her Level 3 Diploma in Playwork with Tracey and Stacey.

Stacey Hobbs

Stacey is a local girl, she is about to start her Diploma in Playwork and is eager to learn.

Stacey works full time at the after school club, and she is also employed as a modday supervisor at Hamble Primary school, so a lot of the children already know Stacey.

 She enjoys playing on the floor with the children and has a fantastic attitude. She also has plenty of enthusiasm and is an asset to our team. She has only been with us since September 2007 and has already obtained certificates in First aid, Child protection and Health and Safety.

HAMBLE AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

Creative Kidz after school club is situated within Hamble Primary School.

We use the school dining room, which is a lovely sized room, large enough for us to offer many the many activities previously mentioned.

Here are some pictures of our club facilities:

This is the dining room.

This is the play equipment, the children like to make great use of this area!

The Courtyard, this area is used for the children to "chill out" and to have our snack time in the good weather!

HOLIDAY CLUB

Our Holiday club it situated within the rear hall of Hamble Memorial Hall, which is along Hamble High Street.

We have use of great facilities, including a secure playground and decked area.

We are also very close to Bartletts Park, which is just around the corner.

We walk to the park almost daily during nice weather.

ADMISSIONS

When a parent contacts the Club enquiring about a place for their child, they will be given all the relevant information they require including details of the Admissions and Fees policy, and informed of whether there is currently a place available for their child. Our Club is committed to providing a fair and open admission system that offers a competitively priced and good value service. As a provider of Ofsted registered childcare, we both encourage and actively support eligible parents/carers claiming and taking up the childcare element of the Working Tax credit.

If a suitable place is available the parent/carer and, where possible, the child will be invited to visit the Club and speak to members of staff. If the parent/carer agrees to abide by all the terms and conditions of admission, including the level of fees and arrangement for payment, they will be asked to complete and sign the Admissions Form and pay the registration fee to confirm their Childs place/s.

It is crucial that parents/carers complete and sign all relevant forms.

If you would like an information pack request one via the Contact us page.

PARENT'S/CARER'S

PLEASE NOTE

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION

It is of utmost importance that you let the club know if your child is, or is going to be:

1.       Absent

2.       Attending after school activities e.g., running club, chess club etc

3.       Un-well

This is important for your child’s safety as if we are not advised of the above details we may have to assume that your child is missing!!!!

In the event that your child will not be attending the club as usual, before the session starts please:

0. Ring the Manager on – 07709066299

0. Ring the Hamble Primary school on – 02380453298

0. If you need to leave a message please ask for a return phone call to ensure that we have received the message.

Please make sure that your child knows when they are coming to Creative Kidz and who will be collecting them

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