Out of School Club

Newsletter

April 2013

Dear Parents and Carers,

Welcome to the April Newsletter.

Activities during the last few months included:

Activities for the next few weeks include:

Staff Training

The staff are continually training and updating their skills. During

the last few weeks all the staff have completed their Food Hygiene

Certificates. Sam and Paula have updated their Safeguarding

Training.

Christine and Sam have just started a 15 week course in Playwork.

Over the course of this term we are hoping to complete a Playing Out

and Playing Wild course.

Mothers Day

Chinese New Year Spring Easter

Reduce, Re-use & Recycle Valentines Day

Holidays

Staying Safe Outdoors

Seasons Keeping Fit & Eating Well

Library Visit Playing

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Brilliant

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Playdough

We have been making and playing with playdough over the last few

weeks. Please find the recipe below:

2 cups - flour 2 tablespoons - cooking oil

1 teaspoon - Cream of Tartar 2 cups – water

1 cup – salt Food colouring

Mix together in a large saucepan and cook gently over a low heat.

When it all sticks together turn out onto a floured board.

Easter Playscheme

Our playscheme was a big success with the children, they enjoyed

lots of activities including;

We had some very positive feedback, including:

Christine Boat

Out of School Club

Childcare Coordinator

Cooking

Playdough

Decorating Eggs

Making Easter Baskets

Dressing Up

Loose Parts

Here is a list of suggested items for loose play: we would appreciate any

donations, Thank you.

Sand, water, foam

Blocks, pieces or planks of wood, sticks

Leaves, pine cones, acorns, seeds

Rocks, pebbles, shells

Beads, feathers

Balls, hoops

Ropes, string, laces, ribbon, straws

Ground sheets

Pots, pans, wooden kitchen utensils

Blankets, pieces of fabric, scarves

Cardboard boxes, cardboard tubes, plant pots, trays

Buckets, funnels, plastic bottles, milk cartons,

Hoses, pipes, guttering, tyres

CD cases, CDs

Selection of brushes, pegs, candles, chalk.

Complaints Procedure

A copy is available for you to peruse within the

Policies and Procedures booklet in the porch.

Polite Reminder

If the children bring mobile phones, MP3 players

or Ipods, etc. to the setting we ask that they

keep them in their school bags. The Out of

School Club cannot be responsible for looking

after them.

Thank you

Reminder for Parents

Could parents please notify Out of School Club of any chang-

es of circumstances, e.g. emergency telephone

number or change of address and changes to parental

responsibility.

If your child is not attending after school club for any

reason please let us know. You can leave a message with a

member of staff, or telephone the college or

after school club.

College Number 01455 283263

Mobile Number 0789 6546430

Financial Support for Childcare

Nursery Education Funding (NEF)

All three and four year olds in Leicestershire are entitled to 15

hours of free early years learning per week for 38 weeks of the

year. You can access your 15 hours across a minimum of three days,

but no more than 10 hours in one day. Your 15 hours can be accessed

from up to two different childcare providers. You should discuss

your personal needs with your childcare provider. For further

information, on all of the above, and links to other useful websites

for parents, visit www.leics.gov.uk/family

Child Tax / Working Tax Credits

Tax credits are payments from the government to help with

everyday costs. If you are responsible for at least one child or

young person who lives with you, you may be eligible for Child Tax

Credit. If you work, but earn low wages, you may be eligible for

Working Tax Credit.

For more information, visit : www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits or ring

0845 300 3900

Childcare Vouchers

Childcare vouchers are a way of converting a proportion of your

monthly salary, before paying tax or NICs, into vouchers to help pay

for your childcare. The scheme has to be run by your employer, and

each parent is entitled to purchase vouchers worth £243 per month.

You pass your vouchers to your childcare provider, who then claims

the money back from the company who initially issued them. For

further information about childcare vouchers, talk to your employer

or contact the Family Information Service on 0116 305 6545 or

visit : www.hmrc.gov.uk/chilcare/employees-guidance

Early Years Foundation Stage

All Early Years Providers must follow the Early

Years Foundation Stage (EFYS) criteria to ensure

that children learn and develop well and are kept

healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning

to ensure children’s “school readiness” and gives

children the broad range of knowledge and skills

that provide the right foundation for good future

progress through school and life.

At Thomas Esltey Out of School Club our aim is to

compliment the learning that takes place in settings

in which children spend more time ie, school. We

have close links with the local primary schools and

will be adding to your childs Learning Journeys

within their school.

Learning Journeys

At Thomas Estley Out of School Club we have a group Learning

Journey for children and parents to look at what we have been doing.

In line with the revised Early Years

Foundation Stage guidance we plan

activities around the children’s interests.

Please chat to your child’s key person and

take time to take a look at our Group Learn-

ing Journey ( which is always on

display). Parents and children are

welcome to add certificates, awards or

pictures from home, details of clubs etc.

We are continually adding to the Learning

Journey, so please take a look and add your own comments.

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School Nurse Cosby, St Peters and T.E.C.C, Old Mill Badgerbrook Primary Schools and Hallbrook Primary Schools Helen Bennett 0116 277 2123 Sue O’Connor 01455 553034

Orchard Primary School Leicestershire Family Information Sue O’Connor 01455 553034 Service Your one stop shop for comprehensive advice and information for the whole family

NHS Direct Help Line: 0116 305 6545 Advice about health issues Fax: 0116 305 6331 0845 46 47 www.nhsdirect.nhs,uk Email: family@leics.gov.uk

Broughton Astley Children’s Centre Jill Allen 0-5yrs Family Outreach Worker

Sure Start Children's Centres offer services and information for families with children aged from 0-5. In Harborough District these services take place in a variety of locations and include health visitor clinics, stay and play sessions, family outreach support, communication support, advice from Job Centre Plus and access to family and adult learning opportunities, plus lot more! Broughton Astley Children's Centre is located on the Old Mill/Thomas Estley campus and is the base of Jill Allen the local Family Outreach Worker along with different agencies who offer services to meet local identified need, enhancing what already exists in the community.

As well as supporting some group work, Jill is able to offer support and advice to individual families with children aged under 5. This may be with personal difficulties affecting their child, behaviour, routines, accessing learning or employment, or it may be just to let families know what is going on the local area for them and their young children.

To find out more about the Children's Centre Programme in the Broughton Astley area contact Broughton Astley Children's Centre on 0116 305 7142.

The inclusion of any agency in this leaflet cannot be considered as a recommendation for their service. Information believed to be accurate at time of going to press April 2013

Safeguarding

We would like to make you aware that we have a legal obligation to

inform the authorities if we suspect abuse. A copy of our

Safeguarding Policy is available upon request.

Procedures are in place to make referrals if necessary.

Fees

Fees are payable monthly in advance, an invoice will be issued.

We regret that we cannot make deductions for illness and days

off, as we hope you understand, the Out of School’s running costs

are continuous.

Four weeks notice is required by either party to terminate this

agreement, or a charge will be incurred. (The only exception is

when, fees are overdue. In this case the child’s place is at risk

and may be removed with immediate notice. If this situation

continues, it will be passed to County Solicitors for recovery.)

Signing Out

Please ensure your child is signed out of After School Club.

This is a record of who is in the setting should we have to

evacuate the building.

Many thanks for your help.

Thomas Estley Community College

Affiliated Groups A number of privately run groups/clubs also affiliate to the College.

BA Bowls Club Simon Cooper Judo Volley Ball Club Men’s Keep Fit Club Keep Fit In Retirement Badminton Club Pre-War Austin 7 Club Cricket Club (summer only)

Lost Property

Please try to ensure your child takes all

their belongings home.

We cannot be held responsible for items but

will endeavour to return them whenever possible.

Look out for other Youth Activities that may be offered throughout the year such as activities in the park and day trips.

Year Round Term Time Activities Group/Activity Age Group

Date and Time of Meeting

Nature of Activity

The Xtreme Team Youth Club

12 years + Tuesday 7.00pm-9.00pm

A club for young people with special needs. By referral only

Detached Youth Workers

Friday 6.00pm-9.00pm

See us around the village or events at Frolesworth Rd Park

Malcolm Cox - Youth Development Worker

Mobile: 07775783953 E-mail: malcolm.cox@leics.gov.uk

Thomas Estley C C - Youth Groups

Evening Opportunities For Adults Children & Young People

Group/Activity Age Group

Date and Time of Meeting

Nature of Activity

Bokwa Sammy Morris

Monday 7.00-8.00pm

Dance Class

Simon Cooper Judo

All ages Tuesday 6.30-8.30

Judo

2nd BA Brownies Mrs T Tosh

Wednesday 6.00pm-7.30pm

3rd BA Brownies Anna Ranson

Thursday 6.15pm-7.45pm

Dunton & Brough-ton Rangers Juniors F.C

Sunday 9.30am-1.30pm

Boys and Girls football league

Broughton Astley FC

Junior Football Sunday 9.00am-11.45am

Football

Fitness Workshops - Aprille Ward Monday 7.00 - 8.00 pm 50+ Tuesday 9.40 - 10.30 am Keep Fit in Retirement Tuesday 7.00 - 7.45 Light Aerobics

Wednesday 9.30 - 10.15 am Body Tone and Stretch Thursday 8.00 - 9.00 pm Body Tone and Stretch Friday 9.40 - 10.30 am Keep Fit in Retirement …………………………………………………………………………………

Hire of TECC Premises for Wedding Receptions / Parties

Recently refurbished bar and lounge available for hire. For further details please contact TECC reception 01455 283263

Course Title Day & Time Course Details

Working Together: Supporting Children’s Literacy and Numeracy

Wednesday 9.15am-12.15pm

Are you a parent, grandparent or child carer? Would you like to find out more about how literacy and numeracy are taught in primary schools and how to support your child’s learning? This course will offer information and ideas for fun learning activities that can be done at home.. A certificate is awarded on completion and there is also an opportunity to gain an adult qualifica-tion. The course starts on Wednesday 19th September and is 33 weeks long. The cost is £29 for the whole course. For further information, or to book a place, please call Nicola Wood on 01530 836136 ext 150.

Certificate and Diploma for the Children & Young Peoples Workforce.

Tuesday 6.00pm-9.00pm

The course is appropriate for adults working with children under 19 years of age, in an employed or voluntary capacity for a minimum of 10 hours a week. Starts Tuesday September 4th 2012.

Stephenson College Courses based at T.E.C.C

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For further information, or to book a place, please call Stephenson College on 01530 836136.

Community Activities

Walking for Health Would you like to join a short walk and meet new friends?

Walks are no longer than 2 miles, go ahead at 1.30pm each Thursday what ever the weather and all are pushchair friendly.

If interested, please contact Zoe Calder 01858 821276

All policies and procedures will be

displayed on the notice board.

Group Leader - Christine Boat

Deputy Leader - Sam Coleman Cox

Thomas Estley Out of School Club Tel: 01455 283263

Station Road Fax: 01455 285758

Broughton Astley

Leicester LE9 6PT

Breakfast Club (for Old Mill Primary School only) 7.45am - start of school

After School - 6.00pm

Car Park

Please be careful and considerate of other

users of the car park. Thank you

Dates for your Diary…

Monday 7th May - May Day

Monday 27th May - Half Term

Friday 12th July - End of Summer Term