CL I F TON COLLEGE ESTABLISHED 1862
Holiday Club & Activity Courses
Christmas and New Year 2015/16
For children and young people aged 3–13 years
Friday 11 December – Tuesday 5 January
Holiday Club & Activity Courses Christmas and New Year We are once again extremely pleased to bring you a Holiday Club & Activity Course programme that promises a full and fun-packed Christmas and New Year for children and young people. The activities on offer are a combination of valued favourites and exciting new ideas the team feel will be enjoyed by all.
Please book early to avoid disappointment. Rob Webber Holiday Club & Activity Course Manager
EARLIER AND LATER SERVICE Our early service (0800–1000) and our late service (1600–1800) continues to be included at no extra charge for Holiday Club participants.
RECOMMEND A FRIEND... Get a free day for you both! If you recommend a new user that books with us during this holiday you will both be given a free day in Minis, Juniors or Kids’ Club. Just ask the new user to quote your name at the time of booking.
We must however stress that the very latest time for pick up is 1800. We cannot guarantee staffing levels beyond this finish time and pick ups after this will incur an additional charge of £20 regardless of reason.
Senior staff members
Rob Webber
Holiday Club & Activity Course Manager
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Gina Burnhill Minis Manager
Sue Ingram Juniors Manager
Chris Finn
Juniors Coordinator
Jamie Mortimore Kids’ Club Coordinator
Registration Points Minis (3-4 years) Clifton College Nursery, Guthrie Road BS8 3HB Juniors (5-7 years) Merry House (Matthews’ House), The Avenue BS8 3HE (11/12–30/12) and Bretten Memorial Hall BS8 3HE (4/1–5/1) Kids’ Club & Activity Courses (8-13 years) Tait’s House, Northcote Road, BS8 3HE (top of The Avenue opposite the main Zoo car park) 11/12–30/12 and Clifton College Sports Centre, Guthrie Road BS8 3EZ (4/1–5/1) Look for the Registration Flag outside the entrance to each registration point building
Christmas opening Please note that between Christmas and New Year we will also be open on Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 December
How to find us
Key & Registration points 1 Matthews’ House (Merry House) – The Avenue 2 Number 1 The Avenue (South Town/North Town) 3 Nursery 4 Bretten Memorial Hall 5 Sports Centre Reception 6 Taits House 7 Prichard Room 8 Sharps House
www.ccsl-cliftoncollege.com
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3–4 years
Minis Dates: Friday 11/12 –Wednesday 30/12 Time: 1000–1600 (Early Play from 0800, Stay & Play until 1800) Age:
3–4 years
Price: £39 (per day) £19.50 (half day) Registration:
Clifton College Nursery, Guthrie Road BS8 3HB
Minis Holiday Club is a service registered for 3–4 year old children based in Clifton College Nursery. This provides a stimulating and creative environment for young children during the holidays. Qualified and experienced staff will support children to engage in age-appropriate activities with particular attention paid to personal development, interaction with others and, most importantly, fun!
Minis should bring a packed lunch each day. Typical Day Timetable 0800–1000 – Arrivals, Early Play including Arts & Crafts, Games etc 1000–1030 – Registration and Chat Time 1030–1130 – Playground and Games 1130–1200 – Optional Activities 1200–1300 – Lunch 1300–1600 – Outdoor Play/Free Play/Adult-led Activities 1600–1800 – Departures, Stay & Play and Quiet Time *Above is an example of a typical day and should be treated only as a guide. Variances regularly occur as staff adopt a flexible approach to meet children’s needs. For more information about Minis, please visit our website.
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Telephone: 0117 315 7666
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5–7 years
Juniors Dates: Friday 11/12 – Tuesday 5/1 Time:
1000–1600 (Early Play from 0800, Stay & Play until 1800)
Age:
5–7 years
Price:
£39 (per day) £19.50 (half day)
Registration:
Merry House (Matthews’ House), The Avenue BS8 3HE 11/12–30/12 and Bretten Memorial Hall, BS8 3HE 4/1–5/1
Please note that lunchtime collection/drop off and all afternoon course registrations will be in the Bretten Memorial Hall (situated next to the tennis courts between The Avenue and Northcote Road). Juniors Holiday Club activities are designed specifically with 5–7 year olds in mind. Swimming is an important and enjoyable part of each daily programme and along with other activities, all led by experienced staff, the emphasis is on promoting individual development and, of course, fun. We believe it is important that children are able to pursue interests and develop skills through a range of activities and opportunities. Juniors should bring a packed lunch each day.
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Telephone: 0117 315 7666
Typical Day Timetable 0800–1000 – Arrivals, Early Play including Free Play, Arts & Crafts, Games etc 1000–1030 – Registration and Chat Time 1030–1100 – Free Play and Games 1100–1215 – Swimming 1215–1315 – Lunch 1330–1430 – Playground and Games 1430–1600 – Afternoon Options e.g. Art session, Football, Den Building 1600–1800 – Departures, Stay & Play and Free Play *Above is an example of a typical day and should be treated only as a guide. For more information about Juniors, please visit our website.
Winter Wonderland Art Adventure Date: 17/12 Time: 1330–1600 Age: 5–7 years Price: £21 We will create a 3D magical winter wonderland using drawing, card, wire and other materials and make smaller wonderland models that light up the dark night to take home.
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8–13 years
Kids’ Club Dates: Friday 11/12 – Tuesday 5/1 Time: 1000–1600 (Early Play from 0800, Stay & Play until 1800) Age: Price:
8–13 years £39 (per day) £19.50 (half day)
Registration: Tait’s House, Northcote Road, BS8 3HE (top of The Avenue opposite the main Zoo car park) 11/12–30/12 Clifton College Sports Centre, Guthrie Road 4/1–5/1 The typical Kids’ Club day includes a wide variety of activities that 8–13s enjoy. A freetime Swimming session is a very popular part of each morning’s activities. The other three main daily activity sessions are designed with varying interest and ability groups in mind and children can choose from a number of themed afternoon activities that take place both indoor and outdoor around Clifton College’s Sports Centre. Throughout our programme we promote self expression, confidence building and, of course, fun by offering as much choice as possible. Lunch included. Please note that the Registration building for this age group is Tait’s House on Northcote Road BS8 3HE, at the top of The Avenue opposite the main Zoo car park on Durdham Down. Typical Day Timetable 0800–0945 – Arrivals, Free Time, Table Tennis, Games, Arts & Crafts, Playstation/Wii, TV/Movie 0945–1000 – Morning Registration and Notices 1000–1100 – Swimming 1100–1200 – Team Activity (e.g. Dodgeball, Rounders, Capture the Flag) 1200–1300 – Lunch and Tuck 1300–1330 – Free Time as per Early/Late 1330–1345 – Afternoon Registration 1345–1445 – Optional Themed Activities – Sport, Creative, Techno 1445–1500 – Drinks Break 1500–1600 – Optional Themed Activities/Competitions – Sport, Creative, Techno 1600–1800 – Departures, Late Stay inc Table Tennis, Games, Arts & Crafts, Playstation/Wii, Movie *Above is an example of a typical day and should be treated only as a guide. For more information about Kids’ Club, please visit our website. 07
Telephone: 0117 315 7666
Pool Inflatable Fun is available as an optional extra activity for all children who have passed our average or good swim tests and is scheduled to take place in Clifton College swimming pool on the afternoons of: 17/12, 21/12.
Book Online now at www.ccsl-cliftoncollege.com
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8–13 years
8–13 Years’ Activity Courses We are delighted to offer an extensive programme of exciting, challenging and fun courses providing a chance to try something new or enjoy a regular favourite. Please note that all of these courses have limited numbers so early booking is recommended. Appropriate clothing and footwear should be worn for each course. Children should also bring a waterproof coat in case of bad weather. Should you have any questions or require further information then please contact our Holiday Club Administrator at the time of booking. Courses will register at Tait’s House (same building as Kids’ Club). Course leaders will aim to call registers at 9.45am when they will start to gather their groups together. All courses will start at 10.00am and conclude at 4.00pm unless otherwise stated.
Bushcraft Date: 4/1 Price: £45 including lunch A true adventure day learning ancient bushcraft skills such as animal tracking, shelter building, wilderness cooking and nature awareness. Practise moving silently around woodland and making string out of plants! The perfect opportunity to go wild in a safe and fun environment. Visiting the countryside will never be the same again. Please note this course takes place at our Outdoor Activity Centre, Abbots Leigh sports ground, with children travelling by Clifton College minibus to and from the site.
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Telephone: 0117 315 7666
Cookery Dates: 14/12 – Festive Treats 15/12 – Old Fashioned Christmas with Twist 16/12 – Best for Guests 17/12 – Gingerbread, Candy Price: £47 per day including lunch These popular, hands-on courses will look at varying themes and recipes. Lots of sweet and savoury recipes will be tried and tested with the results taken home for the family to enjoy. Under close supervision, kitchen hygiene will also be covered. Detailed menus available upon request but please note these are the dishes that we aim to do if time allows. Participants should bring sealed storage containers each day to take home the food they have made.
Musical Theatre
Kayaking Pool Fun Afternoons
Date: 21/12
Dates: 22/12–23/12
Price: £45 including lunch
Time: 1330–1600
An intensive, fun and amazing day filled with singing, dancing and acting. You will learn a routine to a well-known song and a full on musical number. High quality vocal training and guidance on techniques from our own professional tutor to help keep the voice in shape. Explore acting through song and dance, and put it all together in a final, fantastic performance. Participants should wear comfy clothes that are easy to move in. Note our dance studio requires either dance shoes or bare feet.
Price: £45 (two afternoon sessions) Under professional supervision these afternoon sessions provide a great opportunity to learn the basic skills and techniques of kayaking in the safety and comfort of our 25m swimming pool. Everything is designed to improve paddling ability and water confidence. Please note that participants must have at least average (40m+) swimming ability for this course.
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8–13 years
Football Tournament Day
Bristol Pro Soccer Academy
Date: 18/12
Date: 22/12
Price:
Price:
£45 including lunch
Tournament Day promises to be packed full of the usual fun, skills, nail-biting excitement and spectacular goals. Run by professional coaches, teams are chosen on the day and everyone can look forward to several matches in the morning and afternoon competitions. A fantastic course for all football fans! Depending on the weather, this course may run in the sports hall or outdoors on grass. Please note football kit, a change of footwear and shin pads are required.
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Telephone: 0117 315 7666
£45 including lunch
With particular attention paid to fun and learning, professional coaches will deliver a host of activity and skill sessions as well as small-sided matches to ensure non-stop football action. A great opportunity for all players to enjoy and improve their game. Depending on the weather, this course may run in the sports hall or outdoors on grass. Please note football kit, a change of footwear and shin pads are required.
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Outdoor Activity Centre Clifton College Holiday Club and Activity Courses The Outdoor Activity Centre hosts a range of exciting and fun days during each and every school holiday.
Events & Parties for groups Outdoor activities are a great way to celebrate birthdays or any other special occasion – whether you are 8 years old or 80!
Corporate Away Days & Training for Adults Whether it is Team Bonding, Management training or just simply you want to have fun and say thank you to your staff.
Available throughout the year for pre-booked groups Sessions are usually two hours in duration but can be adjusted to fit timetables. (Minimum 7 years of age)
Telephone: 0117 9237780 E: astanton@cliftoncollege.com
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Clifton College Holiday Club and Activity Courses Parent Guide Full details about the different age specific Holiday Clubs and Activity Courses including dates, times and registration points can be found online and in our brochure including directions, dates and times. Bookings All bookings must be made in advance, with at least one working days notice. Please be aware we cannot accept children who turn up on the day and are not booked in. All bookings must be made either online at www.ccsl-cliftoncollege. com or in writing, on a Booking Form, either by post, or in person at CLIFTON COLLEGE SPORTS CENTRE, Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3EZ. We are unable to accept bookings over the telephone. FULL PAYMENT must be made at the time of booking. We will not accept children unless payment has been made in advance. Payment is regarded as acceptance of our booking conditions. We accept payment by cheque, cash, credit or debit card and childcare vouchers. A 10% discount is available for Clifton College pupils attending Kids’ Club, Juniors or Minis Holiday Clubs. There is no discount for any of our activity courses. Clifton College reserve the right to make changes or rearrangements to the programme in the event of unsuitable weather or other factors which may arise and which are beyond our control. There may be occasions where we have to cancel an activity course due to booking numbers being below the minimum set for that particular course, in which case we will either offer an alternative activity or a full refund. Booking Cancellations If you request a booking cancellation more than 7 days in advance then we will offer a credit to the full value of the booking for use on a future holiday programme (to be taken within 6 months). If we receive a booking cancellation request with less than 7 days notice, then we can only offer a future credit of 50% of the booking cost. Booking Amendments If you give us at least 7 days’ notice before the date(s) you would like to amend, then you will be able to make changes within the same holiday programme, subject to availability, free of charge. If you give us less than 7 days’ notice, we will endeavour to make requested changes within the same holiday programme, subject to a £20 administration charge. However, we are unable to make any changes with less than 48 hours’ notice. A payment credit will only be given if the Holiday Club Administrator has received at least one working days’ notice of non-attendance, due to sickness or any other acceptable reason. Notification must be received by 12 noon for cancellation of any booking the following day. Arrival and Departure Arrangements Please respect our Holiday Club and Activity Course times and deliver and collect your children in line with the published times. Should you need to make arrangements outside of these times then please talk to our Administrator or a Manager well in advance so we can try and accommodate your request although please bear in mind we are likely to be at venues other than the Registration Points once our daily programme commences. Morning Registration for all Holiday Clubs is at 10.00am and we return to the Registration Points at 4.00pm. Morning only sessions conclude at 1.00pm unless otherwise stated/agreed. Afternoon only bookers can arrive from 1.00pm as Afternoon Registration takes place at 1.30pm. Activity course times are as published but generally they will Register at 9.45am and conclude at 4.00pm. Our early service, between 8.00–10.00am and our late service between 4.00–6.00pm is included in the daily price for all Holiday Clubs and Activity Courses. We must however stress that the very latest time for pick up is 6.00pm. We cannot guarantee staffing levels beyond this finish time and pick up after this will incur an additional charge of £20 regardless of reason. If collection is after 6.00pm we will politely ensure that our procedures are understood and if this occurs more than once for the same child then Senior Management will be informed. Please be aware that if any child has not been collected two hours after our published finish time and we have been unable to contact anyone by telephone, we will call the local social services department who will make arrangements for a social worker to collect the child.
Children must be signed in/out by the accompanying adult, recording the time of arrival/departure on the Register so that we are aware that the child has arrived/left. We will not allow any child to return home unaccompanied or with an unauthorised adult unless we have authorisation. Parents/Carers must provide us with written permission indicating if their child or children are permitted to go home unaccompanied. Clothing and Belongings Due to the nature of the activities, we recommend that children do not wear their best or most expensive clothes as we cannot take responsibility for damage to clothing. We cannot guarantee the return of lost property, but we try to return items that are clearly labelled. For health and safety reasons, lost property will only be carried forward to the next holiday programme when it will be displayed for collection. Any items not collected will then be disposed of. We also recommend that children do not bring any valuable belongings (game consoles, watches, jewellery etc) or mobile phones, as we cannot be held responsible if they go missing. If a mobile phone is needed on site to contact home, this should be handed to the Holiday Club Coordinator for safe keeping. Additional Support We recognise that the needs of individual children vary and will endeavour to accommodate children with additional needs within the Holiday Club and Activity Course environment where we can offer appropriate care within our staffing ratio. We are realistic about the limitations of our environment for children with additional needs and attendance is considered on an individual basis. If English is not a child’s first language then it will be important for us to establish that they at least have an understanding of basic instructions for health and safety purposes. Please contact the Holiday Club & Activity Course team prior to booking to discuss any requirements further and to consider what (if any) arrangements can and need to be put in place.
In the event of an accident, first aid will be administered to children by our staff and the emergency services will be called if necessary UNLESS WE ARE TOLD OTHERWISE at the time of booking. Swimming Please be aware our 25m indoor swimming pool has a depth ranging from 0.9m to 2.0m. It is not a walk in style leisure pool and entry/exit is via steps at each corner. If you require further information regarding our swimming sessions then please do not hesitate to ask at time of booking. We have a very comprehensive swimming policy. Each child’s swimming ability is assessed on their first day of each holiday. This enables us to determine which areas of the swimming pool they can use. The information provided by parents is used as a guide only. Children who are five years old may swim without armbands or other floatation aids when a parent/carer signs a Consent Form. Five year olds are only permitted to swim (with or without swim aids) within the designated shallow end section of the pool (0.9m-1.1m). Further details of our swimming policy is available on request. Sickness No child will be admitted to any Holiday Club or Activity Course if they are showing any signs of illness or infection on arrival and the relevant Manager or Coordinator will discuss any actions with the accompanying adult. All children who are ill or infectious should not attend for the full duration of their ailment, and for 48 hours after the last symptom occurs particularly any child who has suffered a bout of diarrhoea or sickness. If you are unsure whether a child may attend please call us on 0117 315 7666 to discuss. Parents/carers are ultimately responsible for determining their child’s ability to actively participate in the daily activities. While we sympathise with the needs of each parent, we must provide a healthy environment for others. Equal Opportunities
Showing respect for all personal property and the facilities.
Clifton College Holiday Club and Activity Courses is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes all children, regardless of their gender, ability, race or religion. Each child attending is of equal value and is entitled to equal access of opportunity. Education and understanding of other people’s needs and backgrounds will be fostered to promote positive behaviour and attitudes. Discriminating behaviour, attitudes and comments will be challenged. We will regularly review our policy and amend it where necessary. We have legal obligations in relation to Safeguarding. As a caring organisation, any suggestion of abuse or neglect will be investigated and reported to the relevant authorities and agencies.
Listening to and following instructions from staff members.
Concerns and Complaints
Swearing, abusive and hurtful language is not acceptable. Aggressive behaviour or violence will not be tolerated. One individual’s behaviour will not be allowed to endanger others in the group.
Our staff team are trained to process your comments and pass them on to the appropriate individual who will endeavour to respond within 24 hours.
Please be aware of these standards and support action taken by staff to encourage good behaviour. We expect parents to inform us of any potential behaviour issues that would help us to deal with situations in a positive manner.
All complaints, however serious, should always be referred to the Holiday Club and Activity Course Manager. If this route of communication is not appropriate then please contact the General Manager on 0117 315 7664.
We will not tolerate any form of bullying. If a child feels that they are being subjected to bullying then they are encouraged to report this to staff members. The relevant Manager will be informed immediately and discussions will take place with the individuals concerned as soon as practical. All reported cases will be dealt with sensitively and fairly and appropriate decisions will be taken in full consultation with all parties.
If necessary, complaints will be further investigated and a verbal or written reply will be returned to the complainant within 7 working days. A record of complaints is maintained. Full details will be recorded on our database including any subsequent details, action taken and whether the complaint is complete. Where appropriate, any investigations will be undertaken in accordance with the principle that the welfare of the child is safeguarded and promoted. If the complainant considers the response to be unsatisfactory then they will be asked to put all details in writing so that further consideration can be given and a written response provided within 28 days detailing any investigation findings and action taken. If another external agency such as police or inspection authority investigates, we will consult on how to proceed and the complainant informed of progress.
Behaviour We set ourselves high standards and expect our staff to act professionally at all times and to present themselves as positive role models. In return we have expectations of certain standards of behaviour from children that include: Showing respect and treating others as they would wish to be treated.
Quality & Safety All our Holiday Clubs and Activity Courses operate in safe and secure environments. With over 15 years experience, we have an exemplary health and safety history and child safety is our priority. Our staff, tutors and coaches are all suitably qualified for the roles they undertake and we operate a comprehensive staff training programme that includes: Safeguarding / First Aid / Fire and Evacuation Procedures / Equipment Safety
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Staff members are appointed following the College’s selection procedures that include a personal interview and take up of references. All staff, tutors and coaches complete satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service
We recommend that all children bring a sun hat/cap for protection against the sun. Sun cream, in a named plastic bag, can also be brought and given to the registration staff on arrival. Children in Kids’ Club will be reminded to apply their sun cream at regular intervals. For children in Kids’ Club, Juniors and Minis, we will help to apply their cream as required, UNLESS WE ARE TOLD OTHERWISE at the time of booking.
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All of the information in our brochure and on our website is correct at time of publication. Changes may occur and, if so, we will advise parents via email as quickly as possible. Activity programmes are subject to change in the event of adverse weather conditions and occasionally we may have to cancel a course due to low take up of places. All children will be covered under our Public Liability Insurance while they are with us.
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Please be aware that we occasionally authorise photographs/videos of children for our promotional material including our website, official displays and publication in future brochures. We recognise that there may be circumstances where a parent or carer will not wish their child to be photographed or filmed in which case there is an opt-out box option on both the online booking system and paper booking form.
Parents Guide containing full terms and conditions is available on our website or upon request. FUTURE HOLIDAY DATES AT A GLANCE.... February Half Term 2016 Monday 8–Friday 12 February Kids’ Club ONLY (for schools EXCEPT Clifton College)
Monday 15–Friday 19 February Easter 2016 Monday 21 March–Tuesday 12 April
Administration Centre Clifton College Sports Centre, Guthrie Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3EZ Telephone: 0117 315 7666 Email: ccsl@cliftoncollege.com Independent Schools Inspectorate Registration No: DFES 801/6000 Ofsted Early Years Registration No: EY485871 Registered Charity No. 311735
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