CL I F TON COLLEGE ESTABLISHED 1862
For children and young people aged 3–13 years
Holiday Club & Activity Courses
2018
SUMMER HALF TERM Tuesday 29th May – Friday 1st June
HOLIDAY CLUB & ACTIVITY COURSES SUMMER HALF TERM 2018 This Half Term we have another full, action and adventure packed week lined up. We are delighted to be able to offer an excellent range of fun opportunities in our usual stimulating and creative environment and the programme will be delivered, as always, to the highest professional standards. All bookings should be made using our online booking system but in the event that you cannot access the internet, please contact us and we can send you a booking form to complete and return. Rob Webber Holiday Club & Activity Course Manager
EARLIER AND LATER SERVICE RECOMMEND A FRIEND...
Our early service (0800–1000) and our late service (1600–1800) continues to be included at no extra charge for Holiday Club participants.
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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Ash Stanton
Holiday Club Assistant Manager
Becca Fletcher Minis Manager
Sue Ingram Juniors Manager
Telephone: 0117 315 7666
Peter Jones
Holiday Club Administrator
REGISTRATION POINTS Minis (3-4 years) Clifton College Nursery, Guthrie Road BS8 3HB = 3 Juniors (5-7 years) Merry House {Matthews’ House}, The Avenue BS8 3HE = 1 Kids’ Club & Activity Courses (8-13 years) Number 1 The Avenue (North Town) BS8 3HE = 2 Look for the Registration Flag outside the entrance to each registration point building
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 9 Reception Classrooms
Book Online now at www.ccsl-cliftoncollege.com
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3–4 years
Minis Dates: Tuesday 29th May – Friday 1st June Time: 1000–1600 (Early Play from 0800, Stay & Play until 1800) Age: 3–4 years Price: £44 per day, £22 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 must 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
Book Online now at www.ccsl-cliftoncollege.com
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5–7 years
Juniors Dates: Tuesday 29th May – Friday 1st June Time: 1000–1600 (Early Play from 0800, Stay & Play until 1800) Age: 5–7 years Price: £44 per day Registration: Merry House (Matthews’ House), The Avenue BS8 3HE 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 must 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 1030–1100 – Playground and Games 1100–1200 – Swimming 1215–1315 – Lunch 1315–1600 – 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. For more information about Juniors, please visit our website.
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Telephone: 0117 315 7666
Forest Fun Day Date: Friday 1st June Time: 1000-1600 Age:
6–7 years
Price: ÂŁ50 Experience the wonders of nature with a fantastic day out playing, exploring and learning in our expansive woodland and meadow Forest School site. Enjoy a variety of exciting age specific creative activities linked to the great outdoors. Children will help prepare and cook a woodland lunch over the base camp fire. A truly rewarding and memorable day. Please note that children will travel by minibus to our forest school site at Clifton College Sports Ground, Abbots Leigh with qualified staff. Children will require outdoor clothes, wet weather gear and a change of footwear.
Book Online now at www.ccsl-cliftoncollege.com
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8–13 years
Kids’ Club Dates: Tuesday 29th May – Friday 1st June Time: 1000–1600 (Early Play from 0800, Stay & Play until 1800) Age: 8–13 years Price: £44 per day Registration:
Number 1 The Avenue (North Town), on corner of The Avenue/Guthrie Road BS8 3HE
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. 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.
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Telephone: 0117 315 7666
Pool Inflatable Fun
Wednesday afternoon – 30th May 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.
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8–13 years
Activity Courses These courses will register in Number 1 The Avenue at 0945 and will conclude at 1600. Lunch is included but if a course is taking place at our Sports Ground / Activity Centre then a packed lunch may be provided due to limited catering facilities on the day.
Two to Target
Trek It!
Date: Tuesday 29th May
Date: Wednesday 30th May
Age: 10-13 years
Price: £50
Price: £50
If you have a keen eye for adventure then this is the perfect course! Your day will include navigating an off-road route on our Mountain Bikes and competing with team mates to find the check points on our new Geocaching course. Supervision throughout the day from our qualified instructors.
A fantastic opportunity to try two great target sports including our latest activity. Archers of all abilities will receive expert tuition combining fun games and competitions to improve technique and have you hitting the gold in no time. The second part of the day will involve being taught how to throw training Tomahawks safely at wooden targets in this increasingly popular activity.
Date: Thursday 31st May Price: £50
Bushcraft Date: Thursday 31st May Price: £50 A true adventure learning ancient skills such as animal tracking, shelter building, wilderness cooking and nature awareness. The perfect opportunity to go wild in a safe and fun environment in our own woodland setting. Visiting the countryside will never be the same again.
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Adventures with Drawing
1 day workshop exploring an exciting range of drawing and mark making techniques. Using a wide range of artist materials we will go out and about sketching in the grounds of Clifton College, drawing from life and the imagination.
Telephone: 0117 315 7666
Performance Sports Courses These courses will register at Clifton College Sports Ground, Abbots Leigh, BS8 3QD. Early Drop (from 0830) and Late Stay (until 1730) available. Please note the respective registration ‘start’ times for each course. Lunch is included but a packed lunch may be provided due to limited catering facilities on the day.
Performance Tennis Course
Performance Football Course
Date: Thursday 31st May
Date: Friday 1st June
Price: £50
Price: £50
Registration time: 0930
Registration time: 0900
Aimed at the beginner right through to the more competent player. The main focus and emphasis will be on technique involved with the groundstrokes, net play and serve. Depending on the ages and abilities, classes will be split according to the LTA levels and appropriate court size and ball type will be used. A comprehensive range of structured and controlled points will be played with all areas of the game focussed on.
Aimed at ambitious young players who want more from their coaching experience! Delivered by our experienced, qualified FA coaching staff, these highlevel courses will focus on defending, controlling possession, finishing & staying on the ball. Course delivered by former Premier League Footballer, and current Bristol City U18 coach Trevor Challis.
Course delivered by Kerris Weatherley, Director of Absolute Tennis Bristol fully qualified LTA and Cardio tennis coach.
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Swim
Learn to
at Clifton College
● Saturday mornings during term time
● Following the STA’s International Learn to Swim Programme ● FREE initial assessment and swimming passes ● Catering for all abilities ● Small class sizes and teachers in the water ● Swim Academy Manager - Adam Richards, ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher
For more infomation contact t: 0117 3157 678 e: arichards@cliftoncollege.com
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C L I F T O N C OL L EG E SERVICES LIMITED
Bi thdayPa ties at the Outdoor Activity Centre Abbots Leigh Sports Ground
Bushcraft/Forest School Archery Mountain Biking Plus much more!
For more details please contact Telephone: 0117 923 7780 Email: activitycentre@cliftoncollege.com
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Open Days
Friday 11th May - Nursery to Year 3 Saturday 19th May - Year 4 to Year 13
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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.
event of an emergency, illness or to check information urgently. Please ensure we have as many contact numbers as possible.
Bookings
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.
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. If you wish to pay by childcare vouchers then you must follow our published procedures and ensure payments are made at the time of booking and received by us within 7 days as until full payment is received, bookings are considered provisional and are not to be regarded as guaranteed. 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 at least 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.
Clothing and Belongings
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 personal belongings or electronic devices e.g. jewellery, game consoles or mobile phones, as we cannot be held responsible if they go missing. We are always willing to allow a child to contact parents/carers using our phones if required. During a typical Holiday Club day there are minimal opportunities for children to access their own mobiles/IPads etc and so they should be left at home. Children will not be given any Clifton College Wi-Fi codes and they are not permitted to go on any form of social media or take photos of anyone whilst attending Holiday Club. 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. All potential additional support situations MUST be notified at the time of booking by responding with full details either in the ‘Additional Information’ box of the paper Booking Form or online during the Checkout process when completing the Allergies, Medical or Other Information section for participants. 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. • Showing respect for all personal property and the facilities.
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.
• Listening to and following instructions from staff members.
Arrival and Departure Arrangements
Please be aware of these standards and support action taken by staff to encourage good behaviour. Parents must inform us via the booking process of any potential behaviour issues and any associated signs, triggers or strategies that would help us to deal with situations in a positive manner. All children are encouraged and regularly reminded to tell a member of staff as soon as anything happens that causes them upset or distress so that we can address any issue immediately.
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 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 to 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. We must stress the need for us to have up to date contact telephone numbers (home/work/mobiles) that we can call during the day in the
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.
Should there be a serious behavioural incident that in our opinion puts a child or other children at risk, or behaviour that we cannot reasonably control then we will telephone parents/carers on the emergency numbers we have been given at the time of booking to request immediate collection.
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 by our staff members on an annual basis. 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. Five year old children 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. Quality & Safety All our Holiday Clubs and Activity Courses operate in safe and secure environments. With 20 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 Staff members are appointed following selection procedures that include a personal interview and take up of references. All staff, tutors and coaches complete satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosures. All information in our brochure and on our website is correct at the 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 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. 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. Equal Opportunities 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. Concerns and Complaints 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. All complaints, however serious, should always be referred to the Holiday Club 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 and regularly reminded to report this to staff members immediately.The relevant Manager will be informed as a priority 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 investigation findings and action taken. If another external agency investigates, we will consult on how to proceed and the complainant informed of progress.
Sickness
Sun Cream
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, call us on 0117 315 7666 to discuss. Parents/carers are ultimately responsible for determining their child’s ability to participate in the activities. While we sympathise with the needs of each parent, we must provide a healthy environment for others. A sick child often needs special, one-to-one attention and it is difficult for staff/tutors to take time away from others to do this. All bookers must ensure that we have emergency contact telephone numbers that will be answered immediately and also that a suitable adult is available locally to attend the setting as a matter of urgency should we consider the need for a child to be collected for any reason during the day.
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. Photography 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.
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Parents Guide containing full terms and conditions is available on our website or upon request.
FUTURE HOLIDAY DATES AT A GLANCE.... Summer 2018 Monday 9 July–Wednesday 5 September
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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