Dear Parent / Carer, I am writing to inform you that KIDS Adventure Play - Hackney have opened a Toy Library for children and their families. The Toy library is based in KIDS Adventure Play, Spring Lane, Big Hill, E5 9HQ, this is a continuation of the service that was run by Hackney Family Back Up. Unfortunately HFBU closed last year but they asked KIDS- Hackney to continue the Toy Library service for children and their families. The days the Toy Library will open are Fridays 11am till 2pm and Saturdays from 9.30am to 11.30am. THESE TIMES AND DATES MAY CHANGE SO PLEASE CALL BEFORE YOU VISIT. The Toy Library will be open to anyone who has a child with special needs in Hackney. Registration is required, with an annual fee of £5 and the cost for the loan of toys will start from 25p per item for the loan period, which maybe 2 or 4 weeks depending on the toy(s). Toys will not be available until you have registered. I am including a registration form for you to fill in and return to the playground. It is important that you sign the bottom of the registration form, as it means you are agreeing to supervise and take responsibility for the use of toys and also return the toys on the due date. To join you will need to bring two forms of ID, they don’t have to have photos, but need to be official letters and include your current address (a bill, bank statement, or official letter). A membership card and a record of the toys borrowed will be emailed or sent to you through the post. If your child already attends KIDS we can arrange for the bus to deliver or return your chosen toys. You can book toys by calling the Toy Library on 020 8806 6149. We hope you and your child enjoy playing with the toys. Yours sincerely Neville Haye Toy Library Project Co-ordinator T: 020 8806 6149 E: Neville.haye@kids.org.uk KIDS Adventure Play Hackney Spring Lane Big Hill London E5 9HQ www.kids.org.uk
KIDS - Hackney Toy Library Registration Form KIDS Adventure Play Hackney Spring Lane Big Hill London E5 9HQ T: 020 8806 6149 F: 020 8806 6776 Child/Young Person:……………………………………….………….….D.O.B…………………….Male
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Parent/Main Carer Name:………………………………………….………………………………………………………….……. Address:…………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………..……..…………… Postcode:…………………………………………………….…Email:…………………………………………………………………….. Home Tel:………………………………………………..……………..Mobile:………..………………………………………..……… Communication:
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Any particular areas of play your child is interested in? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..……..…… Does or has your family ever used any other KIDS services (currently or in the past)? No
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If yes, which service?………………………………….……………………………………………………………
How did you hear about the KIDS - Hackney Toy Library?.....................................…………….……… The information on this form will be held and processed by KIDS in written and/or computerised records, within confidentiality and data protection policies, for the purpose of service provision and monitoring.
Whilst KIDS- Hackney Toy Library makes every effort to ensure the items we lend are safe for play, we take no responsibility for the safety of children or adults using our items. I understand it is my own responsibility to supervise my child/children when playing with items I have borrowed from the Toy Library. I agree to return/exchange items when the borrowing period is finished. signed……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Office use only:
Proof of ID
Proof of address
Number assigned
Some of the toys available for loan
123 ABC Building Blocks Catalogue number: PRE028
Inflatable Thomas the Tank Engine (water or ball pool) Catalogue number: PHY010
3D Space Projector (battery operated) Projects image on to wall Catalogue number: AV096
Electronic Keyboard (battery operated) Catalogue number: MUS012
Once you have joined the Toy Library we will give you a CD containing our toy catalogue, you can then choose your toy(s) and call us to book or reserve them for a future date.