Our aim is to provide high quality, affordable, reliable and accessible childcare to parent and carers, especially those who are working or training. We endeavour to meet all our children's individual needs with a hardworking and highly qualified team of staff.
Breakfast Club: 7:30am until school starts
After School Club: End of school until 6pm
Term Holiday Clubs: 8am to 6pm
At Family 1st Club we believe play is essential to each aspect of a child’s development. In our clubs, children have the opportunity to interact with children of different ages, thereby strengthening their social confidence. We encourage children to participate in planning interesting activities they will like to do. We believe if they are partly responsible on deciding what to do, we can accommodate their request and they will engage more in and enjoy their time with us. Activities includes; team games, arts and craft sessions and organised outdoor/indoor sports. Staff plan activities ahead of time using the children’s input and being led by their interests but with the flexibility to adapt when necessary. We also ensure that we incorporate celebrations, events and festivals to develop their understanding of the world.
When children first join the Breakfast/Afterschool clubs there is a period of induction. During this period a member of staff will outline the club’s rules and routines. Another child will usually be allocated to act as the new child’s buddy for the first few sessions. Each child will also be given the opportunity to complete an ‘All About Me’ form’ which will help the staff to get to know your child and cater activities around their likes and dislikes.
Before a child can attend an Family 1st Clubs the parent/carer must have completed their online registration and child details. An administration fee of £25 and a refundable deposit of £100 is to be paid on application. If your child requires specific medical or dietary needs we ask for as much detail to be added to your child details as possible to ensure we provide the right care for your child. If their needs are more complex, please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss in details. Club staff may require a health care plan to be completed.
If you require a member of staff to assist your child in taking prescribed medication, you must complete the relevant form and also inform the manager prior to the medication being administered. We would also ask that you keep your child details up-to-date by noting any regular medicines, allergies or medical conditions accurately on the form and on our online system. We also require that all medication is clearly labelled with the child’s name and date of expiry. Please be aware children will be unable to attend the club if we are not provided with the correct medical equipment.
Breakfast club; If you wish your child to have some breakfast, please make sure they arrive before 8.15am.
Afterschool club; We ensure children are kept hydrated and prepared for weather but we are unable to provide sun cream or wet weather clothing for the children, you may wish to have these items brought in your child’s bag.
We send an Information Pack, Parent contract and Application form to all parent upon request for enrollment. Below is a link to our Policy Booklet.
Your child's safety and welfare is important to us at Family 1st. Staffs risks assessed all our session centres on a daily basis to ensure your children's safety. All outdoor play areas are risk assessed as well.
For breakfast club in the morning, onsite KS1 children are dropped off to class by staff and KS2 children go to class themselves. Offsite children are walked to school in the morning by staff (schools are within walking distance). All children and staff wear High Visibility Vest during trip.
For after school club, onsite KS1 children are picked up from class by staff and KS2 children walk to the after school club themselves from class. Offsite children are picked up at the designated point by staff and walked to the centre wearing High Visibility Vest.
All staff receive appropriate training, such as Safeguarding, Prevent, Paediatric First Aid and Food Safety along with Family 1st specific training. All Family 1st staff work to current and appropriate job descriptions and have been appointed ensuring that they all possess the relevant qualifications. Following an interview process, all those selected will undergo an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check
All children will wash their hands on arrival and their temperature checked (breakfast & After school club).
Children will wash their hands before and after teatime.
Children hands are washed and sanitised before and after outdoor play or activities.
Children are made aware of their bubble and must not interract with other bubbles.
Parents/Guardians will not be allowed in the premises to keep centre a safe environment for the children.
Parents/Guardians are to ring the door bell to drop off for breakfast club and pick up for after school club at the door. Social distance marking are on the floor for safety. Please adhere to them.
Staffs will sign children in and out on the tablet with the authorisation of parents/guardians.
Staffs will wash their hands on arriving in the premises and their tempature checked.
Staffs setup centre adhering to the governments social distancing guidelines.
Staffs ensure resources, equipments and surfaces are cleaned before and after use.
Staffs will ensure hand sanitisers, tissue and wipes are available to children and parents at all times.
Staffs will ensure children are adhering to their social bubbles.
Staffs will wash their hands before and after teatime. Tea is served in individual bubbles.
Staffs will ensure children's outdoor play/activities are done in their bubbles.
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