~ Manor Minors ~

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Manor Minors is an after school and holiday club which provides care and supervision for children while their parents are working.

The club is currently operating in the school bungalow. It is fully approved by Social Services and caters for up to 26 children from 5-12 years. It is open before and after school and during the holidays. For the Autumn term only, it is open from 12.15-3.15pm for reception children.

Whilst the club is a separate entity from Manor Park School, it aims to foster close links with the school and will operate as far as possible in accordance with the school ethos and policies.

REGISTRATION & FEES

All children who attend the Club must be registered, for which a fee of £5 per child is payable.

Fee invoices are issued monthly (usually to the last Friday of the month) and should reach parents no later than the 10^th of the following month.  Prompt settlement is very much appreciated in order to keep our costs down.  Please detach and return the remittance slip, together with your cheque/cash, retaining the upper portion of the invoice for your records.  A receipt will not normally be issued, but is available upon request.  A current price list is enclosed (or is available upon request). 

Should you prefer to pay in advance or for 'one-off' sessions, please ask for a self-billing invoice which should be completed and handed to the club leader (together with your payment) upon confirmation of the relevant booking(s).  Block-booked reservations are available but only subject to the payment of a retainer fee – please speak to the club leader for further details.

TERM TIME

MORNING SESSION:  The club opens at 7.45am and the children enjoy simple play activities until 8.50am when they are taken to their respective unit within the school, or to the playground for aerobics when the weather is fine.  The part-session charge applies for children arriving at or AFTER 8.15am. 

AFTER-SCHOOL SESSION: The children are collected from school at 3.15pm and enjoy supervised play and organised activities until 6pm.  At the END OF THE SESSION please ensure that your child is collected no later than 6pm, after which an additional charge will be incurred.  The part-session charge applies for children collected BEFORE 4.30pm.

AUTUMN TERM (only): An afternoon lunch/play club is available, designed specifically to cater for RECEPTION children (who attend school only until midday), providing childcare through until 3.15pm.

HOLIDAY CLUB

The club operates from 7.45am to 5.45pm, with a lunch break at approximately 12.30pm.   Throughout the day children will enjoy organised play and activities, both indoor and outdoor (weather permitting).  There are also special activity days and pre-arranged outings/trips to local venues, details as advertised.  

The holiday club charges an hourly fee, therefore hours can be tailored to meet your requirements within the prescribed operating times, providing added flexibility.

ABSENCE

If your child is unwell, please advise the club leader immediately and keep them away from the club until they are fit and well.  For HOLIDAY LEAVE and OTHER OCCASIONAL ABSENCE please advise the club leader giving as much notice as possible in order to allow time to re-allocate the vacant place.  Where insufficient notice is given (less than five working days) a non-attendance fee will be payable.  PLEASE NOTE:  To ensure the safety and security of all children, if your child will not be attending a booked session, for whatever reason, the club MUST be notified. 

MEDICINES

Where possible every effort should be made to administer these at home.  The club follows a medicine policy as detailed in the clubs 'Policies & Procedures' – see page 2.

CONTACT WITH STAFF

Parents are welcome to come into the club at the end of the session, either to have a brief word with staff or to view something which your child wishes to show you.  If you have any queries or concerns please make an appointment with the club leader at a mutually convenient time.  For complaints procedures please refer to 'Policies & Procedures' – see below.

PERSONAL POSSESSIONS

Please ensure that all items are clearly named, especially uniform.  The club cannot take responsibility for personal possessions or expensive toys, therefore we prefer that the children DO NOT bring such items to the club. 

REFRESHMENTS & LUNCH

During the afternoon session children will be provided with a healthy snack and drink. Whilst we do not prohibit them from 'finishing off' leftovers from their lunchbox, we would aim to promote healthy eating in line with our Nutrition Policy.

Reception children attending early afternoon sessions in the Autumn Term will need to bring a packed lunch to school with them.  ALL children attending the HOLIDAY CLUB for a full day need to bring a packed lunch.

When selecting lunch box items please bear in mind that we have no refrigeration facilities, therefore an ice-pack would be advisable in warm weather.  We would also request that:

            NO NUTS are brought onto the premises, as some children have severe nut allergies

            DRINKS in plastic containers only – NO GLASS.

            NO FIZZY DRINKS or SWEETS

Please ensure that all containers are clearly labelled with your child's name and class.

BEHAVIOUR AND DISCIPLINE

Our aim is to provide a stimulating environment in which children develop self-discipline and self-esteem, treating the club, it's staff and other members with due respect.   Parental support is therefore invaluable.  For full details of the Club's Behaviour Management Policy please refer 'Policies & Procedures' – see below.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

A copy of the clubs current 'Policies and Procedures' is available within the club (see notice board) for all parents to refer to.  Please take the time to read through these important documents and do not hesitate to contact the club leader should you have any queries or comments.

A copy of the latest OFSTED Report is available upon request.

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

The club very much welcomes offers of voluntary help, no matter how much time you can spare .  Similarly, if you have any particular skills/talents/objects or just a fascinating story which may be of interest to the children, or you are able to provide any practical assistance, the club leader would be delighted to hear from you.

The club is run on a 'not for profit' basis by a voluntary MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE, the parents/guardians of all registered children being members of the club.  Should any parent wish to be nominated for election onto the Committee, we would be very pleased to hear from them.  The Annual General Meeting is held each February, to which all members are invited.

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