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Dear Parents and Carers,
Welcome to the April Newsletter.
Activities during the last few months included:
Activities for the next few weeks include:
Staff Training
The staff are continually training and updating their skills. During
the last few weeks all the staff have completed their Food Hygiene
Certificates. Sam and Paula have updated their Safeguarding
Training.
Christine and Sam have just started a 15 week course in Playwork.
Over the course of this term we are hoping to complete a Playing Out
and Playing Wild course.
Mothers Day
Chinese New Year Spring Easter
Reduce, Re-use & Recycle Valentines Day
Holidays
Staying Safe Outdoors
Seasons Keeping Fit & Eating Well
Library Visit Playing
Best day
ever Made some
new friends
Brilliant
activities
Playdough
We have been making and playing with playdough over the last few
weeks. Please find the recipe below:
2 cups - flour 2 tablespoons - cooking oil
1 teaspoon - Cream of Tartar 2 cups – water
1 cup – salt Food colouring
Mix together in a large saucepan and cook gently over a low heat.
When it all sticks together turn out onto a floured board.
Easter Playscheme
Our playscheme was a big success with the children, they enjoyed
lots of activities including;
We had some very positive feedback, including:
Christine Boat
Out of School Club
Childcare Coordinator
Cooking
Playdough
Decorating Eggs
Making Easter Baskets
Dressing Up
Loose Parts
Here is a list of suggested items for loose play: we would appreciate any
donations, Thank you.
Sand, water, foam
Blocks, pieces or planks of wood, sticks
Leaves, pine cones, acorns, seeds
Rocks, pebbles, shells
Beads, feathers
Balls, hoops
Ropes, string, laces, ribbon, straws
Ground sheets
Pots, pans, wooden kitchen utensils
Blankets, pieces of fabric, scarves
Cardboard boxes, cardboard tubes, plant pots, trays
Buckets, funnels, plastic bottles, milk cartons,
Hoses, pipes, guttering, tyres
CD cases, CDs
Selection of brushes, pegs, candles, chalk.
Complaints Procedure
A copy is available for you to peruse within the
Policies and Procedures booklet in the porch.
Polite Reminder
If the children bring mobile phones, MP3 players
or Ipods, etc. to the setting we ask that they
keep them in their school bags. The Out of
School Club cannot be responsible for looking
after them.
Thank you
Reminder for Parents
Could parents please notify Out of School Club of any chang-
es of circumstances, e.g. emergency telephone
number or change of address and changes to parental
responsibility.
If your child is not attending after school club for any
reason please let us know. You can leave a message with a
member of staff, or telephone the college or
after school club.
College Number 01455 283263
Mobile Number 0789 6546430
Financial Support for Childcare
Nursery Education Funding (NEF)
All three and four year olds in Leicestershire are entitled to 15
hours of free early years learning per week for 38 weeks of the
year. You can access your 15 hours across a minimum of three days,
but no more than 10 hours in one day. Your 15 hours can be accessed
from up to two different childcare providers. You should discuss
your personal needs with your childcare provider. For further
information, on all of the above, and links to other useful websites
for parents, visit www.leics.gov.uk/family
Child Tax / Working Tax Credits
Tax credits are payments from the government to help with
everyday costs. If you are responsible for at least one child or
young person who lives with you, you may be eligible for Child Tax
Credit. If you work, but earn low wages, you may be eligible for
Working Tax Credit.
For more information, visit : www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits or ring
0845 300 3900
Childcare Vouchers
Childcare vouchers are a way of converting a proportion of your
monthly salary, before paying tax or NICs, into vouchers to help pay
for your childcare. The scheme has to be run by your employer, and
each parent is entitled to purchase vouchers worth £243 per month.
You pass your vouchers to your childcare provider, who then claims
the money back from the company who initially issued them. For
further information about childcare vouchers, talk to your employer
or contact the Family Information Service on 0116 305 6545 or
visit : www.hmrc.gov.uk/chilcare/employees-guidance
Early Years Foundation Stage
All Early Years Providers must follow the Early
Years Foundation Stage (EFYS) criteria to ensure
that children learn and develop well and are kept
healthy and safe. It promotes teaching and learning
to ensure children’s “school readiness” and gives
children the broad range of knowledge and skills
that provide the right foundation for good future
progress through school and life.
At Thomas Esltey Out of School Club our aim is to
compliment the learning that takes place in settings
in which children spend more time ie, school. We
have close links with the local primary schools and
will be adding to your childs Learning Journeys
within their school.
Learning Journeys
At Thomas Estley Out of School Club we have a group Learning
Journey for children and parents to look at what we have been doing.
In line with the revised Early Years
Foundation Stage guidance we plan
activities around the children’s interests.
Please chat to your child’s key person and
take time to take a look at our Group Learn-
ing Journey ( which is always on
display). Parents and children are
welcome to add certificates, awards or
pictures from home, details of clubs etc.
We are continually adding to the Learning
Journey, so please take a look and add your own comments.
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School Nurse Cosby, St Peters and T.E.C.C, Old Mill Badgerbrook Primary Schools and Hallbrook Primary Schools Helen Bennett 0116 277 2123 Sue O’Connor 01455 553034
Orchard Primary School Leicestershire Family Information Sue O’Connor 01455 553034 Service Your one stop shop for comprehensive advice and information for the whole family
NHS Direct Help Line: 0116 305 6545 Advice about health issues Fax: 0116 305 6331 0845 46 47 www.nhsdirect.nhs,uk Email: [email protected]
Broughton Astley Children’s Centre Jill Allen 0-5yrs Family Outreach Worker
Sure Start Children's Centres offer services and information for families with children aged from 0-5. In Harborough District these services take place in a variety of locations and include health visitor clinics, stay and play sessions, family outreach support, communication support, advice from Job Centre Plus and access to family and adult learning opportunities, plus lot more! Broughton Astley Children's Centre is located on the Old Mill/Thomas Estley campus and is the base of Jill Allen the local Family Outreach Worker along with different agencies who offer services to meet local identified need, enhancing what already exists in the community.
As well as supporting some group work, Jill is able to offer support and advice to individual families with children aged under 5. This may be with personal difficulties affecting their child, behaviour, routines, accessing learning or employment, or it may be just to let families know what is going on the local area for them and their young children.
To find out more about the Children's Centre Programme in the Broughton Astley area contact Broughton Astley Children's Centre on 0116 305 7142.
The inclusion of any agency in this leaflet cannot be considered as a recommendation for their service. Information believed to be accurate at time of going to press April 2013
Safeguarding
We would like to make you aware that we have a legal obligation to
inform the authorities if we suspect abuse. A copy of our
Safeguarding Policy is available upon request.
Procedures are in place to make referrals if necessary.
Fees
Fees are payable monthly in advance, an invoice will be issued.
We regret that we cannot make deductions for illness and days
off, as we hope you understand, the Out of School’s running costs
are continuous.
Four weeks notice is required by either party to terminate this
agreement, or a charge will be incurred. (The only exception is
when, fees are overdue. In this case the child’s place is at risk
and may be removed with immediate notice. If this situation
continues, it will be passed to County Solicitors for recovery.)
Signing Out
Please ensure your child is signed out of After School Club.
This is a record of who is in the setting should we have to
evacuate the building.
Many thanks for your help.
Thomas Estley Community College
Affiliated Groups A number of privately run groups/clubs also affiliate to the College.
BA Bowls Club Simon Cooper Judo Volley Ball Club Men’s Keep Fit Club Keep Fit In Retirement Badminton Club Pre-War Austin 7 Club Cricket Club (summer only)
Lost Property
Please try to ensure your child takes all
their belongings home.
We cannot be held responsible for items but
will endeavour to return them whenever possible.
Look out for other Youth Activities that may be offered throughout the year such as activities in the park and day trips.
Year Round Term Time Activities Group/Activity Age Group
Date and Time of Meeting
Nature of Activity
The Xtreme Team Youth Club
12 years + Tuesday 7.00pm-9.00pm
A club for young people with special needs. By referral only
Detached Youth Workers
Friday 6.00pm-9.00pm
See us around the village or events at Frolesworth Rd Park
Malcolm Cox - Youth Development Worker
Mobile: 07775783953 E-mail: [email protected]
Thomas Estley C C - Youth Groups
Evening Opportunities For Adults Children & Young People
Group/Activity Age Group
Date and Time of Meeting
Nature of Activity
Bokwa Sammy Morris
Monday 7.00-8.00pm
Dance Class
Simon Cooper Judo
All ages Tuesday 6.30-8.30
Judo
2nd BA Brownies Mrs T Tosh
Wednesday 6.00pm-7.30pm
3rd BA Brownies Anna Ranson
Thursday 6.15pm-7.45pm
Dunton & Brough-ton Rangers Juniors F.C
Sunday 9.30am-1.30pm
Boys and Girls football league
Broughton Astley FC
Junior Football Sunday 9.00am-11.45am
Football
Fitness Workshops - Aprille Ward Monday 7.00 - 8.00 pm 50+ Tuesday 9.40 - 10.30 am Keep Fit in Retirement Tuesday 7.00 - 7.45 Light Aerobics
Wednesday 9.30 - 10.15 am Body Tone and Stretch Thursday 8.00 - 9.00 pm Body Tone and Stretch Friday 9.40 - 10.30 am Keep Fit in Retirement …………………………………………………………………………………
Hire of TECC Premises for Wedding Receptions / Parties
Recently refurbished bar and lounge available for hire. For further details please contact TECC reception 01455 283263
Course Title Day & Time Course Details
Working Together: Supporting Children’s Literacy and Numeracy
Wednesday 9.15am-12.15pm
Are you a parent, grandparent or child carer? Would you like to find out more about how literacy and numeracy are taught in primary schools and how to support your child’s learning? This course will offer information and ideas for fun learning activities that can be done at home.. A certificate is awarded on completion and there is also an opportunity to gain an adult qualifica-tion. The course starts on Wednesday 19th September and is 33 weeks long. The cost is £29 for the whole course. For further information, or to book a place, please call Nicola Wood on 01530 836136 ext 150.
Certificate and Diploma for the Children & Young Peoples Workforce.
Tuesday 6.00pm-9.00pm
The course is appropriate for adults working with children under 19 years of age, in an employed or voluntary capacity for a minimum of 10 hours a week. Starts Tuesday September 4th 2012.
Stephenson College Courses based at T.E.C.C
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For further information, or to book a place, please call Stephenson College on 01530 836136.
Community Activities
Walking for Health Would you like to join a short walk and meet new friends?
Walks are no longer than 2 miles, go ahead at 1.30pm each Thursday what ever the weather and all are pushchair friendly.
If interested, please contact Zoe Calder 01858 821276
All policies and procedures will be
displayed on the notice board.
Group Leader - Christine Boat
Deputy Leader - Sam Coleman Cox
Thomas Estley Out of School Club Tel: 01455 283263
Station Road Fax: 01455 285758
Broughton Astley
Leicester LE9 6PT
Breakfast Club (for Old Mill Primary School only) 7.45am - start of school
After School - 6.00pm
Car Park
Please be careful and considerate of other
users of the car park. Thank you
Dates for your Diary…
Monday 7th May - May Day
Monday 27th May - Half Term
Friday 12th July - End of Summer Term