October half term info pack
THE KIDZ FACTOR
Come and join in with some holiday fun! Half Days, Daily or weekly bookings available
COURSE DATES
Monday 24th October – Friday 28th October
COURSE TIMES FOR HOLIDAY CLUB
08.30 - 17.30
Age Groups: 5 - 14 years
Please note Half days are available for children aged 4 years and above and who are attending
reception year - 08.30 - 12.30 / 13.30 - 17.30.
COURSE PRICES
Daily Rate
Members - (Full day) £20.00 or (Half day) £10.00 (08.30 - 12.30 or 13.30 - 17.30)
Non Members - (Full day) £25.00 or (Half day) £12.50 (08.30 - 12.30 or 13.30 - 17.30)
Book 5 Sessions for
£95.00 - Members only
COURSE INTRODUCTION
An OFSTED registered playscheme that allows parents a chance to continue work during the school
holidays. You have the option to book your child onto as many days as you choose or alternatively
just book the whole week.
Your children will have the options to try different activities through out the week including:
 Swimming
 Dry sports
 Art & crafts
 Fun games
 Trampolining
The children will also have the chance to visit the local park (weather permitting), which located
adjacent to the centre. (Please note: A full risk assessment will take place before allowing the children
onto the equipment and both exits and entrances to the park will be monitored at all times by a
member of staff and MSC reserves the right to adjust the activities on offer e.g. during pool
maintenance etc).
ITEMS REQUIRED TO BRING
 Leisure wear (comfortable clothing ie track suit).
 Swimwear (optional).
 Suitable footwear (trainers).
 A balanced Packed Lunch (no food will be supplied at the scheme and there are no means of
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refrigeration, so no perishables please).
Refillable water bottle.
Small amount of money for use with vending machine (optional).
Please do not allow your child to bring items of value to the playscheme, for example, hand
held computer games or items of sentimental value as Melbourn Sports Centre can not be
held liable for any losses or damage to personal belongings.
TO BOOK
To book places on any of the holiday activities, a booking form including medical questionnaire must
be completed and handed in at time of payment. Extra information on medical conditions may be
required. ALL COMPLETED FORMS WILL BE KEPT IN A CONFIDENTIAL FILE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
DATA PROTECTION ACT.
PLAY VALUES
The Playscheme is working towards the values and assumptions of playwork that includes the
following:
 Children being at the centre of the process.
 Empowering Children.
 Self directed play.
 Opportunities for risk, challenge, growth of confidence and self esteem.
 Health and Safety.
 Individuality.
 Consideration and care.
 Equality of Opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice.
 New Experiences.
 Access.
 Cooperation.
PLAY LEADERS
Your childrens play leaders are:
 Qualified at NVQ Level 2 level in play work or equivalent.
 First Aid qualified
All Play workers have had the following:
 References checked.
 Enhanced Criminal Record checks.
 In-House training on the Clubs Policies including child protection.
 Basic Paediatric First Aid Training.
For further details call 01763 263313
PLAY SCHEME POLICIES & COURSE CONDITIONS
Behaviour Management
We aim to work towards giving children an environment where they can develop self discipline and
self esteem in an atmosphere of mutual respect and encouragement.
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Confidentiality Policy
The work done in the Activity Weeks will sometimes bring us into contact with confidential
information. To ensure that all those using and working in the scheme can do so with confidence, we
will respect this confidentiality.
Special Needs Policy
The scheme aims to meet the DFES code of practice on special educational needs. We aim to provide
welcome and supportive play opportunities for all children. If your child has special needs, please
discuss this with us. All children will have equal access to resources and activities.
Medical Policy
It is the scheme policy to not administer non prescription medicine. If your child requires prescription
medicine to be adminstered through the course of the day, then please ask for a form which needs to
be completed.
FOR A COPY OF OUR FULL POLICIES PLEASE ASK AT RECEPTION.
Course Conditions
Please read these carefully before sigining a course application form as they may affect your rights.
Application
Application for all courses must be made on the appropriate form.
Payments
All payments must be made when enrolling on a course.
Cancellation by Melbourn Sports
Melbourn Sports reserves the right to cancel any course without notice, and to vary from time to
time the scale of the charges.
Cancellation by customer
Only sickness that can be supported by a medical certificate will be considered for a refund or credit.
In case of a refund a 20% administration fee will be deducted. Please provide notification in writing as
early as possible.
Medical conditions or disabilities
Any medical conditions must be recorded on the application form. We may require written
confirmation that your doctor agrees to your child prticipating on the course.
Injury, loss or damage
All participants entering into sporting activity do so entirely at their own risk. Melbourn Sports, their
servants or agent do not accept liability for any personal injury (except arising from negligence as
defined in section 1 (i) of the unfair contract terms Act 1977) loss or damage to property, however it
is caused.
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CHILDREN’S SWIMMING CRASH COURSES
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Swimming lessons for children of school age that are: non swimmers, beginners and intermediate
swimmers. Please see below for lesson description.
Dates / Times / Groups
Monday 24th October - Friday 28th July, 2016
08.30 / Red stage 1b shallow
Ideal for children at full time school who have had some water experience
08.30 - 09.00 Yellow stage 3a/b
Suitable for confident swimmers who can swim a short distance (at least 8 metres) without aids.
Lesson will take place out of swimmers depth.
09.00 / Red (Stg 1a Deep) – Ideal for children at full time school who are either non or weak
swimmers – Arm bands required
09.00 / Orange (Stg 2 Shallow) – Ideal for children at full time school who are confident swimmers
with the use of floats
Prices - 5-days
½ Lesson Price: Members: £20.75 Non Members: £25.00 Water play: £18.75 ¾ Lesson Price:
Members: £25.00 Non Members: £30.00
For further information about lessons then please contact Graham Johnson-Mack on 01763 263313.
To book places on any of the holiday activities, a booking form including medical questionnaire must
be completed and handed in at time of payment.
Extra information on medical conditions may be required. ALL COMPLETED FORMS WILL BE KEPT IN A
CONFIDENTIAL FILE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DATA PROTECTION ACT.
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CAMBRIDGE UNITED SOCCER SCHOOL
AIM
In association with Cambridge United FC, this course is an ideal way to introduce your child/children
to the beautiful game, at a price that won’t break the bank balance!
Children will be coached by fully qualified FA instructors and will learn all aspects of the modern
game including:
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Shooting, Passing & Dribbling.
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Heading, Goalkeeping.
5 a side matches and mini competitions.
Daily or weekly bookings available
DATES
Monday 24th October - Friday 28th October, 2016
AGE GROUPS
5 years plus
PRICE
BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.CUTRUST.CO.UK
EMAIL [email protected]
FA QUALIFIED, CRB CHECKED & FIRST AID TRAINED COACHES
ITEMS REQUIRED
 Sports Clothing.
 Suitable Footwear (trainers and boots if possible).
 Packed Lunch including drinks (Plus empty drink bottle).
 Hat & Sun Screen.
 Waterproof Jacket.