Your child will be encouraged to learn through play and to be a sociable, inquisitive and fair-minded child.
You will find the club atmosphere relaxed and happy.
Children will be encouraged to accept and tolerate differences in age, ability, attitudes and cultures of other children within the club and in the wider world.
The club workers will aim to provide activities that contribute to the physical, social and emotional development of the children.
The club will provide a safe and secure place for the children who attend.
You can be sure that your child is being cared for in a setting which complies with all statutory requirements and in addition is working towards achieving recognition as a quality provision through the Aiming High award scheme.
You will find the club co-ordinator very willing to listen to your thoughts and ideas about the way the club operates and we welcome positive input.
[ Background ]
Superkids was set up by Terri Bourne, a qualified, experienced, practising teacher, when she identified the need for these clubs within the local area. With help from her husband Matthew Clark, also an experienced teacher, the first club opened in Sept 2001 in Wilmslow. The first day of term opened with five children attending, two of whom were Terri and Matthew's own! Since then the club has expanded and through NOF funding is now able to take up to twenty-four children every day.
Due to the success of this club and the demand from parents for this kind of service the company Superkids Ltd was set up in Sept 2002, solely to cater for the provision of out of school clubs throughout the area.
To assist the expansion, other members of staff have been introduced, either qualified or under training. Superkids attach a lot of importance to training. Terri herself, having worked on her own NVQ level 3 in Playwork, has qualified as an NVQ assessor, to understand better the requirements of the courses and to further the progress of Superkids staff and their training whilst obtaining qualification.
[ Who works for Superkids? ]
- People with enthusiasm.
- People who enjoy working with children.
- People with creative ideas for children's play.
- Organised people.
- Good communicators.
- Honest and reliable people.
- People who meet the standards set by Ofsted.
- People who satisfy CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checks.
[ Ethos of the Superkids clubs ]
- Professional.
- Purposeful atmosphere.
- Children busy at play.
- Stimulating activities.
- Good staff working relationships.
- Good communication between staff, children, parents and school.
- Children happy to return each day.
- Safe and secure environment.
[ What can parents expect from Superkids? ]
- A reliable service.
- Confidence that their child is safe.
- Regular newsletters.
- A clear invoicing system.
- Children learning through play.
- Children to be escorted to or from each session.
- Staff trained in First Aid procedures.
- A range of policies in place.
[ What can a school expect from Superkids? ]
- A professionally run service.
- To be informed of any relevant issues.
- For premises to be left clean and tidy.
- For children to be well disciplined.
- To be proud of their After School Club.
- For the club to extend the quality of care already provided by the school.
[ What can children expect from Superkids? ]
- A simple breakfast at before school club.
- A snack at after school club.
- Drinks at both clubs.
- Breakfast, snacks and drinks at holiday clubs.
- To feel safe, happy and secure within the group.
- A range of indoor and outdoor activities.
- To have a say in the activities and organisation of the club.
[ What is expected of Superkids staff? ]
- To communicate well with the children, their parents and other staff.
- To consider their welfare as a priority.
- To be aware of the different needs of the group.
- To be actively involved in encouraging children's play.
- To contribute to the weekly plan of activities.
- To be honest, reliable and trustworthy.
