FAQ
The information below covers all of our most frequently asked questions, but if you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to call us on 01865 594325.
What ages to you cater for?
For both After School Club and Holiday Activities, we can enrol children of school age (ages 4-14).
When do you run After School Clubs and Holiday Activities?
After School Clubs run Monday to Friday (excluding school holidays) Holiday Playschemes run during all school holidays, Monday – Friday. We are not open on the Bank Holidays.
How often can we book?
For After School Clubs, online bookings must be for a minimum of five days. For the Holiday Activities, you can book as many days as you wish. Notice of booking is needed to ensure that we meet our staff ratios for all ages. The staff ratios are 1:8 for children under eight years of age. We also try to keep a 1:8 ratio for ALL AGES
Can we book half days?
Some After School Clubs operate half sessions – check each individual venue for details. For The Holiday Activities we allow half day bookings. Half days run from 8:15am -1.15 pm and 1:00 – 6.00pm.
What are the opening times?
Most After School clubs run between 3pm and 5:30pm – check individual venues for details. Most Holidays Activities run between 8.15am and 6.00pm – check individual venues for details.
What activities do you have each day in the holidays?
Each day is divided into different sessions, so that children get a chance to participate and experience all different types of activities. Activities are in four main departments: Arts and Crafts, Dance, Drama, and Sports, which include Football, Hockey, Badminton, Tennis, Golf, Basketball Tag Rugby, and Netball all these activities run all day. There is also free time when children can play with toys, read books, watch TV and generally relax. We also organise a range of optional off site trips such as ice skating, ten pin bowling, swimming and horse riding at an additional cost.
How much do trips cost?
Costs of trips will vary from £1 to £16.50 depending on the activity. Check the individual venues for details of trips organised in the next holidays.
Do you run specific sports coaching?
We run our After School Sports clubs during the school term between 3 and 4pm in addition to Specific Multi Sports Coaching weeks at various sports centres in the City of Oxford. PLEASE CALL US FOR DETAILS
Do you provide food?
At after school clubs, we provide a light snack of bread, fruit a biscuit and a drink.
At the holiday playschemes we provide fruit and biscuits mid morning and mid afternoon. Lunch is not provided so all children need a packed lunch and drink for lunchtime. We provide unlimited water and squash all day. In warm weather, please include an ice pack in the lunch box, or a small cool bag as we do not have refrigeration facilities at the play schemes.
What do the children need to wear?
Appropriate clothing for both indoor and outdoor activities. Your child will need a swimming kit if you have booked swimming as an offsite activity (holiday play scheme only). During the summer months, a sun hat and sun cream is essential and old clothes for art. Sports clothing is not essential for sports activities, some protective clothing such as shin pads for football not essential but can prevent injury.
What equipment should stay at home?
Mobile phones are not needed on site, but if there is a need then please hand it in to the site Manager. You do not need to bring your own equipment for activities as we provide all the essential equipment. Any valuable items brought onto site are at the owner’s risk.
How can I book?
There are various ways:
- Book Online
- Post an application form to us
- Telephone us (01865 594325)
Can my child be with their friends / family members?
Yes, but you will need to tell us of your requirements when booking and on arrival at the school. If for some reason your child is not with his or her friends at any time they must let us know.
