Afterschool Care | Petersfield Inbetween Club

Petersfield
Inbetween Club

Quality afterschool childcare for 4 to 11 year olds

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WE OFFER

EQUIPMENT

The club provides many types of floor toys, clay, paints, crafts, books & jigsaws. For outside play, scooters and bikes are also provided. Access to a PlayStation is available at certain times.

SNACKS

Included within the session cost, children are offered a healthy snack consisting of sandwiches/wraps, fruit and a drink. The children sit up to the table together to eat their snack. If parents prefer they can send extra food in their child’s school sandwich box, to be eaten at the club (please no products containing nuts). All staff on duty are Epi-pen trained.

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ACTIVITIES

The Petersfield Inbetween Club staff promotes and encourages ‘free play’ during each session, although children can do their homework if they wish. A selection of floor toys and arts and craft activities are put out for the children to do each day. Children are supervised at all times and make full use of the paved areas and the adjacent field in fine weather. The club offer inside & outside play throughout the year.

ABOUT US

The Petersfield Inbetween Club was established in 1996 with grant money from the Petersfield and Liss Under Eights Forum (PLUEF) and the Hampshire Training and Enterprise Council.

The club is managed by a committee of volunteer parents (new committee members and volunteers are always welcome - please contact the supervisor if you would like to volunteer). The club is a 'not for profit' and self funded organisation and registered with Ofsted (no: 110201) with a maximum capacity of up to 50 children per session.

The club is run by a team of qualified Playwork and Childcare staff supported by volunteers. All staff and volunteers are required to have Enhanced Disclosure checks and all staff wear a uniform. At least two members of staff hold a level 3 Playwork qualification and several qualified First Aiders are on duty each day.

The Petersfield Inbetween Club offers a quality play and childcare service Monday – Friday during term time only for children aged 4-11 years. Opening times are 3pm – 6pm and the cost is £12 per session per child (cost includes a snack tea).

A walking bus service is in operation to collect children from Petersfield Infant School at 3.10pm and from Herne Junior School at 3.30pm. The staff walk the children back to the club at the Avenue Pavilion. Fluorescent tabards/jackets are worn by all children and staff on all walks.

If a child is unable to attend the club on any given day, it is essential to let child’s class teacher and club supervisor know.

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faq

How do I book a place for my child?

Bookings can be made using our online application form.

Please note:

We are a volunteer committee run organisation and emails are passed to the relevant committee member to respond to. Please be aware that it may take several days for that person to be able to respond.

Places are in high demand and we currently have a waiting list. Priority will be given to present members and their siblings and those booking five days per week. However we can offer occasional places in emergencies.

Parents / carers book places not individual sessions: missed places must be paid for (the only exceptions being Inset Days and long term illness).

Places for the following school year are allocated at the beginning of the summer term (by the end of May).

Once a place is offered we require the first months fee to be paid to secure place. Fees are then paid monthly in advance.

Does my child have to attend every day?

No, the group may be used occasionally or on a permanent basis, however there may be a waiting list and each term priority will be given to present members and their siblings and those booking five days per week.

My child missed a session ... do I still have to pay?

Parents / carers book places not individual sessions: missed places must be paid for (the only exceptions being Inset Days and long term illness).

How much notice do I need to give for cancellation?

4 weeks notice is required for cancellation of a place.

When and how do I pay for the club?

Fees are payable monthly in advance with the preferred method of payment being by either Standing Order or via a Childcare Voucher scheme. There is a charge for late payment but if you have a short-term difficulty in paying the fees please speak to the supervisor.

What is the cost?

The cost is £12 per session per child (cost includes a snack tea).