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Westgate Wonders Summer Newsletter

Newsletter Summer 2015

Payment Dates

Westgate Wonders provides quality childcare for children whose parents / carers wish to work or carry out further education. Westgate Wonders relies on prompt payment from parents /carers otherwise the club may not be able to run to the high standard it is accustomed to.
Westgate Wonders would like to remind parents / carers that if fees are overdue by the ‘pay by date’ on invoices, there will be a £5.00 charge and in addition to this £5.00 will be added per week until fees are paid. If you are struggling to meet the date in question, please ring the club and speak to Sharon.

Questionnaire

Parents / Carers are requested to return their questionnaires please. The club values every comment: positive or negative. If something isn’t working well, the club would like the opportunity to change this by working with parents / carers and their children. Equally, if you feel something works well, please ensure the club is aware to enable staff and Ofsted to know they are performing well. Westgate Wonders has a ’Comments Book’ at the front desk if people would like to leave a comment or make suggestions.
Thank you.

Westgate
Wonders
Care Club
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Inside this issue:

Cancelling sessions	2 / 2
Holiday Club	2
Online Safety	2
Inhalers	3
Preparing for summer	3
Unwanted crafts	3
Term Dates	4

Staff

We are happy to announce the arrival of Sam Atkinson who is working as a casual worker and volunteer in After School Club. Whilst at the club Sam will undertake training and expand his experience working with children and their parents / carers.

One month’s notice of cancellation

Parents/carers who wish to cancel their child’s sessions at the Breakfast Club or After School Club MUST give one month’s notice. Any outstanding payments must be settled before the child leaves the club. On occasions parents/carers have not told staff of their future plans of leaving the club and this has resulted in fees building up but still

having to be paid by those parents/carers. If you are planning to withdraw your child please speak to Sharon, who will arrange a closing balance.

Holiday Club

A number of you have been enquiring when Westgate Wonders will be offering a Holiday Club. Shortly, the school will be distributing a questionnaire on whether parents / carers will use this service. For those parents / carers who would like the club to run please ensure the completion of the questionnaire to enable us to establish if this would be viable to run.

Westgate Wonders Drop-in sessions

Please note that if parents/carers book drop-in sessions, these sessions must be paid for, whether these sessions are used or not.
Drop-in sessions must be paid for before the child attends. Parents/carers are also asked to check availability with staff to ensure places are available for those sessions, as staff-child ratios must be maintained.
If you do require a drop-in session, please telephone 07834 556617 or contact the school office on 01524 832747. If we are unavailable, please leave a text message. Please give the club as much notice as possible.

Online Safety

Westgate Wonders promotes online safety and would like to share this good practice with parents/carers. Below are a few tips along with a website address for more reading.
Talk to your child about their online activities.
Keep internet equipment in a family space (allowing you to oversee their activities)

Use parental controls, limiting their access.
Set boundaries and rules.
www.thinkuknow.co.uk
The internet has a wealth of information for children to access and allowing them to explore may encourage them to find education more fun.

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Inhalers

Unfortunately some parents / carers have not yet replied to letters sent out requesting new inhalers.
We are aware children may have medication in their classrooms, however in an emergency there may not be time for staff to collect medication from classrooms. In addition to this each teacher stores medication in different area, therefore this will also delay staff in a quick response.

Westgate Wonders appeals to parents/carers to keep the club informed of change of details, whether it be telephone numbers, addresses, allergies and /or medication.
Please also note, any other person collecting your child must have your password. If this person is unable to provide the password, the club would need to contact parents/carers before allowing the child to leave. It would be very helpful if parents/carers could also notify the club on 07834 556617 of any other person picking up beforehand.
Thank you

Prepare for
summer

Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately. When the warmer weather arrives children will be encouraged to play outside more. Please supply a cap or hat to protect your child in the warmer weather. Westgate Wonders will provide sun lotion however, if your child has an allergy please notify a member of staff as soon as possible. We are aware circumstances change so it is paramount that we have up-to-date medical information.

Websites for
Children

www.phonicsplay.co.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize
www.disney.co.uk
www.citv.co.uk

Useful Websites

www.moneysavingexpert.com
www.energysavingtrust.org.uk
www.itv.com/daybreak/money
www.thinkuknow.co.uk
www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/
www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs

Unwanted crafts

Please do not throw away any buttons, ribbons, boxes or other recyclable items as the children love making things from junk! Children can really express themselves through their junk modelling and make some really exciting creations. Please don't throw...donate to the club.

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Westgate Wonders Website
www.westgatesch.com/westgate-wonders/westgate-wonders-clu/
Westgate Wonders Website now has the Enrolment Form online. If you would like to update your information or introduce other parents to the club please print out the form, complete and return to Sharon. Please contact 07834 556617 if you would like support completing this form.

PLEASE CONTACT US AS SOON AS POSSIBLE IF YOUR CHILD IS NOT ATTENDING THE CLUB DUE TO SICKNESS OR AFTER SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES.

School Term and Holiday Pattern 2015/16

Summer Term 2015
School Re-opens Monday 13th April 2015
May Day Holiday Monday 4th May 2015
Teacher Training Day Thursday 22nd May 2015
Mid Term Closure Monday 25th to Friday 29th May 2015 (inclusive)
Teacher Training Days Monday 29th & Tuesday 30th June 2015
Closure After School Thursday 23rd July 2015 (2pm finish) (After School Club closed Thursday 23rd)
AutumnTerm 2015
School Re-opens Tuesday 8th September 2015
Mid Term Closure Monday 26th to Friday 30th October 2015 (inclusive)
Closure After School Friday 18th December 2015 (2pm finish) (After School Club closed Thursday 18th)
Spring Term 2016
School Re-opens Monday 4th January 2016
Mid Term Closure Monday 15th to Friday 19th February 2016 (inclusive)
Easter Bank Holiday Friday 25th & Monday 28th March 2016
Closure After School Friday 8th April 2016 (2pm finish) (After School Club closed Friday 8th)
Summer Term 2016
School Re-opens on Monday 25th April 2016
May Day Holiday Monday 2nd May 2016
Teacher Training Day Thursday 5th May 2016
Mid Term Closure Monday 30th May to Friday 3rd June 2016 (inclusive)
Closure after School on Friday 22nd July 2016 (2pm Finish) (After School Club closed Friday 22nd)
Teacher Training Days Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th July 2016