Castle Early Birds Holiday Club

Safe, Fun & Inclusive for every child

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Safe, Fun & Inclusive for every child

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Portchester Community School, Fareham

Ages: 4 - 12 years

HAF Free Ticket Free

Next date: Thursday 23rd Jul, 08:00 – 16:30

Funded by Hampshire County Council HAF

Universal provision with SEND support

Castle Early Birds Holiday Club block mentored by Castle Early Birds Holiday Club

What we'll do

Our holiday club offers a structured but flexible daily routine to ensure children have a balance of active play, creative activities, social time, and relaxation throughout the day. Example Daily Schedule 8:00am – 9:00am: free play 9:00am – 10:30am: Sports, team games, and Indoor or outdoor activities 10:30am – 11:00am: Healthy snack and social time 11:00am – 12:30pm: Creative activities, crafts, cooking, or themed sessions 12:30pm – 1:15pm: Healthy hot lunch 1:15pm – 2:30pm: Indoor and outdoor free play, wellbeing activities, or quiet time 2:30pm – 3:30pm: Group games, challenges, or special activities 3:30pm – 4:30pm: Snack, free play, and collection time

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1:1 care

2:1 care

Qualified to administer medication

Epilepsy trained

Secure environment

Accessible toilet

Assist with personal care and toileting

Hoist and changing bench

Wheelchair accessible site

Autism awareness trained

Sensory or quiet spaces

Makaton trained

PECS trained

More information available on request

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It is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the the measures provided above. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed.

About your mentor

Castle Early Birds Holiday Club

Safe, Fun & Inclusive for every child

Castle Early Birds Holiday Club is a community-focused childcare provider based at Portchester Community School in Fareham. For over 10 years, we have provided high-quality holiday club and childcare services, creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where children can learn, play, and develop. Our programme offers a wide variety of activities including sports, creative arts, cooking, indoor and outdoor play, and team-building sessions, alongside healthy and nutritious meals. We are passionate about supporting all children, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds and children with SEN. Our goal is to be a welcoming and supportive hub within the community, helping children build confidence, friendships, independence, and positive experiences while providing valuable support to local families.

Summary:

Castle Early Birds Holiday Club provides a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where children can enjoy fun, enriching experiences during the school holidays. Based at Portchester Community School in Fareham, we offer a wide range of engaging activities including sports, arts and crafts, cooking, team games, indoor and outdoor play, and wellbeing activities designed to support children’s confidence, creativity, and social development. Alongside our exciting activity programme, we provide healthy meals and snacks to help children stay energised throughout the day. Our aim is to give children the opportunity to make friends, learn new skills, stay active, and have fun in a safe community setting.

Learning aims

Aim 1

We aim to provide children with enjoyable experiences that support their personal, social, emotional, and physical development through play and enrichment activities.

Aim 2

Inclusive activities building confidence, friendships, teamwork, creativity, and healthy life skills for all children

Food Provision, Inclusion and Support, What Children should bring

Food Provision We provide healthy meals and snacks each day, with menus designed to support children’s wellbeing and healthy eating habits. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and drinking water are available daily, and we cater for dietary requirements, allergies, and cultural preferences wherever possible. Inclusion and Support Castle Early Birds is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all children, including children with SEN and those requiring additional support. We work closely with families to ensure children feel safe, supported, and able to fully participate in activities. What Children Should Bring Children should attend in comfortable clothing suitable for indoor and outdoor play and bring: A refillable water bottle Coat and suitable footwear Sun cream and hat during warmer weather Any required medication clearly labelled We look forward to welcoming children for a fun, active, and enjoyable holiday experience. Mandy xx

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Where we'll be

Portchester Community School, White Hart Lane, Fareham, England, PO16 9BD

WHAT’S PROVIDED

Drinks

Snacks

Meals

Equipment

Safety

Enhanced DBS

Risk Assessment

Public Liability Insurance

Safeguarding Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Kit

Smoke Detector

Please note

Please note, it is the responsibility of the booker to satisfy themselves about the adequacy of the safety measures. This platform is merely an introducer and does not verify the items listed here.

Cancellation Policy

Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.

My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.