OrganisationSticky Fingers

AddressSt Georges Church Hall

710 Hert ford RoadEnfield

MiddlesexEN3 6NY

Telephone Number0773238507507863354829

Fax 0208 3670298We are here

Buses 279 149 101 310Trains Enfield Lock Station

Opening HoursSticky Fingers is opened five days a week

Monday - FridayTerm Times

7am to 8.45am mornings3pm – 5.45pm evenings

Holiday Periods8am – 5.45pm

How to find usWe are in the St Georges Community Hall, which is situated just off the Hertford Road.

Once you enter the community hall of hertford Road, there is two red double doors. The ring the bell on the left hand side, a member of staff will open the door for you.

Parking FacilitiesParking on the premises is limited however; there is space for about four cars. You

are allowed to park on beside the hall and on the street but please be considerate of others and do not obstruct other vehicles.Also, please spare a thought for the residents and school of

Hertford Road, as many homes/school have off street parking. Please do not obstruct their driveway either.

Our ObjectiveChildren are so special therefore taking care of them is paramount to our service. Our aim is to provide a safe and stimulating environment for all the children in our care, so at SF these are just some of our main objectives: -

SF team are dedicated in providing quality provisions for all the children at SF.To encourage children to participate actively in activities.The promotion of positive attitudes towards learning, playing and socialising.The SF team work hard and play hard. All staff members are encouraged to interact with the children to help them develop mentally, physically and creatively.

Activity Rooms

The SF’s club offers three big halls, which are supervised by two members of staff. The children use them for their activities and recreation. This can vary from reading, to participating in team sports

such as football or volleyball. The Quiet RoomThis room is divided into three sections.The Television & Video (area 1)If the children have returned their Consent Forms: they can watch a video of their choice. (See appendices 1)The Relaxation (area 2)Has two comfortable sofas pillows, which allows the children to relax, by either reading a book or magazine, or sitting and talking to friends.

Arts & Craft (area 3)The arts and craft section is where a member of staff prepares planned activities for

the children. With the aide of equipment such as the material bin, this contains an array of colourful textiles; with which the children can design and create many things; from mask making, to murals. Such activities allow the children to construct an assortment of themes

therefore, permitting creativity through their hands, and it helps in the development of imagination, through play. Some of the equipment such as the paints stands and the home & shop apparatus are always readily available for the children to play with.

The Sports HallThis room is where fast momentum games and sports that require a ball takes place, for example, football, volleyball, parachute, rounders, five-a-side, cricket, tennis, table tennis and on the odd occasion - snooker.

The children get to choose the kind of game/s that they would like to play. Sometimes this hall is divided into two halves, if there are equal amounts of children wanting to participate in different activities.

The Eating HallThis hall is the designated eating area. It is the only room where eating is allowed. However, once the children have finished eating and the tables and chairs are put away, the vicinity then becomes the games room. Again, the children can choose the type of game they would like to play, whether it be creating and performing a play, choreographed dancing (with the aide of the play leaders), or

tic-tac-toe tag games, all of the activities are supervised and monitored by play leaders.

In addition, the children use this room to create and bake an assortment of dishes, introducing different cultured foods from children/staff and parents/carers specialties. With the help and supervision of a play leader, the children are allowed to bake cakes, make biscuits, fruit

salads, rice crispy cakes, marshmallow’s and different sweets eaten all over the world etc.

The extras that SF has to offer

In this section, you will learn a little of what SF has to offer the children, parents and carers. We offer the children, optional extras; of which some are free of charge and for some, there is a small fee.

Singing and DramaThe children will get opportunity throughout the year to take part in various showcases. They will learn basic dram, singing and dancing skills. They will take part in mini musicals, such as Sister Act II, Grease, Annie; they will learn to sing as part of a group and much more. These showcase will usually take place in the holidays, the performance will generally be on the last day of the holiday. We welcome parents, guardian’s family and friends to come along to our performances as this gives the children something to look forward to.

Music and Singing LessonsThe children will get an opportunity to learn basic piano/keyboard skills Drumming

and singing skills on an allocated day each month they will be carried out by one our new managers Angenita Blackwood who is also an accomplished singer and

musician. The children will also get to go on music themed trips that will also be arranged by Angenita Blackwood.

Visits to the libraryOnce a month the children will be visiting the library, where they will listen to stories. The older children will be able to use the computer

facilities and interact with the stories.

The children will be allowed to rent books, cassettes and videos from the library; however, all rentals will remain on the SF premises. Unless your child/ren has their own library ticket, however the onus is on you to return the books to the library.

The Breakfast ClubSF recognise some of the familiar needs of the parents, therefore, we endeavour to ease some of the daily stresses where possible.

If children attend the Breakfast Club, at SF, a choice of nutritious breakfast such as, cereal, muffins, Danish and croissants are provided for them, along with hot

beverages, which can be either hot chocolate/ black current juice, or a cold squash drink. This is served between 7.15am – 8.15 am. After breakfast, a play leader takes your child/ren to their schools Please ensure that your child is at breakfast club no later than 8:30am. This service has no hidden charges there is one small fee of £2.50 per day, or a small payment at the beginning of the week.

After school F or the children who attend the SF club after school, a snack and drink is

provided free of charge for them. This can be any thing from, beans/spaghetti on toast, hot dogs, pasta-bakes, and noodle’s, to

pancakes, soup with bread/butter and crisp.

A menu is displayed weekly on the Parent’s Notice Board, enabling you know what your child/ren will be eating.

Holidays and Play schemesWe provide holiday play schemes for children 5 to 14 years of

age. There is a multitude of activities and trips for the children to get involved in, you will be notified of any changes in times for trips but all children should reach

the centre no later than 9.30am on trip days such as outings to the fair, bowling, cinema, theatres, picnics, swimming, museums, farms, ice-skating,

fun houses etc.

In addition, in the holidays and play schemes period, each child must have a packed lunch that is provided by their parents or carers.

Please no glass bottles or microwaveable foods, but please put in an adequate pack lunch for the day for your child, with a cooling pack to keep their food fresh.

There are also special activities at the setting of SF, for example, badge making, candle making, sewing/costume making, moulding (model making, etc. If

there is a special occasion: Easter, Christmas, religious/culture events etc, where possible we will incorporate it into the children’s day.

Holidays and Play schemesIn addition, at the end of every holiday period, the

children will design, create and display/ wear something that they find relevant and falls in line with the theme, to the ‘Last Day Party’.Play Scheme Timetable

8:00-9:30 Breakfast10:00-10:30 Registration10:30-12:00 Morning activities.12:00-1:00 Lunch1:00- 1:15 Afternoon registration1:15-4:00 Afternoon activities4:00-4:30 Snack time 4:30-5:00 Continue afternoon activities.5:00- 5:30 Tidy up time.5:00-600 Games in the sports hall.

Equal Opportunities and religion for the children of SF

Equal opportunities for all, is very important, as well as children with Special Needs, religion, is taken in to consideration, therefore the children at SF are encouraged to celebrate their culture and

religious faith. This aids in tolerance and harmony. We encourage parents to advise us on when their religious or special celebrations are and we will, (where possible) endeavour to incorporate them into our days

InformationManagement teamDarlene McClainGarth ClarkeRequirements

Before any child can attend SF, the parent/carer must have filled in a registration form. No child is allowed on the setting with out one. There must also be a clear picture of the child/ren on the form.

MembershipThere is a yearly membership fee of £5.00 per family. This will allow us to send you mail outs, so that you are always kept up to date with any new changes.

Trial day for play schemeThis will allow your child to come along and see what SF is all about, and whether it suits your child’s needs.

Inset dayOnce in a while schools have teacher-training day for their staff. We offer an Inset day for parents/ careers, so that any previous plans made can be kept and your day is not interrupted. The service is optional, however you must inform us if you wish to use this service, so that we can have the right amount of staff on the premises. Dates offered are on the flyersPlease provide your child in with a substantial packed lunch.

PaymentsAll payments must be paid to the management team, which are Darlene McClain, Garth Clarke and Michael McClain on Monday at the beginning of each week.

You will sign a form which is a receipt that can be used for verification of payment to, Universities, place of employment, Family Tax credit etc.

ChequesPlease make cheques payable to Sticky Fingers and put your child’s name on the back and explain what you are paying for.

Direct DebitsPlease ask management for a direct debit form and return it to Sticky Fingers to be processed. Details needed bankers name i.e. Barclays or Nat west, account number and sort code is required along with the agreed amount spread out over a monthly basis paying 1 month in advance, and a signature to authorise to the agreement.

Card MachineInstant payment by card is also available .

SicknessIf your child is un-well please do not allow them to attend any of the SF Sessions.

If your child becomes unwell once at SF we will contact the parent and inform them of their child’s situation. We will ask you to come and collect your child; if you make alternative arrangements for the collection of your child please make sure they are on the contact list, which can be updated at

any time. (See appendix 2).

Unfortunately no refund will be issued unless you have a doctor’s certificate, validating your child’s absence.

Lateness

If a parent or career is late collecting their child/ren; a member of staff will first try and contact you by phone, and then a named contact from off the registration

sheet.

Parents or carers will be charged £5:00 for every five minutes that they are late in the collection of their child/ren. Depending on how many staff is

required to stay back. There are other hall users that require the usage after 6pm and we ask you to take this in to consideration, as Sticky Fingers will incur rental charges after this time, which will be changed to you. Sticky Fingers ask you for a courtesy call if you know you are running late so other arrangements can be made.

Dropping off and collecting your child/ren from SFAll parents must come into the building and sign the signing in book. This must include your child’s name, the time you dropped them off and a signature from parent/career.

On leaving the premises, you must sign again, this time only the time you picked the child/ren up and your signature is required.Outings

In the Holidays and Play-Scheme, SF likes to arrange trips and days out that are educational and stimulating for the child. Therefore booking places some times come at a cost. SF endeavour to minimise the costs by dividing the cost of travel and admission in to the venue, by the number of children wanting to participate in the outing.

Therefore, we will request that parent and carers return Booking Slips along with a £10 deposit. On payment your deposit will be included in the costs.

Please be warned, if you request a place for your child/ren and your child/ren do not attend the venue, you will still be charged, as staff: child ratio will have been established in advance and the staff will still need paying for their time. Thank you.

When trips have been arranged every bus and play leader will have with themA mobile phoneA First Aide BoxA list of contact detailsA registerA risk assessment sheet this normally is done prior to the trip!

There will always be the correct staff: child ratio. Staff will always take the register and do a head-count of the children.

High Visibility JacketAll children are issued a High Visibility Jacket, which they must wear when they are

being walked to or from SF settings. We also insist that they have their jackets for outings. Not only is it for security reasons, but is part of the Personal protective Equipment at Work Regulation 1992, also known as the PPEW. So please stress the importance of these jackets to your child/ren.

SF will provide each child with a High Visibility Jacket, however, if your child misplaces or looses the jacket, the onus will be on the parent to replace it.

Your SuggestionsWe are interested in any suggestions that you may have. SF organisation encourages and appreciates your in put into your child’s early years. Please feel free to utilise our Your Suggestion forms, which you will find at the setting of SF, next to the Notice Board. (See appendix 3).

Polices SF have a number of policies in palce which you are welcomed to read at any time the setting is opened. They are next to the notice Board.

Staff MeetingsOnce a week the staff meetings are held, if you have any issues

that you would to air or clarify, please document them and hand them in to Garth Clark, Michael McClain or Darlene McClain.

Parents/children MeetingsS/F likes to encourage all the family parents/carers to attend specially events that will happen throughout the year i.e. Changes and ways of helping your club, Working Tax Credit professionals will also attend our setting to give you advise and help on how to fill in the forms and receive the best advise as possible to help your claim be processed to the best of your advantage, and allow you to fire out question/concerns you may have. Its always worth attending even if its just as a social evening to speck about any concerns you may have about your child or the setting. Free snacks/beverages are supplied, and fun/games entertainment for the rest of the family, so come along and enjoy the fun.

Notices will go out four weeks prior to a meeting.

Sticky Fingers & the communitySF works hard at providing safety for our children within the community. Recently

we have requested a Lollypop Lady/Man to help with the crossing for the children of St Georges School; this will enable all the children of St George’s to

have a safer route for the busy roads that are just out side of their school.

SecurityAt SF a safe and secure environment for all is paramount. This should allow you to have piece of mind about the safety procedures in place at SF.

About Our Staff.

All members of staff are Qualified professional carers with NVQ level 2 or 3, they are also check by Ofsted for there suitability, S/F request a policed

checked, and approved certificate prior before employment, this procedure is known as CRB.

Access too and exit off SF premises.The children are routinely taught not to open the blue door that gives entrance or exit off the premises, not even to their parents, so please do not encourage your child or any of the children to open the blue door for you. However Parents/carers only can help out to open the door if only you recognise another parent that attends regularly to the setting but it is best to leave the blue door to a staff member if unsure.

Complaints procedureIf you have a complaint or you are unhappy with the services, please follow these steps below.

1. See a member of staff who is on duty at the project, and tell them your complaint.

2. After seeing a member of staff and you are still not happy, please contact the senior worker.

If the above is unsatisfactory and you wish to appeal against the decision made by the senior worker, please contact the management committee, by sending a letter stating

Your nameYour addressYour complaintWhy you are appealing

This way matters can be dealt with as soon as possible.We will acknowledge all complaints within five working days.

All complaints will be taken seriously.Appeal forms can be obtained on site.

Letters should be addressed to:Complaints Department Darlene McClain710 Hertford RoadEnfieldMiddlesexEN3 6NR

Alternatively if you are still unhappy you can contact OFSTED (once the following procedures above have been followed correctly).

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