I want my child to attend the scheme. When can I make a booking?
Bookings can be made from 8am on Monday 19 March 2012. Applications will be accepted on a first come first serve basis.
How can I make a booking?
Booking by Telephone Please call 0191 433 7117 between 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday.
Advisors will complete the booking process with you over the telephone. Please note payment must be made at the time of booking using a valid credit or debit card.
Booking in Person Please call in to the Civic Centre between the hours given above. Advisors will be available to take your booking.
You can pay at the Civic Centre by credit/ debit card, cash or cheque. Credit/debit card payments can only be made in person between 8am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Bookings by Post Please complete a booking form and return to the address given below. Booking forms are available from the Civic Centre from Monday 19 March 2012.
Payment by post can only be made by cheque which should be made payable to Gateshead Council.
What if my child has additional needs or a disability?
If your child has additional needs or a disability, you will need to contact us for a booking form. Booking forms for children with additional needs or disabilities will be available from Monday 27 February 2012. This will need to be completed and returned with payment by Wednesday 7 March 2012. Your application will be reviewed by the allocation panel, which consists of professionals who work with children and young people with additional needs and disabilities. Following allocation, a letter will be sent confirming details of your booking. In the event that an application is unsuccessful , the payment will be returned.
What training have the Active Kidz staff received?
Prior to staff working on the Active Kidz play schemes, they have to have completed and passed an enhanced criminal records disclosure.
All staff attend a comprehensive training programme provided by Gateshead Council, this includes:
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Policies and procedures training
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Personal Care
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First Aid
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Health and Safety – including risk assessment training
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Child Protection
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Challenging behaviour training
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Autism associated challenging behaviour
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Inclusion training
What time do the schemes start and end?
The scheme starts at 9am and finishes at 3.30pm each weekday.
Does the scheme run on Bank Holidays?
No, the scheme does not run on Bank Holidays.
Does my child need to bring a packed lunch?
Children should bring a packed lunch for each day, including sufficient drinks for the whole day.
What type of activities will my child be taking part in?
During Active Kidz play scheme the children have the opportunity to try a range of activities. This is subject to children’s choice of activities. Some of the activities include:
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Sports
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Games
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Arts and Crafts
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Messy art
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Parachute games
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Cookery
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Dance
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Hoop hop
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Drama
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Trips
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Swimming
What type of clothing should my child wear?
As your child may be participating in outdoor activities on a daily basis, please provide suitable clothing for your child for each day they attend the scheme. A change of clothes may also be necessary, due to some activities being very messy.
If your child is over eight years old they may be swimming, please bring suitable clothing every day. Sun protection and water proofs must be provided as necessary by parents.
Please ensure your child does not bring any valuables with them to the venue, as we cannot be held responsible for lost or damaged items.
What should I do if my child is on prescribed medication?
Your child must bring any prescribed medication to be taken during the day, to the venues each day. The medication must be in the original packaging that clearly states the child’s name and dosage.
What is a ‘Walking Bus’?
The Walking Bus is a simple concept that helps kids to meet their need for daily exercise while offering parents the peace of mind that comes from knowing that their children are well supervised by responsible adults. At least two Active Kidz staff members walk from a meeting point to an Active Kidz venue.
Where will the ‘Walking Bus’ operate during the Spring 2012 scheme?
A Walking Bus is available on request from Deckham Community Centre to the Elgin Centre for parents/carers with children and young people attending both venues.
What should I do if I wish to make use of the ‘Walking Bus’?
Children of both age groups should be dropped off at Deckham Community Centre and children and young people attending the 8 – 14 scheme at the Elgin Centre will be safely escorted to the other venue.