Welcome to SC Kids

As part of the Sharmans Cross family, SC Kids provide a breakfast club and after school care in a fun and friendly setting.

On this page you will find useful information such as booking forms, parent information and current activity planning details. We will be regularly updating this page with photographs and newsletters.

We welcome parents and children to come and visit us.  If you would like to look round please call us on the office number of 0121 705 2379 to arrange an appointment.  We would love to see you.

New contracts coming soon for September 2024

All contracts are to be completed and handed into SC_Kids or Sharmans Cross Reception for the attention of

Mrs Gooch

September 2023 to July 2024

SC Kids Mobile Telephone Number.

Should you need to contact us directly please telephone 07824 419 382.

This number should also be used to inform us if your child will not be attending club

for any reason including sickness, and attendance at another after school club.

Safeguarding

We operate the schools Safeguarding Children policy, and in this regard we work closely with the Local Authority. As with all child carers, our organisation is obliged to report any concerns about the welfare of children. Staff members have the obligation to report concerns included in their contract of employment. The full safeguarding policy can be found on the school section of this website under 'Policies'.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead for SC Kids is Mrs Lyn Hoban

THE SAFETY OF THE CHILDREN IS PARAMOUNT

Home reports

If you think a child or young person is being harmed or is at risk of being harmed then you must contact Children Social Work Services and tell them your concerns.

You can report your concerns by calling the Solihull MASH Team on 0121 788 4333

(Monday-Thursday 8.45am-5.20pm, Friday 8.45pm-4.30pm).

If you are calling out working hours (evening, weekends or bank holidays) call the Emergency Duty Team on 0121 605 6060.

If you think a child or young person is in immediate danger, call the emergency services on 999

Equal opportunities / Special needs

• Our club provides a safe and caring environment, free from discrimination for everyone in our community including children with additional needs.
• We respect the different racial origins, religions, cultures and languages in a multi-ethnic society so that each child is valued as an individual without racial or gender stereotyping.
• We will challenge inappropriate attitudes and practices.
• We will not tolerate any form of racial harassment.

Behaviour/ Anti bullying

• Children and staff have created rules for acceptable behaviour whilst at the club. These are displayed for everyone to see.

• Every member in the club is encouraged to have respect for one another. We use the same rules that the children know and use in school. The school /club behaviour policy and anti-bullying policy will be enforced in club.
• Parents will be contacted if their child’s behaviour is causing unnecessary distress to another child or a member of staff. In extreme circumstances we reserve the right to withdraw our offer of a place, e.g. where the overall safety and security of other children may be at risk.
• Further information can be found by following the link below.

https://www.sharmans-cross.solihull.sch.uk/policies/

Data Protection Act 2018:

The club follows the school Privacy Notice and abides by the Freedom of information policy and Data Protection Policy. These documents can be found in full on this website.

   Frequently asked questions

 How do I book a place for my child?                                             

 If you would like to book a place for your child, please ask for a Registration Form (available from the school office, via email, or download from the website). Children are unable to come to club unless the registration forms have been completed and the contract signed. All information provided will be treated as confidential and will be stored  appropriately.

 All information is processed in line with GDPR regulations.

 Is the club open in school holidays?                                                                                  No SC Kids does not operate in the school holidays or on inset days. Staff will assist parents with information of other clubs in the area.                                  

Where is the club based?          

The club is based in the school hall. Several areas of the school are available for our use. These include the IT suite, sports hall, outdoor area, and playgrounds.

Where do we enter the building?                                                                                       The entrance to the club is opposite the vehicle entrance and adjacent to the school kitchen. Parents are asked to ring bell, and a member of staff will let you in.

What is the policy for transition from class to club at the end of the school day?      Children in year 3,4,& 5 are collected by staff from their classrooms and taken to the hall. Year 6 children make their own way  to the hall where their arrival is monitored by a member of staff.

What activities are offered?                                                                                                  Indoor and outdoor activities are planned daily. Children are encouraged to participate in these planned activities but are able to choose from various resources and play equipment that are available. Children are asked to make suggestions  through the SC Kids council regarding new resources and equipment and where possible appropriate requests are met.

Can my child attend other after school clubs?

Yes, Parents must let us know of their child's attendance and if they will return to SC Kids. Parents will be charged for their   session at SC Kids unless they  wish to cancel. There is  4 week's paid notice to cancel any sessions.

Can someone else collect my child?                                                                                  Parents must inform us if their child is being collected by someone other than themselves. The person's personal details need to be added to the child's account as a new contact and they should know the password, until they are familiar to SC_Kids staff. If the person collecting  is unfamiliar to staff they will ask them for the password you have indicated on your contact form. Failure to inform the person of your password will delay the handing over process while we contact you.

How do I pay?

Payments are accepted through Parent Pay, Childcare vouchers, and Government Tax Free Childcare arrangements. Parents are invoiced via email and payment is due two weeks after the invoice date. All payments are made in advance. Late payments will incur a late payment fee.

First Aiders

Manesha Chohan

Ansuya Parmar

Anne Alcott

Voucher Information

We receive payments from  a number of voucher companies.  Below is the account information they will normally ask parents when setting up schemes with them that you may find useful.

Our Ofsted number is 104049.