Scissett Kids Club is a quality, Ofsted registered childcare provider which opened in 2002, providing a Holiday Club for out of term activities.

Who is it for?

All young people from Reception year up to and including year 8 (i.e. 13 year olds). [Note: to attend the Holiday Club your child does not have to attend either Scissett CE Academy or Scissett Middle School.]

When & Where?

7:30am to 6pm during most school holidays (and aligns to the Scissett CE Academy academic calendar). Please refer to the calendar/blog for specific dates. Scissett CE Academy, Wakefield Road, Scissett, HD8 9HR.

What do we do?

Provide a safe place for your child to enjoy time with their friends and ensure they feel like they are getting a break from school.

Food & Drink?

Breakfast – a broad selection of breakfast cereals & toast until 9am. A hot lunch, healthy snacks and drinks are provided during the day. Children can bring a packed lunch if they wish.

Activities

An extensive range of fun and exciting activities such as: arts and crafts (baking, model making, painting, clay models, knitting, sewing, drama and music), gardening, outside den building, climbing trees, treasure hunts, playing games (football, cricket, rounders, tennis, frisbee, netball), trip days out to all sorts of exciting venues further afield. …the list is endless. Our facilities and equipment allow us to run a huge variety of activities and just in case the great British summer doesn’t give us the sunshine we would like, we also have access to indoor facilities. We also have access to a large outdoor area including a woodland and early years playground.

Fees

£29.50 per child per day.  (Discounts are available for siblings &/or half-day sessions. Please call 07791 064565 or email scissettkidsclub@gmail.com for details)

The Team

Julie Horn who was the inspiration behind the original Kids Club is the Club’s manager.

Grace Buckley  the senior playworker.

Louise Morley, Sandra Morris,  Emily Featherstone, Sue MacDonald, , Zoe Rushforth, Anthea Smith,  and Amy Buckley are the playworkers.

All staff hold an enhanced DBS and most staff are qualified in playwork and hold a current first aid certificate.