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Box Kids is an Out of School Club, conveniently located in the Jubilee Centre in the Market Place, Box. We have been providing families with childcare since 2001, Becky took over in 2007 where it has gone from strength to strength.
We care for children aged 3-11years, we are registered with Ofsted to care for children aged 3-8 years, providing 'wrap around' childcare of the highest standard. Whether you are returning to work/ college or just need a extra hours at the end of the day, we're here to help.
There's plenty of time for playing with all our toys, games and socialising with friends. We've a quiet area if the children wish to read books, have a rest or do homework, we try to play outdoors at least once a week during the warmer months and weather permitting during the wetter/colder months. The children help us with our themes and activities by giving us ideas and suggestions.
To help with valuable family time, for an extra £1.60 per day, we can give your child an evening meal, freeing up time before bedtime. The meals are planned with help from the children to ensure the children will like the meals. We alter the menu for dietary and cultural requirements and encourage the children to try new foods, especially fruit, salad & vegetables. Look at our latest menu >>>
We encourage the children to care/look after themselves and others, including things around them like toys and the environment etc.
Ofsted and EYFS
At our last inspection (August 2017) it was recognised that we provide high quality childcare and was extremely complimentary. Grading the Club as “Good” overall, adding we have a lot of respect for each other, between all the children and staff, and that the setting is a very happy, caring, and creative place for children to be. Staff were praised for providing “an interesting and stimulating range of planned activities to keep the children occupied and help them to progress in all areas of their development.” We are extremely proud of this and of everything we do. Click here to read our report.
September 2008 saw Box Kids implement the new Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) for all children aged 3-5years in our care which links up with nurseries, pre-schools and schools. The framework was refined in September 2012 and again September 2014.
The framework was updated in April 2017, we no longer need to implement EYFS’ Teaching, Learning and Assessment but we will continue to monitor the children's development and pass on any relevant details on to other settings. We carry out one observation a month and link it to the Characteristics of Effective Learning. Regular children aged 3-5 years will have a learning journey, we observe children as soon as they start to help us get to know the children and settle them in. You are welcome to have a look at your child’s learning journey.
Policies and Procedures
We have set policies and procedures to ensure the smooth and safe running of Box Kids. Please click here for further details of our policies >>>
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Breakfast Club |
Monday-Friday (term time) 7.30-8.45am |
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After School Club |
Monday-Friday (term time) 3.15-6.00pm |
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Holiday Club
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Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.30pm
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Breakfast Club (from 7:30-8:45am):
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First Child |
Siblings |
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per session: |
£5.30 |
£4.77 |
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for 5 days: |
£23.85 |
£21.46 |
After School Club (3:15pm-6pm):
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First Child |
Siblings |
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Up to 5:30pm: |
£10.30 |
£9.27 |
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Up to 6:00pm: |
£12.30 |
£11.07 |
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5 days - 5:30pm: |
£46.35 |
£41.71 |
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5 days - 6:00pm: |
£56.50 |
£50.94 |
Holiday Club (8:30am-5:30pm)
Holiday Club fees are £2.80 per hour (minimum of 4hrs)
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First Child |
Siblings |
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6 hrs (school day): |
£15.12 |
£13.60 |
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9hrs (full day): |
£23.30 |
£20.97 |
* for full fees and sessional options please refer to our fee and late payment policy.
We are extremely proud of the quality of our childcare and have a ratio of at least 1 staff member to every 12 children, we adjust the adults to match the needs and ages of the children, we sometimes we work on the lower ratio of staff to children.
All staff including volunteers have a DBS &/or CRB check and have a full induction to ensure they and the children are kept safe. All staff have relevant training and wear bright pink t-shirts, coats and gilets and bright blue jumpers displaying the settings logo and contact details. Staff all wear ID badges.
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Becky Townsend - Managing Owner (Lead Safeguarding Officer, Health & Safety Officer)
"I started working with children in 2001, I've worked with children in a variety of ways e.g. playgroup, childminding, babysitting, running a Brownie and Rainbow Groups. As well as being at Box Kids, I am currently a teaching assistant at Box Primary School. I enjoy working with children as every day is different, you never know what the children going to do or say, it's great when you see e children achieve something and gain confidence. I have always wanted to work with children, it is a very rewarding job to do and I can't think any other job I would like to do. In my free time, I like running & going to the gym, spending time with friends & family and reading" |
L3 Playwork, L3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, L2 Paediatric First Aid, L2 Health & Safety, L3 Advance Saguarding and Designated Safeguarding Lead,
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Lauren - Deputy (Deputy Safeguarding Officer)
"I originally worked with older people as a carer as I like helping people, but decided I would enjoy working with children more after babysitting. I have helped at a Brownie Pack where I worked with the Brownies in small groups and playing games. I look forward to gaining more experience with children and my knowledge by attending training courses. I've been working at Box Kids for over 4 years. I also have a passion for nails and design, in 2019 trained as a Nail Technician and started my Nail Salon. I like spending time with friends, going to festivals and keeping fit" |
L2 Employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care and children and young people's settings L3 Diploma for Children's Learning & Development (EYE) L2 Food Safety in Catering L2 Nutrition Awareness- Early Years L2 Concussion Awareness L2 Introduction to Risk Assessment L2 Speech, Language & Communication L2 Understanding Low Mood & Depression L3 Advanced Safeguarding & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect (Safeguarding Childen) Paediatric First Aid, Female Genital Mutilation Awareness, The Prevent Duty, Channel General Awareness, Child Sexual Exploitation, Creating Play Opportunities, Supportting Children with Asthma, Food Allergens, Lets Create in a World of Play, Basic First Aid, Children's Metal Health, Online Safety, Motivating Boys in Early Years, Staff Mental Health, Breast Ironing, Illness and Infection Control, Understanding Asthma & Auto-Injectors, Encouraging Positive Behaviour
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Tilly - Play Assistant |
L2 Food Safety- Early Years L2 Paediatric First Aid L2 Child Protection L2 Safeguarding Children
Channel General Awareness, Prevent, Food Allergy, Female Genital Mutilation, Child Sexual Exploitation, Breast Ironing, In the Moment Planning, Disadvantage Families, Biting in Early Years, Children's Mental Health, Online Safety, Medical Awareness, Manual Handling for Childcare Proffessionals, Motivating Boys in a Early Years, Lets Create in a World of Play, Special Educational Needs, Speech and Language, Illnesses & Infection Control
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Kayleigh - Play Assisant |
L2 Child Protection L2 Safeguarding Children L2 Food Safety & Hygiene
Child Sexual Exploitation, The Prevent Duty & British Values, Breast Ironing, Female Gential Mutilation, Children's Mental Health, Basic First Aid, Food Allergy Awareness, Motivating Boys in Early Years |
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Evan - Holiday Club Bank Staff
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Allergens Channel Awareness Female Genital Mutilation Awareness Prevent Asthma CSE Food Hygiene Paedratirc First Aid
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Marcia - Holiday Club Bank Staff |
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Caitlin- Holiday Club Bank Staff |
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Vikki Matcham- Bank Staff |
Norland Diploma Montessori Nursery Diploma Child Protection & Safeguarding Children Early Years Foundation Degree Early Childhood Studies Paediatric First Aid Child Neglect Child Protection Equality & Diversity Safeguarding Young Peopole Preventing Bullying Data Protection Female Genital Mutilation Awareness |
