BDOOSC - Benton Dene Out of School Club

BDOOSC Aims:

At Benton Dene out of school club we aim to provide:

• Outstanding childcare for children in an out of school setting. Children can feel at home in a secure environment that is safe, stimulating and friendly, where they can relax and enjoy a variety of activities.

• We are committed to setting a good example by showing the children and each other respect, kindness and co-operation at all times.

• We are committed to making sure that all children are treated fairly and equally, providing the same play and learning opportunities for everyone.

• To provide an interesting and dynamic balance of activities allowing for active play to help in improving your child’s abilities.

General Information:

Benton Dene out of School Club has been operating since 1991.

The Club capacity is for 50+ children, and is open to children of ages 3 - 11 years.

Current Opening hours: Monday to Friday:-

OOSC Breakfast Club: 7.30am - 9.00am

OOSC Out of School Club: 3.15pm - 6.00pm

Holiday Club: 8.00am - 5.00pm (7.30am – 6pm on request)

Children can attend term time from Benton Dene Schools, St. Bartholomews and St. Stephens Primary schools (temporarily BDP only Autumn 2020).

The Club provides a warm, safe environment for the children. It is not meant to be an extension of the school day. We ensure that there are quiet areas for reading and drawing and areas where the children can be active, energetic and creative. The staff participate in the games and activities and supervise as necessary.

During the Holidays we operate a more structured approach. We follow a theme for each week and all activities are based around this. This will include suggestions for themes from both staff and children made during Keyworker meetings. Details of the Holiday activities are available from staff. 

Out of School Club Early Years Provision Ofsted Inspection -  6th November 2019 

Following our last Outstanding Ofsted inspection in 2015, we are delighted to report that OOSC has since been reinspected under the new framework and met the criteria for an early years provider. Further information can be found using the report link below:

 https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50128370

Charging Policy:

The current charges are as follows:-

The Holiday Club session covers from 8.00am until 5.00pm.

Arrangements can be made to extend holiday cover if required at the extra cost of £2.00 per half-hour, per child.

There will also be the additional charge of £1.00 per trip, per family for Parents / Carers of children who need to be collected / dropped off at St.Stephens and St.Bartholomew’s Primary School. This is because there is extra staff required to be on duty to maintain child / worker ratios whilst staff are absent collecting / delivering children.

For more information or future bookings please contact Julie Jennings on 0191 4661812 or email bdoosc@hotmail.co.uk