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The Saplings - Martlesham Heath (HS)

Holiday Scheme

Coronavirus Support

Setting is open

General Details

We are a family friendly setting and a registered charity. We are able to offer a full holiday childcare service, in addition to our nursery care, to local families and to families in our surrounding areas, with children aged 2 to 11 years old. We are open between the hours of 7.30-6.00, Monday to Friday, during school holidays.

Our staff are highly experienced and qualified. We offer flexible hours to fit around families requirements.

We provide age appropriate activities and listen and engage with the children in order to support their leisure time whilst at the holiday club and have space for up to 30 children per session.

If you would like to view our facilities first hand please contact us to arrange a mutually convenient appointment and we will be happy to show you around and discuss further.

Who to contact

Name: Jo Gadsden &/or Rachel Lockwood
Position: Manager
Address: 2
The Square
Martlesham Heath
Ipswich
Suffolk
Postcode: IP5 3SL
Telephone: 01473 614753
Email: news@thesaplings.org.uk
Website: http://thesaplings.org.uk

Venue Details

Venue: The Saplings (Martlesham Heath)
Address: 2
The Square
Martlesham Heath
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
Postcode: IP5 3SL
Parking available: Yes
Parking details: The Saplings has an extensive public car parking availability.
Transport: Bus routes: route 66
Restrictions to access: The setting has no restrictions to access.
Notes: Our premises are large with airy rooms and lots of facilities, including kitchen facilities, a messy play area, a secure outside garden space, incorporating a mud kitchen. We also have a large upstairs space for use at any time.

30 Hours Extended Entitlements

Registered to provide 30 Hours?: Yes

Vacancies

Last updated: 28/01/2013
Immediate vacancies: Yes
Other information: The Saplings holiday scheme runs during all school holidays and has spaces for children aged 2-11 years.

Days & times

Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 18:00

Inclusive Provisions

Wheelchair access: Yes - This setting has level access to their premises.
Cultural provisions: Yes - Yes- we encourage all our children to learn about and show awareness of other cultures and languages. We incorporate a variety of multi cultural equipment into all aspects of our learning.
Individual dietary needs: Yes - Yes - we meet all individual needs of the children in our care. Please discuss these with us prior to your child attending.
Recent experience of supporting children with additional needs: Yes - Yes - We accept all children no matter what their individual needs and adapt our facilities accordingly.
Specific additional needs this setting has experience of: Aspergers Syndrome
Asthma
Autistic spectrum
Challenging Behaviour
Communication difficulties
Dyslexia
Dyspraxia
Eczema
Emotional needs
Hearing Difficulties
Hypermobility
Learning difficulties
Reflux
Serious allergy
Severe dietary needs
Social development impairment
Speech and language difficulties
Visual impairment

Costs

Table of costs

Table of costs
Amount	Cost Type
£11.00 for first 3 hours, £3.30 per hour thereafter.	Per hour

Details

* A minimum of 3 hours a day * A reduction for siblings and twins

Other Details

Facilities: Accessible parking, Arts and crafts, Baby facilities, Climbing frame, Close to parks, Computer, Enclosed outdoor play area, Equipment for all ages, Games consoles, Garden, Healthy eating, Kitchen, Out-door play, Outdoor play equipment, Pets, Playroom, Quiet area, Sensory play equipment, Slide, Soft play area, TV - DVD
School pickups: Birchwood Primary School (Ipswich)
Cater for over 8s: Yes
Age Range: From 2 Year(s); To 11 Year(s)
Offers Tax Free Childcare: Yes
Last Updated: 24/07/2020

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN

EY430918

Link to latest ofsted inspection report

Inspection history

Inspection History
Inspection Date	Inspection type	Inspection Outcome
14/12/2011	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Good
15/06/2015	Inspection (Early Years Register)	Requires Improvement
10/02/2016	Re-inspection (Early Years Register)	Good

Local Offer

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities

At The Saplings (Martlesham Heath) we support children with additional needs in a variety of ways.

Staff member Amy Sparrow (SendCo) and Nicole Harris (Deputy SendCo) have undertaken Special Educational Needs modules to enable them to support staff in providing the best and appropriate care for all children attending the setting.

Staff members have a wealth of experience in dealing with a variety additional needs, working with parents and outside agencies to provide the most appropriate and beneficial care to the child.

Contact

Amy Sparrow

Telephone

01473 614753

Email

news@thesaplings.org.uk

Links

The Saplings (Martlesham Heath)

Conditions Supported

Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
Health conditions
Learning difficulties
Mental health conditions
Physical disabilities
Sensory impairments