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MASKK Holiday Playcare

MASKK have been providing after school childcare for over 20 years, and our childcare is low in price but aims to be high in quality. MASKK were last inspected by Ofsted in August 2021 with the opening remark from the inspector "Children play happily together in this stimulating and welcoming club". See our full Ofsted Report HERE

MASKK is a Playwork setting, meaning the environment, sessions and activities are planned/prepared around the requests and needs of the children and young people attending including the use of toys, loose parts, games, arts and crafts, outdoor visits to park, baking etc.

During the spring and summer periods we often visit other local community buildings and events as well as parks and green spaces to enjoy the outdoors and engage our children with the wider community. We are committed to not only care for the children but support their integration with their community.

Our typical school holiday week looks like:
Mondays: We have a community gathering! Inviting children as part of the Sheffield Healthy Holiday HAF Programme. A very active (and loud) day with up to 45 children. 
Tuesdays: We get out and about, often using buses but lots of walking too. Potentially visiting busy places. 
Wedensdays: We have a messy day, welcoming children from our SNIPS Short Breaks group who enjoy sensory stimuation.
Thursdays: We play... an entirer day led by the children and young people and letting them play. Although our fab team will have some interesting arts/crafts/games etc going on for those who prefer. 
Fridays: We play... an entirer day led by the children and young people and letting them play. Although our fab team will have some interesting arts/crafts/games etc going on for those who prefer. We also aim to get outdoors and potentially muddy or wet!

MASKK provide a morning and afternoon snack (with fruit and drinks availiable all day), but children will need a packed lunch. If children could also bring a spare change of clothes that would be great too.

Please visit our website for more details, you can also register and book online too: www.maskk.org.uk 

Cost details

08:30 until 15:30 = £23, 08:30 until 18:00 = £30. Prices are inclusive of all activities and snacks.

Time details

Monday to Friday from 8:30am until 6:00pm, School Holidays except Christmas and Bank Holidays.

Details around accessibility

MASKK are based in an accessible building. Please be aware we work to a 1 adult to 8 children ratio though. Please contact us in advance if your child requires greater support than this.

Eligibility criteria for your service and any priority groups

Our holiday playcare is avaiable for all children. Please contact us in advance if your child requires any additional support so that we can aim to meet their needs.

Link to Local Offer Information on your website

MASKK also provide Short Breaks via referal from SNIPS. More information can be found here: https://www.maskk.org.uk/project/shortbreaks/

Staffing arrangements/training to support children or young people with SEND

Many of the MASKK team have experience and training to support children with a wide range of SEND, including MAPA. We do not currently have anyone trained for specialist feeding or medications though.

Maximum places

30

Additional information

MASKK are part of the wider community in the Manor and Castle Area including delivering family activities, community events and supporting the development of community facilitieis. 

MASKK are also a founding member of the Sheffield Play Association, a collective of likeminded organisation who offer each other support, advice and partnership. This helps MASKK to continue to grow and develop our quality. 

MASKK is led by a volunteer group of Trustees, these Trustees meet monthly to discuss the governence of the Charity. The Trustees are always looking for new people to join and share their experience. If you would like more information about the Trustees please email chair@maskk.org.uk.

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