Jesters Kids Club Mission Statement

This statement outlines the services that children, parents/carers and the community can expect from Jesters, and the values that inform our work:

Jesters aims to:

 Provide a happy, safe, warm and stimulating environment for all children to play, learn and develop freely.

 Help children to develop responsibility for themselves and their actions and to become competent, confident, independent and co-operative individuals.

 Encourage children to have a positive attitude and respect for both themselves and other people.

 Promote a positive relationship with parents/carers and work in partnership with them to provide high quality play and care for their children.

 Offer inclusive services that are accessible to all children in the community.

 Undergo regular monitoring and evaluation of our services to ensure that the Club continues to meet the needs of children and parents/carers.

Jesters is committed to meeting the needs of parents and carers by:

 Listening and responding to their views and concerns.

 Keeping them informed of our policies and procedures, including opening times, fees and charges, and programmes of activities.

 Sharing and discussing their child’s achievements, experiences, progress and friendships, along with any difficulties that may arise.
Jesters is committed to providing:

 Care and activities that put the needs and safety children first.

 A programme of activities that is interesting, educational, stimulating and fun.

 Activities that promote each child’s social, physical, moral and intellectual development.

 Access to a variety of facilities and equipment under safe and supervised conditions.

 A staff team that is experienced, well trained and properly supported.

 Services that meet the conditions of the Children’s Act 1989 and all other relevant childcare legislation, wherever they apply.

 An environment where no child is bullied or suffers discrimination in any form.

Our Vision, Objectives & Values

Vision

 Enable all children to enjoy themselves whilst away from their families, cared for in a safe, friendly and fun place.

Objectives

 Provide a high quality accessible choice of childcare to suit the requirements of parents/ carers and children aged from 4-12 years old all year round. Ultimately supporting the quality of life for local families in Mid Essex.

 Create a welcoming, stimulating and safe family centred community service that enhances childhood experiences for all local children. Driven by independent core values and designed to meet real needs.

 Employ, develop and train local people towards becoming childcare professionals thereby adding to the economic well-being of the local community.

 Facilitate activities and programmes for the benefit of local children, families and community groups, by offering dedicated child centred property and resources to other organisations with values compatible to Jesters.

 Provide a sustainable child centred service for the future, making the most of financial and environmental factors.

 Influence and be an active community partner, engaging local and regional organisations in areas relating to family welfare and childcare.

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Jesters Kids Clubs, Main Road, Bicknacre, Essex, 
Main Office Tel: 01245 222384