With over 30 years of experience providing holiday activities and wraparound care across the UK, Junior Adventures Group operates from 200 sites and has a strong track record in managing HAF provisions in morethan 20 boroughs. Our commitment to sustaining partnerships allows local eligible families to consistently benefit from our high-quality services. We prioritize the health and well-being of children by sourcing registered caterers who deliver hot, nutritious meals that adhere to School Food Standards.
Our organization follows a robust Safer Recruitment system, ensuring that all staff members undergo enhanced DBS checks, thorough reference verification, and comprehensive training through our in-house JAG Experts Training Academy. This training covers essential areas, including safeguarding and food hygiene, across seven
detailed modules. At Junior Adventures Group, our mission is to provide exceptional, fun-filled experiences for children through a wide range of engaging sports and games. Our unique Whole of Child approach fosters a safe and stimulating environment, encouraging every child to be active and engaged.
Each day, our sessions seamlessly blend structured, adult-led activities with free-flow play, creating a dynamic and enriching experience. Our diverse activities include:
- Creative Inventors: Sparking creativity through expressive arts and crafts.
- Global Kids: Cultivating life skills and exploring global experiences, from sustainable cooking to science experiments.
- Brain Boosters: Engaging children with puzzles and code-breaking challenges.
- Wellbeing Warriors: Promoting mindfulness and happiness through activities like yoga.
- Power Teams: Developing teamwork skills through group challenges and games.
- Super Sports: Encouraging physical activity with a focus on skill development for an active lifestyle. These varied activities support physical health, cognitive growth, emotional well-being, social skills, and the establishment of healthy routines.
At Junior Adventures Group, we are dedicated to holistic child development through enjoyable and engaging experiences.
- Type of programme
- Sports and creative arts
- Age
- 4 to 11
- Days
- Tuesday 8 to Friday 11 April 2025
- Times
- 10am to 2pm
- SEND provision
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Making sure there are enough staff to support children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) is really important for creating an inclusive and safe environment. Here are a few ways to ensure the right staff-to-child ratio: Check Guidelines and Regulations: Different places have guidelines about how many staff members are needed when supporting children with SEND. It’s important to know these rules and follow them, as they’re there to ensure safety and adequate support. Understand Each Child’s Needs: Before the event, try to get as much info as possible about each child’s specific needs, whether it’s a sensory need, communication support, or physical assistance. This way, you can adjust the staff numbers accordingly to ensure everyone gets the right amount of attention.
Get Staff with Specialized Skills: It’s crucial to have staff who are trained to work with children with SEND. Whether it’s experience with autism, ADHD, or other needs, having the right expertise makes a big difference in providing quality support.Increase Staff Numbers Where Needed: If there are more children with SEND, consider bringing in extra staff to make sure everyone gets the support they need. For example, if you normally have a 1:8 ratio, you might want to adjust it to 1:3 or 1:4 for children with additional needs, depending on what’s needed.
Incorporate SEND Support Workers: If possible, bring in support workers or teaching assistants who are specifically trained to work with children who have SEND. They can help ensure the children get the attention and support they need.
Familiarize Staff with the Children’s Needs: Before the event, it’s really helpful for staff to know each child’s needs and any plans for support. This way, they’ll be prepared to make adjustments and handle any challenges that might come up.
Monitor and Be Flexible: Staff should stay flexible throughout the event, as things might change. Keeping an eye on how children are engaging and ensuring they’re being supported properly is key.
Get Input from Parents or Caregivers: If appropriate, reaching out to parents or caregivers can be a great way to understand a child’s specific needs and have them assist during the event if needed.
- Postcode
- Address
- Windrush Primary School, 775 Woolwich Road
- Booking link
- https://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/make-a-booking/
- To register, phone:
- 033 3577 1533
- To register, e-mail:
- hello@junioradventuresgroup.co.uk
- Website
- http://junioradventuresgroup.co.uk
- Name of programme
- Junior Adventures Group Easter Programme
- Name of organisation
- JAG Windrush