' I am so grateful to you. Tom has been a bit of a nightmare since his dad left. Going to CCHF All About Kids has been his first break for two years and since he's been back he's so much happier. Thank you. ' Tom's mum
FAQs
HOW LONG ARE THE ACTIVITY BREAKS?
We run breaks for five nights or a weekend break.
WHO LOOKS AFTER MY CHILD?
Your child will be looked after by an experienced leader as well as carefully recruited volunteers, both male and female, who are vetted through the CRB system, attend extensive and on-going training and whose references we have checked. On the first day of the break you will meet the adult who will be looking after your child while they are away with CCHF All About Kids.
WHEN I WANT TO CONTACT MY CHILD, WHO DO I RING?
The Leader’s mobile number will be sent to you in the confirmation letter. As we want the children to have as much fun as possible, we ask parents to a call only in emergencies. Children will call home on the evening of their arrival to let you know they have arrived safely.
WHO’S WHO IN THE CCHF CHILDREN’S TEAM?
The Children’s Team is made up of the Head of Children’s Team and Training, Office & Data-base Co-ordinator, Volunteer and Activities Co-ordinators, the Referrals Co-ordinator, and the Chef and Facilities Co-ordinator. The Child Protection Lead Officer is the Chief Executive. There will be members of the staff team in the office at the activity site. There will be a member of staff on-call who will be available to support the Group Leader 24 hours a day in case of emergencies. Each activity break leader will have undergone additional training with CCHF All About Kids and has been part of many CCHF All About Kids breaks in the past. They bring a wealth of qualities and experience to each break.
DOES MY CHILD NEED POCKET MONEY?
This is not necessary as everything is included.
WHERE WILL MY CHILD SLEEP?
Children sleep in small bunk bed rooms at our Activity Centre.
WHERE DO THE ACTIVITY BREAKS TAKE PLACE?
See Activity Break Dates for 2010.
WHAT IF MY CHILD IS A FUSSY EATER?
Children will be provided with a healthy menu which will always offer choice, particularly for vegetarians and others with special diets. We always encourage healthy eating and include lots of fruit and home made snacks in the food provided. We also have a Smoothie Bar every morning and our Chef is always open to new menu suggestions.
CAN MY CHILD GO WITH HIS/ HER FRIENDS?
Please give details of the friend your child wishes to go on a break with, on the application form.
WHAT IF MY CHILD DOESN’T WANT TO GO WITH A PARTICULAR CHILD?
Please give details of the child your child does not wish to go on a break with on the application form.
WHERE DO I GO TO DROP OFF AND PICK UP MY CHILD?
The drop-off and pick-up point will be confirmed in your Break Confirmation Pack.
WHAT WILL MY CHILD DO ON THE ACTIVITY BREAK?
Please call 01273 847771 to speak to the Children’s Team about the activities we offer for Children. See Our Breaks page.
WHAT IF MY CHILD IS HOMESICK?
We will encourage children to stay as long as possible but if they are really unhappy you may need to collect them from the Residential Centre in Sussex. CCHF ALL ABOUT KIDS STAFF OR VOLUNTEERS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO RETURN YOUR CHILD TO LONDON FOR THIS REASON.
WHAT IF I HAVE BEEN ASKED TO COLLECT MY CHILD DUE TO ILL HEALTH OR UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOUR?
Unfortunately, we do not have spare volunteers or staff to return your child to you so you would be expected to collect him/her from the Residential Centre within 3 hours of such a request being made.