Barnardo's Star Breaks at Abingdon (Holiday Club Provision)

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Barnardo's Star Breaks delivers Holiday club provision Kingfisher School in Abingdon. Our activities are designed for children and young people with complex physical and/or learning disabilities. We provide a safe and comfortable space for them to enjoy spending time with their friends, encouraging social skills and time to relax whilst having fun. We cater for the younger age range as well as ensuring older children have access to activities that they would enjoy as teenagers. Your child does not have to attend this school to access our service.

Please email our service admin jennie.masters@barnardos.org.uk

Ofsted Information

Current judgement
Met
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted URN
EY487353Link to latest Ofsted inspection report 
Inspection history
Inspection History
DatetypeOutcome
16/10/2017Inspection (Early Years Register)Met
27/04/2023Inspection (Childcare Register)Met

Who to contact

Contact Name
Aneesa Ali
Contact Position
Team Manager
E-mail
aneesa.ali@barnardos.org.uk

Where to go

Name
Kingfisher School
Address
Radley Road
Abingdon
Postcode
OX14 3RR
View OX14 3RR on a map

Costs

Costs
£24  Per day
Costs
£12  Per half day
Details

Trip costs can vary.

 

Availability

Age Ranges
5-18 years
Other notes

We support children and young people who have additional support needs.

We have a sister site in Witney.

Additional Information

Providing services to
4 - 11 years (primary school age)
11 - 16 years (secondary school age)
16 + years
Disabled children/young people
Notes

We support children and young people who have additional support needs.

We have a sister site in Witney.

Supporting people with
Physical disability
Learning difficulty
Autistic Spectrum Condition

Inclusion Information

Wheelchair access
Yes
Details
We Operate from a fully accessible building.
Special Needs provision
Yes
Special Needs Experience
Allergies
ADHD
Asthma
Aspergers syndrome or autistic spectrum disorders
Cerebral Palsy
Behaviour, emotional or social difficulties
Conditions requiring medical support
Complex health needs
Cystic Fibrosis
Downs syndrome
Disabilities affecting mobility
Eczema
Global Developmental Delay
Diabetes Type 1: blood glucose testing and injecting insulin
Dyspraxia
Hearing Impairment
Epilepsy
Physical disability
Eating Difficulties
Moderate learning difficulties
Dyslexia
DiGeorge Syndrome (22q11 deletion)
Speech, language and communication difficulties
Profound and complex disabilities
Epipen Trained (severe allergy reaction)
Diabetes Type 2: diet
Profound Multiple Learning Difficulty
Vision impairment
Noonan Syndrome
Moebius Syndrome
Glue Ear
Mental Health issues eg anxiety, depression, OCD...
Toileting requirements owing to child having difficulties
Sturge-Weber Syndrome
Able to assist with moving and handling
Able to administer medication
Provision for special dietary needs
Yes
Experience
Yes
Details
A number of staff are trained in PEG and Gastrostomy feeds. Most staff have basic medical awareness training. Most staff have pediatric first aid - including allergy support. We operate a nut free environment.
Can make special cultural provisions
Experience
Yes

Childcare Information

Funded Places

2 year old funding
No
3 & 4 year old funding (Universal - 15 Hours)
No
3 & 4 year old funding (Extended - 30 Hours)
No

Opening Times & Facilities

Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
School Holidays 9am 3pm
Facilities
Visit & Outings
Arts and crafts
Large Garden
Water play
Dressing up
Cooking
Accessible toilet
Accessible changing facilities
Educational Toys

School Pickups

Does not offer school pickups

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