Hopscotch Holiday Club welcomes every child and family. We aim to provide a safe, fun, and inclusive space where all children feel they belong, regardless of background, ability, culture, or identity. Discrimination of any kind is not tolerated. What Inclusion Means at Hopscotch Holiday Club Inclusion at Hopscotch means:
- Understanding and celebrating what makes each child unique
- Offering activities and environments that are accessible to all
- Ensuring every child feels valued, respected, and supported
We believe every child has the right to participate fully, make friends, and enjoy their holiday club experience. Legal Framework Our approach is based on the:
- Equality Act 2010 ( Link )
- Children and Families Act 2014 ( Link )
- SEND Code of Practice 2015 ( Link )
- EYFS 2025 (Applied where relevant) ( Link )
These guide us in supporting children with additional needs and promoting fairness for all. What We Do We are committed to:
- Welcoming all children, including those with special educational needs, disabilities, or from disadvantaged backgrounds
- Making reasonable adjustments to remove barriers and improve access
- Using diverse resources that represent different cultures, abilities, and family types
- Promoting respect and empathy through play, group activities, and conversations
- Celebrating different festivals, languages, and traditions in age-appropriate ways
- Listening to children and adapting to their needs, interests, and preferences
- Ensuring all children can communicate and participate, including those learning English
- Encouraging positive role models and challenging stereotypes in games, media, and behaviour
Staff Responsibilities
- All staff are trained in equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Discriminatory language or behaviour is challenged and reported
- Inclusion is part of every staff member’s role, from planning activities to managing group dynamics
- We regularly review and improve our practices to reflect children’s needs
What It Means for Your Child Your child will be:
- Included in all activities, with adaptations as needed
- Encouraged to express themselves and feel confident
- Respected for who they are and supported to make friends
- Given opportunities to learn about others in fun, engaging ways
Our holiday club is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment where all children aged 4–11 are supported to play, learn and thrive. We recognise that children learn best through positive relationships, meaningful experiences and a balance of structured and child-led activities. For children under the age of 5, we follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework to support their learning and development. Each child will be assigned a key worker who will build a secure relationship with the child and their family, support their individual needs, and monitor their progress and wellbeing. Children in this age group will be cared for within a staff-to-child ratio of no more than 1:8, in line with statutory requirements. For children aged 5–11, our provision focuses on promoting independence, confidence, social skills and wellbeing through a range of age-appropriate activities. Staffing ratios for this age group will be maintained at no higher than 1:16, ensuring children are supervised effectively and supported to participate safely and positively.
Across all age groups, we aim to provide a nurturing environment that values each child as an individual, supports their development, and always ensures their safety and wellbeing.