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Holiday Childcare Scheme
The Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme (HCS) is Ofsted registered and provides childcare for children aged 3 to 13 years old. The schemes take place during the school holidays, (excluding the Christmas break) within a Tower Hamlets school. click here to find out more about our scheme.
Parents should provide their child with a packed lunch, see our healthy packed lunch guidance. We provide a good quality, safe and inclusive childcare service.
We encourage all children to engage and take part in play-based activities indoors and outdoors. Highly qualified staff plan and provide a wide range of fun activities following the children’s interests.
We encourage children to choose their own activities and make decisions for themselves.
See our activity plan for the full timetable of activities available.
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Upcoming dates
Easter Scheme 29 March – 9 April 2021 (8 days)
Booking closing date: 23 March 2021 by 2pm or earlier once bookings are full
Venue: New school site, Malmesbury Primary School, Coborn Street, Mile End, E3 2AB
Please note the Holiday Childcare Scheme follow the local authority school dates which may vary from your child(ren)’s school. Please check before booking. Any bookings cancelled will incur a £10 cancellation fee.
Bookings are now open
| Booking open for | Booking open |
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Working parents/carers resident in the borough
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10 March 2021
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We reserve the right to alter scheme operation dates/times in line with the requirements of the service.
Future dates
June Scheme 1 – 4 June 2021 (4 days)
Cost
Places are only confirmed once full payment has been received.
Subsidised rate eligibility
You will be eligible for an extra subsidised rate, if you are a:
- Working parent/carers resident in Tower Hamlets (TH) in receipt of working tax credits and
- Non-working parents/carers in receipt of benefits (such as Income support, JSA, ESA or DLA)
To qualify, you must give recent proof of benefits (i.e. within the last three months), before booking. Subsidised payments will not be applied until proof has been shown.
2020/2021 prices
| Parent/carer status | Time | Cost (per child per day) |
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Working parents/carers resident in the borough who receive working tax credits
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8am - 6pm
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£18
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Working parent/carers resident in the borough
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8am - 6pm
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£20
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Non-working parent/carers who receive benefits
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9am - 5pm
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£6.50
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Cancellation fee
A £10 cancellation fee will be applied to all cancellations no matter the reason. For further information please see the Holiday childcare scheme policy and procedures.
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Inclusive provisons and referrals
Referrals
Referrals from social care and schools will also be considered once we have received both a:
Referral forms should be returned no later than two weeks before the start of the scheme
Email: holiday.childcare@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Children requiring additional support
We offer places to children who require additional support. Any enquires please contact holiday.childcare@towerhamlets.gov.uk
We work in partnership with the short breaks service, offering funded places to children who meet their eligibility criteria. This is in line with the council’s short breaks statement.
Young carers
We work in partnership with Tower Hamlets Young Carers to help provide respite for young carers. For more information please contact Sorrel Norwood, Young Carers Participation Worker.
Tel: 020 7364 4091
Feedback
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