Safety, Safety, Safety

At OSCARS we take our responsibilities extremely seriously.

All aspects of risk are considered, including risk benefits, and quite simply we insist on the highest standards.

Our locations and facilities have been carefully chosen with safety as a prime consideration. Risk assessments are carried out weekly and daily for every aspect of the services that we offer.

Our services are registered with The Care Inspectorate where appropriate.

The skill and enthusiasm of our staff is one of the main ingredients of our success over the past 28 years.

OSCARS ensure they are appropriately qualified as stipulated by the relevant regulatory bodies.

All staff undertake:

• a detailed recruitment process
• a theoretical and practical orientation
• regular training and development

All staff are required to register with the PVG scheme or update their PVG scheme record before they commence work with us, and two references are checked .

They have many years of experience of operating stimulating programmes and delivering high-quality services.

Our holiday programme staff teams are a mix of childcare professionals, graduate and undergraduate teachers.

As well as teaching professionals, we welcome people who have specific artistic or sporting skills and qualifications.

Their ability to relate to and motivate children and teenagers is second to none.

Ratios vary according to the age and size of groups but never exceed an average of 8 children for any staff member.

Location, Location, Location

The locations OSCARS utilise all offer good facilities with indoor and outdoor play areas.

Facilities include:

• sports halls
• playing fields
• dining areas

Blocks of classrooms are all located together and used as base rooms and art facilities.

All the locations are within close catchment areas of our after school club bases and offer easy and safe drop off/collection criteria.