What to expect at our Gym Play session:
Before entering
- All equipment will be disinfected before and after each session .
- Please line up outside the main door.
- A Happyjacks member of staff will welcome you at the door when the session starts.
On Entry
- Please give your booked child's name at the desk.
- Sanitiser will be available upon entry.
- Whilst you are signing your child in, if you are happy for them to start playing, please remove their shoes and socks. We will endeavour to get you in as quickly as possible.
During our Gym Play session
- Parent’s/Carer’s please let a Happyjacks Coach know if you need to leave the room for any reason for your safety and so we can follow our emergency procedures.
- All booked children attending should wear clothing that is loose fitting to enable them to climb etc and must be barefooted on the play areas to avoid slipping and equipment damage. (No tights)
- All adults assisting their child/ren must take their shoes off to avoid damage to the mats.
- Refreshments such as tea/coffee and snacks WILL NOT be served in all locations.
- You may bring your own refreshments/snacks to our session but NO snacks/drinks are to be consumed on the play area as this may cause a choking hazard. Please encourage your child to have a snack whilst sitting on the sidelines. Coaches may ask you to help with this if they see any children eating/drinking whilst playing.
- Please note we are a NUT FREE ENVIRONMENT and if we have any other allergies highlighted to us we will make you aware during session.
- Toilets/baby changing facilities will be available. Please use allocated facilities. At Hellingly, please let us know that you are leaving the room.
- Equipment layouts change every month but there will always be familiar elements.
- For the last part of the gym play session we bring out hand-eye co-ordination equipment which is optional to play with. This can help to reset your child if they are starting to tire and helps bring the session to close.
At the end of our Gym Play session
- To finish off our Gym Play Session we love give every child a sticker.
- At the end of the session please be prompt in leaving so that we can be ready for the next session.
- Sanitiser will be available at the exit.
- All equipment will be disinfected before and after each session .
Behind the scenes for your safety:
We have contact numbers for all parents/carers in case we need to contact you.
All of these rules and regulations are in place for your safety and that of the children, Coaches and volunteers.
We regularly carry out safety and maintenance checks during set up and pack down, however if you notice anything during session please let a Happyjacks coach know ASAP.
Jaki, Sarah and the Happyjacks team.
