About Hertsmere Mencap’s Holiday Club:
We accept children with learning disabilities aged 5-16 years, who reside in Hertfordshire.
We are currently partly funded by Hertfordshire County Council, however, we rely heavily on donations for resources such as additional staff, equipment, trips and activities. We are registered under the Hertfordshire Council’s SBLO (Short Breaks) scheme and registration to access our Holiday Club is required (please enquire for further details).
The Holiday Club currently runs for one week at Easter and approximately four weeks during the Summer holidays, Monday – Friday 9.30am – 2.00pm. We also hold our annual Christmas party.
Hertsmere Mencap’s Holiday Club has an extensive range of policies that are available to parents/carers. Our recent 2026 Ofsted inspection rated us as being fully compliant in all areas against the Ofsted Childcare Register. Their report reflects the high standards that we adhere to in caring for our children; this can be accessed via the Ofsted website.
Daily cost: £3.50 per hour
For a full report please access the Ofsted website www.reports.ofsted.gov.uk
Where we are:
We run from a local school in Borehamwood.
What we offer:
We provide indoor and outdoor fun and stimulating activities which are age and stage appropriate according to the individual needs of each child, for example, creative and sensory play, music, entertainment, sports and cooking. We also have many planned external organisations visiting Holiday Club, providing exciting activities for the children to access.
Caring for your children:
We have an open-door policy, and welcome parents and carers into Holiday Club each day. We offer one to one support to our children. On arrival, you and your child will be introduced to a named member of staff who is responsible for each child’s individual care. We prioritise the safety of all our children and will ensure every child’s individual needs are met as far as is possible; our Head of Children and Youth regularly communicates with parents/carers throughout the duration of Holiday Club.
Children bring their own packed lunch and water bottle; and lunchtime at Holiday Club is very social, with staff and children eating together inside or having a picnic outside. Any drinks and snacks that are provided by us will consider any dietary requirements. Medication can be administered where necessary, with the consent of a parent/carer, ensuring all policies and procedures are met and adhered to.
Vacancies:
Job opportunities are available for Play Assistants.
We are currently looking for Play Assistants (paid staff) for our forthcoming Easter and Summer Holiday Club.
For further details, visit our Vacancies page.
Children’s Activities Programme
My daughter was so happy and content. She wouldn’t have anywhere else to go they were kind caring nurturing and kept her busy and with other kids
Parent, Summer 2026 Holiday Club
Our son absolutely loves coming to Holiday Club, it’s his favourite place to come in the world!
Parent, Summer 2026 Holiday Club
This club was absolutely incredible! Our son couldn’t wait to attend each time, he loved it so much!
Parent, Summer 2026 Holiday Club
Our daughter is always excited about going to the club and proudly shows or tells us about the activities and fun she had.
Parent, Summer 2026 Holiday Club
The Holiday Club provides communication and engagement with other children in a safe environment
Parent, Summer 2026 Holiday Club
Thank you and the team for a fabulous Christmas party. Our son had a better time than he has EVER managed before. You organised it brilliantly and it was obviously done with love. Fab space too!
Parent, Christmas party 2025
