About us
Background
Antz Kidz was established as an after school club in January 2018 as an emergency response for children whose local childcare provider in Farnham Road relocated at short notice. To date, we have been operating for 5 years and made huge progress. We now offer Holiday Clubs for all school holiday’s. We work in collaboration with Slough Borough Council offering the free Holiday & Food Activities Program. In addition, we run workshops for children and families, teacher workshops for schools and after school clubs in designated schools.
Our Story
Call it serendipity! Eva was recovering from surgery during her career break when she was approached by the headteacher of a local school to set up a provision for children who had no after school care. With no alternative solution and parents potentially having to move their children to a new school, Antz Kidz was established at a local church hall with just seven children and two team members. Since then, we have gone from strength to strength. Just look at us now!
Our Mission
At Antz Kidz, we are privileged to be looking after children. We value and appreciate the trust that parents have placed in us with their prized possessions and we want to deliver on that trust. We want children to be inspired and excited to go to school and enjoy the best years of their life. We want children to be safe knowing that they can be the best version of themselves. We are about developing and growing positive roles models for the future. Through our interactive and fun sessions, we promote positivity and show children that they can indeed achieve. Antz Kidz is all about accomplishment, challenging ourselves and inspiring others through artistic and creative means
Who are we?
We are a community centred, independent, innovative, diverse and family orientated after-school & holiday club operating from St George’s Church, Britwell, Slough, SL2 2LX serving the pupils of various schools in the locality. We are OFSTED registered delivering two aspects of adult led activities: Arts & Crafts and Homework Support.
Our collaborators
Slough Happiness Collective
Street Dance Energy
Salsa Calentita
Slough Music Service
GoodgymSlough
KilliArts
HOME Slough
Slough Holiday & Food Activities Program
Slough Borough Council
London Slough Run
Puppets4All
Thames Hospice – Farnham Common and Langley
Not for profit
We are a not for profit organisation that relies on funding to provide free activities for children during Easter, Summer & Christmas. We recognise that with the cost of living crisis that these activities can become difficult to afford. Whilst we try and do everything we can to provide value for money and keep costs to a minimum we also know that we need help too. If you are able to support us, please go to our gofundme page here.
Eva Antao
Founder
Eva Antao is the founder and director of Antz Kidz – a proactive After School & Holiday Club for 5 to 11 year olds in Berkshire. Eva has over 25 years of experience working in the public sector for local government, a regulatory authority, the civil service and being a champion for various charities and community projects in England and Portugal. A former school governor and chair of governors, Eva is a self motivated and dynamic mother of two children who is committed and passionate about extra curricular activities that bring out the best in children. She is devoted to various charitable causes and is wholly centred on children reaching their full potential through artistic activities. In addition, Eva is provides guidance and growth opportunities for students and young adults wishing to obtain essential life skills for the world of work. Eva comes from a family of artists and creatives from textiles to 3D design and is using her skills and talents to inspire a new generation of talent.
Why am I doing this?
Salvatore
I am Salvatore Caterini with Italian origin now living in Slough. Having retired from work I felt compelled to do some voluntary work to keep me mentally and physically fit. I have been with Antz Kidz since its inception five ago and I am proud of just how it has come and grown. Antz Kidz has given me a new lease of life and I feel privileged to be looking after children and working with a great team who care so much about the wellbeing of children. Antz Kidz has achieved so much and `I am so proud to be alongside them.
Cristina
I love to work and help Antz Kidz, It is a pleasure to do this and I love children a lot. It is so satisfying to see people around me happy. At Antz Kidz, I have met a lot of people with big heart and who work incredibly hard. I thank the team for welcoming me into this wonderful family!
Sarah
Hi Im Sarah, I have been volunteering in Antz Kidz since I finished Year 6 and I am now in Year 8.I like volunteering with Antz Kidz because it is the first after school club which I joined as a pupil before volunteering, I enjoyed how Antz Kidz covered the Homework aspect, as well as the creative elements, from art, to STEM and much more. I loved the diverse spectrum and how there was lots to do. Antz Kidz is a club which emphasises on helping those who are less fortunate, for example, during Christmas the kids made Christmas cards and sent them to an elderly care home and before the pandemic they were giving out free groceries to families in need. It really touches my heart how Antz Kidz sets an example for the younger years and I am immensely proud to be a part of the team.
Emma
Bassey
My name is Bassey and I am a passionate educator with a heart full of joy and laughter. With over 10 years of experience in working with children in different educational settings including holiday clubs. I find immense joy in witnessing the endless possibilities that unfold when children are given the freedom to play, learn and grow together. I have a MSC in children, young people and family wellbeing.
I really enjoy working with children and Antz Kidz Activity Centre is the best. It is wonderful to see children making new friends and undertaking enriching activities everyday
