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About the Playgroup

ANNEXE PLAYGROUP

REGISTERED CHARITY NO: - 1023269

WE ARE MEMBERS OF THE PRE-SCHOOL LEARNING ALLIANCE

SESSION TIMES

Monday- Friday 09:15 – 12:15 AM

MANAGER

MRS MARION DAY (DPP)

THE PLAYGROUP

We are a committee run playgroup with charitable status, run by an elected committee of volunteering parents. We have our annual meeting each March/April, at which our committee members are elected. Parents are encouraged to attend, as we like to involve them as much, as possible.

We value your help and ideas, but this is not obligatory.

GETTING STARTED

Parents and their children are welcome to come and stay for a full session before your child starts at the playgroup.

A happy introduction to the playgroup is the most important aspect for you as a parent, as well as important to your child. If your child has trouble settling, you are welcome to stay.

Please feel free to approach the playgroup manager or any other member of staff should you wish to discuss your child’s settling in transition or the playgroup environment.

WHAT IS PLAYGROUP

Playgroup can allow your child the opportunity to: -

* Learn through play in a safe, happy and stimulating environment.

* Enjoy mixing with others and moving towards independence.

Each child is encouraged to develop at their own pace with plenty of adult support and guidance. End results are not important only your child’s overall progression and achievements.

If at anytime you are concerned with your child’s progress, you can talk in confidence with the playgroup manager; your child’s assigned key-worker or any other member of staff at the playgroup.

REGISTRATION FORM

The Playgroup requires parents/guardians to complete a child registration form for when their child first attends the playgroup. This enables us to have the relevant information for each child within the setting in a case of an emergency.

OUTINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS

We do take the children out for educational walks relevant to playgroup themes. There is a consent form for parents/guardians to sign giving the playgroup ongoing permission to take their child on such outings. We welcome parents/guardians to come along on group outings should they wish to, but this is optional.

Photographs of your child may be taken during playgroup sessions and on outings for playgroup projects i.e. to show proof of activities to Ofsted and also allow future parents to observe activities covered. Photographs are kept and are used for playgroup purposes only. There is a consent form for parents/guardians to sign giving the playgroup the permission to take photos of their child for the above reasons mentioned.

SNACKTIME

Each session the children are seated for a mid morning snack.

You will need to discuss any special dietary requirements or any food allergies your child may have with the playgroup manager. Please ensure that this information is recorded on your child’s registration form. WE OFFER:

Daily Snack Menu: Biscuits, Variety of Fruit, Carrot Batons, Sultanas and Raisins.

Other Snacks: Crackers, Crumpets, Noodles, and Toast.

Daily Drinks Menu: Plain Milk, Milkshake, Orange Juice (Cordial) and Water.

Should at any time the food listings change or food tasting sessions are planned, parents/guardians will be notified via notices and newsletters urging parents to inform the playgroup of any food allergies their child may have to changed listing

ILLNESS AND MEDICATION

If a child becomes or feels ill through the session, a parent/guardian for that child will be contacted with a view to the child being collected. In a very severe case of illness or an accident the child will be taken to hospital or an ambulance called and a member of staff will accompany them. In the event of this action parents/guardians will be informed A.S.A.P.

The playgroup will not administer medicines or creams to your child with the exception of emergency medications i.e. Asthma Inhalers, which must be clearly labelled with child’s name and dosage required. There is a provision for written consent within the registration form.

COLLECTING YOUR CHILD

Please be punctual. No person other than yourself will be able to collect your child without prior arrangement. Also the person collecting your child must be 16 years or over.

EXPECTACTIONS

Parents are asked not to expect a painting, drawing etc… each day. If a child feels obligated to bring something home everyday, it may distract them from the mainstream of his/her energies to merely pleasing the adult.

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