Our Aims
To provide opportunities for each child to develop physically, mentally and socially both through companionship with children of the same age and by learning and playing together in a safe and caring environment. To prepare the children for entering into the larger community of infant schooling.

Playgroup session time
The playgroup is open to all children from the age of 2 to 5 years, Monday-Friday from 9.15am-12.15pm. In the Spring Term we run a lunch club for the over 3's after the Wednesday session until 1.10pm.

Staffing
The children are under the supervision of trained staff, who regularly attend Pre-school Learning Alliance training courses. There is a first-aider present at each session. The playgroup is staffed at a ratio of 1:4 for under 3 year olds and 1:6 for over 3 year olds.

Parental involvement
The playgroup is a non-profit making registered charity run by a Committee of parents in conjunction with the staff. Parents are encouraged to become committee members and help organise fund-raising events and activities outside session times. Parents are also welcome at the playgroup at anytime and are encouraged to join the ‘Helper Rota’ for one or two sessions each half-term.

Policies
The playgroup has policies on equal opportunities, behavioural management, special education needs, etc. These policies are displayed on the notice board.