About Sherwood Playgroup

Accommodation

The Playgroup is held in a large, safe room in Woodthorpe House, with access to an enclosed outdoor play area. There are child sized toilets off the main room. The entrance door to our playgroup is closed at all times, with controlled access.

Aims of the Playgroup

Our playgroup aims to help meet the needs of pre-school children by creating an environment in which children enhance their development and learning through play.

We take children from the age of two and there is a maximum of 26 children in each session and they are cared for by our experienced staff that encourage our children to develop independence and learn new skills.

Typical Session

Children are encouraged to participate in a range of activities including painting, sticking, play dough and drawing. There are many different toys, construction sets, cars, trains, jigsaws and puzzles, the home corner and dressing up, tents and tunnels as well as sand and water.

Outside is an enclosed play area with tricycles, scooters, cars, slides and rockers. Midway through the session children come together for a story and singing which is followed by a snack of milk and fruit.

Promoting Positive Behaviour

A good standard of behaviour is maintained within the Playgroup by the positive expectations of staff from the children in their care. Co-operation from parents reinforces this.

Our children are encouraged to:

• Respect themselves and keep themselves safe.
• Care for others in the Playgroup.
• Look after the playgroup to keep it a happy and safe place for everyone.
• Children are constantly praised for their efforts and care for others.

Safe Guarding Children Policy

We have this in place which is in line with the Local Safeguarding Children Board Procedures, more information on the procedures from our "Links page".

Times

Playgroup is open during school term-times.

From Sept 2009 opening times will be

Fees

A fee of £7.50 is charged for each session. This includes milk and fruit and can be paid per session, weekly or monthly.

A fee of £25.00 will be payable when the child is allocated a place and registered. The fee will be refundable when a months notice is given on the childs place being given up or leaving playgroup.

Equal Opportunities

Our equal opportunities statement can be found by clicking on from the menu or here.