Our Aims
To provide a fun, safe and friendly environment in which the children can play and develop their skills in all aspects.
To provide stimulating activities and learning experiences for the children.
To follow a planned curriculum in the seven areas of the Foundation Phase.
To offer individual care and attention with a high ratio of adults to children.
To promote the Welsh language to the best of our abilities.
To maintain a high standard of care and learning, through which we never lose sight of the welfare and needs of each individual child.
About Us
Presteigne Little People’s Playgroup is an independent charity which is managed by a voluntary committee of local mums and relatives.
We offer affordable full day care provision for 2 to 5 year olds, plus after school club for 2 to 12 year olds. We ensure that age appropriate resources and activities are available for both groups.
Our minimum staffing ratios are as follows:
2-3 year olds – 1 adult:4 children
3-7 year olds – 1 adult:8 children
We have a maximum group size of 18 children.
We use the Birth to Three Matters curriculum for children 2 to 3yrs and the Welsh Foundation Phase Curriculum for 3 to 5yrs.
Every child is treated as an individual and children of all abilities, including those who many have additional learning needs, are welcome in our setting.
Whilst English is spoken as the first language within the setting, children are introduced to the Welsh language through songs, numbers, colours, table manners and stories.
Our Parents & Tots Group (now called Stay & Play and held at The Youth Centre in Hereford Street) meets on a Wednesday morning and welcomes children from birth. At this group parents and carers are responsible for their own children with staff attending in a supervisory capacity only. A local Health Visitor is a regular visitor to these sessions providing advice and support for parents.
Our staff all hold at least an NVQ level 3 in Children’s care (or equivalent), Learning and Development, some are working towards level 5 & 6 and a minimum of 2 are trained in paediatric first aid.
We are:
- Registered with and regularly inspected by the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW – previously known as CSSIW)
- Registered with and regularly inspected by ESTYN. (Welsh equivalent of OFSTED)
- Members of the Wales Pre-school Playgroup Association. (WPPA)
- Fully insured.
- A registered charity
History
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Staff team
The setting currently employs 4 staff:
Sophie
– Lead Practitioner – Level 5-6
Our Play Leader Sophie has responsibility for the day-to-day running of our setting. Qualifying in Newtown Sophie has over 10 year’s early educational experience as a Practitioner, Setting Leader, and Nanny. Currently studying for at Worcester University to complete a BA in Integrated Working with Children and Families.
If you have any queries or concerns Sophie is your first point of contact.
Samantha – Deputy Play Leader – Level 6- Master’s Degree
Sam trained through Herefordshire College and is currently studying for her Master’s Degree in Early Education at Worcester University. Sam is currently coordinator of our literacy group – SALLEY Squirrels.
Danielle Vaughan – Practitioner –Level 3
Danielle has had several years experience in both schools and Early Years settings. She is mother to two beautiful daughters and also keeps busy volunteering, She has recently completed her Level 3 qualification with Powys Training. Danielle is currently coordinating our weekly parent & toddler group, Stay and Play.
Sue Colman – Practitioner –Level 3
Sue has many years experience running a pre-school setting. She current shares her time between Presteigne Little People’s Playgroup and a local primary school. She is passionate about growing fresh produce and taking care of animals and enjoys sharing her wealth of knowledge through fun eco-friendly projects with the children.
We also accept students from local colleges and universities.
ESTYN Report 2013
“Good”
“The playgroup provides a wide range of stimulating activities and experiences for the children”
“All children make good progress and achieve well”
“The playgroup’s very good ethos and attention given to ensure children’s wellbeing”
“Quality of teaching that supports every child”
“The consistently good provision and practice for care, support and guidance of the children”
“Staff collaborate well in planning suitable activities for the children”
“The playgroup is well resourced and benefits from close liaison with the primary school”
“The playgroup benefits from the support of an active management committee”
CIW Report 2017
https://careinspectorate.wales/presteigne-little-peoples-playgroup
“We, the Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) found that children are happy at the nursery.
“Staff know the children very well and on the whole are able to meet their needs”
“Children benefit from warm and caring relationships.”
Hygiene Rating
2017
http://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/en-GB/740317/Presteigne-Little-Peoples-Playgroup-Presteigne
The rating for this business is made up of the following:
Hygienic food handling – GOOD
Hygienic handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – GOOD
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building (including having appropriate layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control) to enable good food hygiene
Management of food safety – GOOD
System or checks in place to ensure that food sold or served is safe to eat, evidence that staff know about food safety, and the food safety officer has confidence that standards will be maintained in future.