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Removed
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This charity was removed from the register on 24 Aug 2022
Public benefits
The purpose of First Steps Playgroup is the education and welfare of young children within the upper west Belfast area. The Direct Benefit is to the children and parents who attend our group to gain an education in a safe and caring environment in which we work alongside the parents in the welfare and education of their children. These benefits
are demonstrated through feedback from parents who have given us very good feedback and recommended us to other parents and careers within the area. We evaluated at the end of each term to see what changes if any needed to improve the running of the group. This purpose of First Steps Playgroup does not lead to harm.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
First Steps is a registered charity which is committed to providing the highest standard of early years care and education to 80+ children and families living in the Greater Lenadoon area of West Belfast regardless of background or ability. Our ethos is focussed on developing the child based upon their individual needs and ability and ensuring that
a child first approach is implemented at all times to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fulfil their potential both in terms of education and their own personal development. The aims and objectives of First Steps are as follows: • To provide a safe, stimulating, enabling environment that optimises children’s readiness for school, where opportunities to support and enhance socialising with other children is to the fore. • To employ a child centred approach to early years care and education that focuses upon development based upon the individual needs and ability of each child • To provide support and advice services to parents and families within the local community through our parent and toddler support group, helping to develop parenting skills whilst also promoting interaction and communication between parents and families of children attending the group • To provide an environment whereby children can develop social relationships regardless of their background or the background of others and help to promote understanding of the different cultures active within our community • To work in partnerships with local schools, community groups and statutory agencies to ensure that the young people living in the Greater Lenadoon area have the best possible start in their educational, social and personal development and enhance the educational curriculum currently in place
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
Who the charity helps
- Ethnic minorities
- Interface communities
- Language community
- Learning disabilities
- Parents
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
How the charity works
- Arts
- Community development
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Cultural
- Disability
- Education/training
- Environment/sustainable development/conservation
- Playgroup/after schools
Charitable purposes
The aim of the group is to enhance the development and education of children 0-14 by encouraging parents/carers to understand and provide for their needs of their children by: a) offering appropriate play facilities, with the right of parents/carers to take responsibility for and to become involved in the activities of the group, ensuring that the group offers opportunities for all children, regardless of religion, culture race or means. b) Encouraging the study of the needs of such children and their families and promoting public interest in recognition of such needs of such children and their families in the local areas.