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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£48.3K
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Spending
£51.4K
Public benefits
The group is established to promote a play based learning environments for all children under statutory school age of Woodburn Playgroup and its surrounding environs in Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim without distinction of age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion, by
associating the statutory authorities, community and voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and health and well-being. The direct benefits that flow from this purpose include: • Preparation of each child for primary education. • Mastering the basic skills of expression, communication, problem solving, early mathematics, creativity, knowledge of the world around us, experimentation and exploration and physical development. • The ability to relate to other children and adults. These benefits are evidenced through: • Interviews where there is a two way sharing of information between staff and parents/carers, where staff observations and progress reports are used to inform parents/carers. • Parental questionnaires to gain the opinion of parent/carers. • The voice of the child. • The well-being of the children e.g. Personal, Social and Emotional Development and healthy eating and exercise policies. • Annual inspection by Social Services Trust and regular inspection by Education and Training Inspectorate. There is no harm flowing from the purpose. The Charities beneficiaries are: • All children aged two and ten months to statutory school age, without distinction of age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identity, political or religious opinion. A private benefit may arise occasionally through attendance at training for management committees and management committee members may gain skills that are transferable to other settings, these benefits are incidental and necessary to the provision of the benefit to our beneficiaries.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Woodburn Playgroup provides education and care for children aged 2 years 10 months to statuary school age in a safe and secure learning environment. Staff are highly trained using NI pre school curriculum and have specific training and knowledge working with children who have Special Educational Needs to enable all children to reach their full
Potential. We are an inclusive playgroup, promoted through our Equal Opportunities Policy for children, parents, carers, staff and volunteers. We employ three part time members of staff as well as providing opportunities for volunteering both with the children as well as the governing body. (We have a safeguarding policy and all volunteers have Access NI Checks). We provide training e.g. safeguarding, positive parenting and curriculum development to support parents and families and to promote parental participation. The playgroup brings people together in a range of ways, these include; inter-generational activities, education and social. Children are able to bring their parents and families to interact and to learn in a safe environment. We encourage a wide range of ages and abilities to learn together and to socialize.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- Carers
- Learning disabilities
- Parents
- Physical disabilities
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
- Sensory disabilities
- Unemployed/low income
- Volunteers
- Women
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Education/training
- Playgroup/after schools
