St. Mary's on the Hill Preschool Playgroup

Public benefits

Children feel valued, learn through play in a safe, stimulating environment, enjoy the company of other children, build relationships with adults away from the family. Take part in a group which values everyone. Children develop their own character with the encouragement and support of adults. Children grow in self-confidence encouraging the

ability to chose from a range of activities in a caring environment. Children are forming friendships with peers and adults increasing their social interaction. Making choices in their play developing independence and have a sense of belonging. Benefits are also identified by Parental feedback, staff observations and progression reports, focus visit from Early Years Specialist, HSCT annual report and inspection from The Department of Education of Northern Ireland. There is no harm arising from any of the purposes. Children who attend St. Mary's on the Hill Preschool Playgroup along with their parents/carers. The benefit is for the children who attend St. Mary's on the Hill Preschool Playgroup. Parent/carers who join the voluntary management committee and gain new skills.

What your organisation does

St. Mary's on the Hill Preschool Playgroup provides a high standard of care and early year's education in a friendly, safe and stimulating environment, where children are happy, healthy and can express themselves confidently.