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Status
Received: on time
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Income
£40.1K
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Spending
£39.3K
Public benefits
The direct benefits flowing from this purpose include raising awareness of age appropriate play based learning among parents/carers and the provision of early education for children under the statutory school age in Lisburn and surrounding areas. Parents and families reap the benefits in a widely ranging demographic area knowing their children are
increasing health, physical and mental well-being, boosting their self-confidence, social interaction, independence and resilience. The Playgroup’s purpose will benefit the public by providing play based learning environments in which children can learn, develop and achieve in each of the 6 areas of the Early Years/CEA Guidance of the Pre-School curriculum. Through these experiences each child will have opportunities to reach their full potential. These benefits are evidenced through feedback from parents/carers, Early Years advisors and regular evaluation of the service by Social Services and HSC Trusts through annual Inspections of the Minimum Standards. The purpose does not lead to any harm as the Playgroup takes extensive steps to ensure that risk assessments are carried out fully and that robust Policies and Procedures are in place and adhered to. The beneficiaries of the purpose are children under the statutory school age living in Lisburn and the surrounding areas and parents/carer irrespective of age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnic identify, political or religious opinion. A private benefit to staff does arise in the form of salaries and training received. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure that high standards of care are achieved in providing safe and satisfying provision and in promoting the preservation of health of the beneficiaries.
... [more] [less]What your organisation does
Ballymacash Playgroup runs planned and structured sessions from 9 to 11.30am each weekday catering for up to 24 children per session. The main purpose is to offer pre-school education in North Lisburn and surrounding areas to children in their final pre-school year. The playgroup is managed on a daily basis by a Playgroup Leader, a Deputy Leader
and 2 Playgroup Assistants who are all qualified in line with the Department of Education and Training requirements. The playgroup can also offer training experiences to local students who have ambitions to develop a career in this particular area of education. The staff adhere to stringent safeguarding policies and practices, ensure that any recommendations made following Social Services or Education and Training Inspectorate visits or inspections are implemented and work closely with Early Years. The playgroup offers high quality activities and age appropriate play experiences to promote childrens learning in all areas of their development in line with the 6 areas of the early years curriculum. The playgroup is on the Ballymacash Primary School site and is seen as a vital part of the school community.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
Who the charity helps
- Preschool (0-5 year olds)
How the charity works
- Education/training
- Playgroup/after schools
