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Drumaness Cross Community Playgroup

  • Status

    Received: 25 days late

  • Income

    £93.8K

  • Spending

    £95.0K

  • Charity no. 107762
  • Date registered. 23/11/2020

Public benefits

The direct benefits which flow 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 Drumaness and the wider County Down area. The Playgroups purpose will benefit the public by providing play based learning

environments in which children can learn and develop in each of the 6 areas of the early years curriculum and have opportunities to reach their full potential. These benefits are evidenced through feedback from parents/carers, Early Years Specialist Advisors and regular evaluation of the service by Social Services and the Education and Training Inspectorate. This 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 Drumaness and the wider County Down Area. No private benefit flows from any of the Playgroups purposes

What your organisation does

Drumaness Cross Community Playgroup is a voluntary organisation managed by an elected Management Committee . The main purpose is to offer pre-school education in the Drumaness and wider County Down Area to children in their final pre-school year. The playgroup is managed on a daily basis by a Playgroup Leader, a Deputy Leader and a Playgroup

Assistant who are all qualified in line with the Department of Education and Training requirements. The Playgroup also works in partnership with the local FE College to provide local student placement opportunities when choosing this pathway as a learning. The Playgroup Committee and Staff adhere to stringent practices with Safeguarding and Child Protection at the core of its work. The Playgroup work in line with guidance from Social Services and/or Education and Training Inspectorate. The Playgroup have annual Social Services Inspections and any recommendations from these visits implemented. The Playgroup also undergo rigorous inspections from The Education & Training Inspectorate and follow all guidelines under the Minimum Standards for Childminding and Day Care The playgroup offers high quality activities and age appropriate play experiences to promote children’s learning in all areas of their development in line with the 6 areas of the curriculum. The playgroup actively encourages the involvement of parents/carers to share in their children’s learning by encouraging them to take on roles within the Management Committee, participating in fund raising activities and by accompanying their children on various outings arranged throughout the year. The playgroup is situated within the grounds of Christ the King Primary School and has formed close links with the School and promotes itself to be part of the local community. It works closely with other local community groups, Schools and Playgroups to promote interest and encourages the participation of children and their parents/carers at every opportunity.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education

Who the charity helps

  • Adult training
  • Mental health
  • Parents
  • Preschool (0-5 year olds)
  • Unemployed/low income
  • Voluntary and community sector
  • Volunteers
  • Women

How the charity works

  • Community development
  • Education/training
  • Playgroup/after schools
  • Rural development

Charitable purposes

The Group is established to promote play and provide a provision for learning for all children under statutory school age in Drumaness and the wider County Down area. The Playgroup follows the NI pre-school curriculum and give children activities to develop in the six key areas of learning. Our ethos is to 'value every child' while working in partnership with parents in a safe, caring and nurturing environment. We aim: • To provide a safe and secure environment in which parents can feel confident leaving their child. • To provide high quality pre-school education and care for all the children in a warm, caring and stimulating atmosphere. • To assist in the development of the child to achieve his/her full potential. • To assist in the identification of each child’s individual needs. • To give a high degree of individual attention to each child especially when emotional support is required. • To have an inclusive approach towards children with special needs. The Playgroup believe that all children, parents and staff should be treated with courtesy and respect and that their views and wishes should be taken into consideration. The Playgroup believes that the parents are the first educators and aim to work in partnership at all times with them. The Playgroup believes in an open door policy allowing parents to approach the Playgroup with comments, suggestions or concerns.

Governing document

Constitution

Other name

  • 6 Trustees
  • 5 Employees
  • 10 Volunteers

Trustee board

  • Mrs Ita Hanna
  • Ms Elizabeth Mccarroll
  • Mrs Karen Murray
  • Mr Peter Gerard Mckay
  • Mrs Emma Smyth
  • Mrs Michelle Rodgers

Contact details

Public Address

Mrs Pauline Noade, 12 Hillside, Drumaness, Ballynahinch, BT24 8SA

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland

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