Playgroup

Teacher – Amy Kemshell

Playgroup runs from 9.00 -11.30am then 11.30-2.45pm

We also offer wrap around care for Nursery students.

Flying start provision provided, 30 Hour funding. £10 per half day  £20 per full day.

The setting is based in a classroom within the school.  With its own outdoor area and access to the schools grounds and playground.

Developing Personal, Social & Emotional Skills

One of the main aims for the playgroup is developing their personal, social & emotional skills, ie learning to take turns and share toys, communicating and establishing relationships with peers and adults. This is achieved by learning through play and in the moment planning along with observation. Children learn by example and can develop more quickly in groups of children of a similar age / stage of development, particularly with regard to potty training, eating and social skills.

The playgroup offers a variety of educational resources and activities, to enhance children’s learning and development through play. We also place emphasis on preparing the children for school. Which includes working with the school closely and the reception class teacher to help take the children on their continual journey towards their first year at school. Promoting a smooth and easy transition.The layout of the room, is a calming and spacious. The room consists of different areas, and is set out accordingly. There is a reading corner with a ‘story tree’ and has being made up with crates artificial grass, tree stump like cushions and a cosy chair, along with soft dolls of different cultures, and a variety of welsh and English story books.

Curriculum for Wales

Sŵn y Don Playgroup follows Welsh Government initiatives by implementing the Curriculum for Wales, Flying Start and Design to Smile. We work closely with school to provide various opportunities to develop new skills to ensure an easier transition into school.

At Swn y Don Playgroup we cater for ages 2-11 years, providing wrap around care and an afterschool club. Ratios are followed by guidance of CIW

Swn Y Don Playgroup is an English Speaking playgroup, however all staff use incidental Welsh which is spoken on a daily basis. This consists of songs and phrases. There is one registered person (RP) – Suzanne Fox and one person in charge- Amy Kemshell (Playgroup Leader