Childcare

Pre-school (3 years plus)

From the age of three, the environment and activities are planned so that children can work towards the ‘Early Learning Goals’ which are part of the Foundation Stage as specified by the Qualification and Curriculum Authority. These activities include Curriculum areas of Language, Mathematics, Personal & Social Development, Creativity, together with Physical Development and expanding your child’s Knowledge & Understanding of the World.

A blend of adult-led activities and child-initiated play combine to provide children with opportunities to make choices and develop self-help skills.

The play rooms are arranged so that all areas and resources are always accessible and children can respond naturally to engage in activities as their curiosity leads them. In this way children can discover that learning is an exciting expression of their own instinctive attempts to explore their world. This is an essential ingredient for success both at school and beyond.

Each of the age groups have their own daily routines which are explained in detail during a visit to the Nursery. At this time, each Team Leader and Nursery Manager show how the rooms within each age group are arranged to support the daily routine. Every child has their own portfolio which begins when they start at Nursery and is a unique record of their time at Play Away. This includes their Developmental Records and for Pre-schoolers, their Record of Achievement and this folder is used by the Nursery staff as the basis of meetings to discuss your child’s progress with you.