The Programme

"The Playschool"  provides a stable, secure and relaxed environment where parents feel happy to leave their children.

The Primary needs of the children (feeding, movement, hygiene) will be followed by a ‘key worker’ in close liaison with the family – The children will learn to eat independently, to crawl, to walk and to keep themselves clean.

Children will be divided into 3 groups depending on their age and individual abilities. Routines will be established to make the best use of children’s time, ensuring a balance between quiet and more vigorous activities. Children will be given opportunities to play independently, in pairs, in small groups and will have time to work individually with an adult.

Staff will provide children with pre-school experiences such as art, craft and construction activities, sand and water play, adventure play, music and movement, books and stories etc, as well as the opportunity to socialize with other children.

Learning for the children at the Playschool will be a rewarding and enjoyable experience in which they explore, investigate, discover, create, practice, rehearse, repeat and consolidate their developing knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes.

"The Playschool" activities and learning experiences are planned by skilled staff and will enhance every aspect of a child's development :

• Communication and Language, including the early introduction of English as a second language .

• Personal and Social.

• Mathematical.

• Creative

• Physical.

All of these activities will be introduced through a variety of ‘topics’ which will change regularly providing children with a focus for their learning which they can relate to. For example a topic on ‘My Family’ will allow children to learn new vocabulary, understand relationships through role play using the ‘Home corner’ and puppet shows, count family members, create pictures and paintings and, learn songs and rhymes about the family.

Finally our objective is that every child will have the possibility to reach their full potential in an environment that is safe, secure, and rich in atmosphere and stimulus.