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 Open Access Play
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 We are lucky to have an Play Development Worker (Sarah) based at the centre. As part of her role, she co-ordinates Open Access Play.
The sessions run on a Monday and Wednesday between 4.00 - 5.30 pm in the Woodlands building, as well as the outside areas and the Forest School.
The purpose of the provision is to provide staffed play opportunities for children in the absence of their parents. Children are not restricted in their movements, other than where related to safety matters and are not prevented from coming and going as and when they wish. Children have the freedom of choice as to what range of play activity they wish to undertake and with whom they play.
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Open Access Play Policy
Open access play is for children aged 5 to 12 years old and qualified play staff organise a daily programme of activities as well as providing materials and equipment.
Our service aims to be child centred, friendly, safe and fun so that children
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can play regardless of race, sex, religion, cultural background, physical and mental abilities. The service is free of charge, except for occasional trips, special projects or holidays.
Open Access
Open Access Play means we can only supervise children while they are on site
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and participating in the scheme's activities. We are not providing sessional care and cannot confine children to the play centre or its grounds or prevent them from coming or going as they please.
We strongly recommend that you take every precaution to ensure your child’s well being so that there is no danger of them wandering off. We are also not able to escort your children home. If your child wants to make use of the facility you will have to sign a registration form, which includes emergency contact details . You may be asked to provide proof of age. All information will be kept in the strictest confidence.
Ratios
In accordance with current legislation there will be restrictions on the number of children allowed into the facility at any one time. A guideline of 13 children per member of staff will normally be enforced. This means that occasionally my may have to send your child home or ask them to return later when the numbers may have gone down.
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Sarah is the team leader and ensures:
• to develop stimulating, exciting, challenging play opportunities for children and young people
• to raise awareness on the importance of play and ‘adventure play’ activities with other professionals, the local community and parents through community events and regular contact with parents / carers.
• development of adventure play programmes that utilise the natural environment around the Duffryn estate ensuring links with the Forest School.
• consultation with children and young people on their play needs and involve them in the decision making and planning of programmes and activities.
• we work in a child centred way, putting the play needs of children and young people at the heart of her practice.
• we work closely with the Integrated Children’s Centre Staff team to develop the play programme and contribute to the overall centre activities.
• compliance with health and safety legislation undertake risk assessments on play activities and environments. |
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Forest Children's Centre
Partridge Way
Duffryn
Newport
NP10 8WP
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01633 816774 (telephone only)
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