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Bridge Village Playgroup


Bridge Village Playgroup is short distance from Canterbury, and provides sessional activities for 2 to 5 year olds in a friendly and welcoming environment.

Activities include visits to our allotment and near by recreation ground, also bus trips to Canterbury, the woods and the sea side.

At Playgroup we as staff value every child and believe that through play and support all child can have a happy and healthy early years experience.

We at Playgroup work closely with schools and other nurseries to get the best from our children and develop and train our staff. 

Being a pop up nursery has many charms, we can change and adapt to the children's needs and requirements, supporting them as they prepare for primary school.

Who to contact

Contact Name
Julia Watt
Contact Position
Manager, SENCO, Safeguarding lead
Telephone
07790096325
E-mail
bridgeplaygroup@hotmail.com
Website
https://www.bridgevillageplaygroup.com/

Where to go

Name
Bridge Village Playgroup
Address
Bridge Village Hall
High Street
Bridge
Canterbury
Kent
Postcode
CT4 5JY
Notes

We are situated in the middle of the village of Bridge, in Bridge Village Hall, we are fortunate to be surrounded by fields and lots of places for the children to explore.

When is it on?

When is childcare available
Term Time Only
Carescheme Age Range:
2 year(s), 0 month(s) to 5 year(s), 0 month(s)
Opening Times
Opening Times
DayOpening TimeClosing Time
Monday 09:00 15:30
Tuesday 09:00 15:30
Wednesday 09:00 15.30
Thursday 09:00 15:30
Friday 09:00 12:00

Other Details

Table of costs
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£6.00 Per hour
£18.00 Per session am
£4.00 Per session pm
£25.00 Per session pm
£43.00 Per day
ECD Type
Preschool
Offers pickups
No
Cost(s)
Cost details
Contact provider for details
Total vacancies
0
Vacancies Details
We are currently full, but happy to accommodate parents in September 2024, please call and we can discuss or arrange a visit.
Immediate vacancies?
No
Contact Provider for Vacancy Details?
Yes
Vacancy range
Vacancy Range
Start AgeEnd AgePlaces
2 5 0
Vacancy Information Last updated Date
01/12/2023
Facilities
Sandpit, Arts And Crafts, Scooter, Music, Reading, Refreshments, Cookery, Books, Dressing Up, Dance, See-Saw, Themed Sessions, Kitchen, Bike, Songs, Play House, Parks/playgrounds, Trampoline, Climbing Frame, Stories, Visits and Outings, Garden, Walks
Notes

As a nursery we often walk around the Village using the Walking bus, we welcome children or all abilities and needs.

Languages Spoken:
English
Wheelchair Access
Yes

Ofsted Information

Ofsted URN
127044
Link to latest ofsted inspection report 

30 Hours Extended Entitlement

30 Hours Partner Details (These are details of any other childcare provider(s) that this provider will work with to offer the 30 hours entitlement)

Our free pattern is 9:00am till 12:00pm - 12:30pm-3:30pm

If you would like your child to stay the full day there is an additional charge.

Support with Childcare Costs

Free for 2 (families with 2 year olds receiving additional forms of government support)?
Yes
Universal Entitlements
Yes
Working Parents Entitlement
Yes

Service status

Status
Open

Local Offer

Description

Each child at Bridge Village Playgroup has a key person who takes a special interest in individual children and is a point of contact for parents. They will help them to settle in when they start and give them any extra support they might need in their time with us. They do regular observations and plan for their progress and development.

We are a small setting and pride ourselves on our friendly approach and easy accessibility for parents/carers. We have a lot of siblings and build up a good relationship with families.

Playgroup has a named SENCO who will support and guide parents if required.  They attend Lift meetings, up date training and contact outside agencies and services when required.

Playgroup has disabled access/toilet.

Activites and resources are planned around all children and those who have additional/special educational needs in consultation with thier parents/carers. 

Special Needs Support

How does the setting identify children with additional needs or SEND? 

Each child has a progress/development diary which charts their progress through Playgroup, observations are carried out at each session the child attends and any concerns are documented.

Parents are consulted with input from the childs key person and SENCO should it be required. Parents are able to raise any concerns they may have at any time with their childs Keperson/SENCO/Manager.

The SENCO will contact any outside agencies the are required such as Health Visitor and Speech and Language. The SENCO will also attend LIFT/SEND meeting if funding for extra support is require.

Parents/carers are encouraged to talk to their childs key person if the have any concerns or are anxious about any part of their childs development on entry to Playgroup. 

How will I be informed / consulted about the ways in which my child is being supported? 

Any arrangements, planning, resources, funding, support will be coordinated  by the childs Key person with support from Playgroups SENCO.

Parents/carers can ask for meetings at any point in their childs time at Playgroup.

Parent/carers will receive progress/development diary's 3 times a year (including 2yr check) and any further updates or information at any time.

 

 

 

How will the setting adapt the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum for my child's needs? 

Activities and resources will be made available for each child needs. Listening to parents/carers as to strategies/ actions that work well at home.

Such as small group activities or one to one sessions, planed to help with a need or difficulty a child may have. such as bouncing on a trampoline for a child with balance difficulties and putting beads into a pot with tongs for a child with small motor needs.

Allowing children to attend flexible hours were possible(leaving early/ starting early having a rest session)

Staff are learning Makaton, and attend any other relevant training. 

What teaching strategies does the setting use for children with additional needs or learning difficulties? 

Key person/SENCO will make regular reports on progress to parents and Parents can speak to Key person/ SENCO at any suitable time.

Any actions/planning that is used at home can be implemented at our setting and anything working well in the setting can be reported back to parents and carers to try at home.

All planning/ routines/ activities will be discussed with parents and carers for their input.

Any relevant training/ resources or information will be made available to parents and carers

What additional support does the setting provide for children with additional needs or SEND? 

The SENCO will liaise will outside agencies such as the Specialist Teacher and Learning Service, Speech and Language therapists.

Also they can get support\ make a referral and funding through the Local Inclusion Team Forum.

Playgroup has a SEND police and procedure that is up dated yearly, or on advise.

How will the setting monitor my child's progress and how will I be involved in this? 

A childs Key person will monitor their progress, completing a 2yr check and working together with the health visiting team and the child's Red Book information.

Their progress/ development document is completed 3 times a year and shared with parents/carers.

This can be more frequent if children have additional needs

How do you ensure children with additional needs or SEND can be included in the same activities as other children, including trips? 

Our setting is inclusive and no children are excluded from activities because of their needs.

Extra resources such as staff and equipment can be provided so all children can take part in activities and outings.

Staff can attend training or access information that might benefit a child with additional needs or SEND

How accessible is the building for children with mobility difficulties / wheelchair users? 

Our setting has disabled access and toilet, activities can take place at a suitable hight etc. for children in wheelchairs. 

How will you support my child's transition to a new setting or school? 

SENCO is able to (and has) close links with the local School SENCO, and will liaise with them and parents/cares for the best transition to School (or other setting).

Including visits, reports and coordinating outside agencies support.

How does the setting assess the overall effectiveness of its SEN provision and how can parents / carers take part in this evaluation? 

Polices and procedure are up dated annually, any relevant information or new procedures will be included and up dated.

SENCO attends training and LIFT meetings 

Setting has regular staff meetings.

Parents have the opportunity to complete a questionnaire after setting in and the term before their child leaves.

Who should I contact if I am considering registering for a place at the setting? 

Julia Watt

What arrangements does the setting have for feedback from parents / carers, including compliments and complaints? 

Parents/carers can give feed back to staff at anytime and this is welcome. 

Questionnaires are sent out after settling in and the term before their child leaves. These are monitored and any actions are followed up and reported back to parents/carers.

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