

We are targeting a more healthy diet for all and do not encourage children to buy take away food during the day. We have a few spare clothes on site, but expect parents and children to be properly prepared for the day.Ī: Yes, we provide a hot cooked healthy nutritious lunch each day we open, snacks and drinks during the day and normally a treat to end. If it’s wet, appropriate clothes and shoes are recommended. We are mainly based outside, but have plenty of cover. What sort of clothes should my child wear?Īnything really, but be prepared to get mucky, scratch shoes and stretch clothing. We also have regular discussion sessions to talk about real events and news that affect the kids in this area. What activities do you have at the playground?Ī: Essentially play is led by the children, but we have a wide range of activities including art, cookery, plenty of sports, table tennis, table football, a myriad of board and table games, PS3’s. We maintain very low staff:children ratios, normally no more than 1:6, which contributes to the safety and wellbeing of all children at the playground. What staff do you have at the playground?Ī: We have a Play Lead each session and our in-house sessional staff, all well qualified, with essential qualifications including, safeguarding, first aid, special needs skills and a great deal of experience with our registered kids. NB: Children will generally play and interact with others with more freedom if the parents are not present. Please contact us via the website for more details.Ī: No, but we occasionally have parent and child days or other open days. How much does it cost to attend the playground?Ī: We don’t charge for our service, but do expect parents and families to be supporters of the playground and participate in our continuing efforts to stay open and operational.ĭo you allow children with special needs and disabilities to attend the playground?Ī: Yes, we try and have integrated sessions whenever we open, but we also have specialist SEND sessions each week. Our regular midweek SEND, Cooking workshops and family fitness sessions are after-school, generally 4-6pm. But we also have integrated after-school play sessions and other SEND sessions throughout the year.Ī: We open between 10.30 - 4.30pm during regular play days. We do have a waiting list.Ī: For regular play days, we generally open on Saturdays and during school holidays.

We hope to put forms online soon, but we prefer parents to come to the playground before registering.
APG PLAYGROUND REGISTRATION
How can I register my child at the playground?Ī: Come to the playground to pick up a registration form.
