Why Ferryfield

Ferryfield is an under-5 Playgroup and accommodates children from age 2 years 6 months to 5 years.

It is a child-centred environment run by parents for their children. We value input from parents as this ensures playgroup continues to be a positive experience- we encourage parent and carer direct involvement with their child's learning.

Aims & Objectives

Ferryfield playgroup aims to:

1. create a safe and stimulating environment in which children feel happy and secure
2. create opportunities for play
3. support and extend children's learning and development through play
4. enable children to develop at their own rate
5. apply appropriate methods of observing, recording and assessing children's development and learning
6. provide a balanced and relevant range of learning experiences
7. encourage the emotional, social, physical, creative and intellectual development of children
8. recognise that children's play should be encouraged by informed and understanding adults and not be directed or restricted unnecessarily
9. promote the welfare of children
10. encourage positive attitudes to self and others and develop confidence and self-esteem
11. encourage children to explore, appreciate and respect their environment
12. provide opportunities to stimulate interest and imagination
13. encourage children to have a positive approach to living in a multi-cultural society
14. extend children's ability to communicate ideas and feelings in a variety of ways
15. respect parents as the prime educators of their children

Please be supportive of your playgroup. Help encourage and ensure its continuing success.

This page is about family involvement; what we do and why we do it.