Playgroup Plus
Playgroup Plus / Cylchoedd Meithrin Mwy is offered in parts of Wales as an extension of a playgroup or Local Authority Nursery Education Classes. It offers more day care than a traditional playgroup and may have longer sessions. Groups operate for up to 4 hours a day, with a maximum of 20 hours a week. Children may take a packed lunch. Playgroup Plus groups extend their own Playgroup provision or provide an extension to the hours offered by the Local Education Authority. Like other Playgroups, the service may be based in community or church halls or schools. Cylchoedd Meithrin Mwy are Welsh language extended playgroups which enable children to become bilingual. They are supported by Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin.
Registration: |
Playgroups providing sessions of over 2 hours must be registered with CSIW. Groups are encouraged to belong to either Wales Pre-school Playgroups Association (Wales PPA) or Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin (MYM). These organisations offer advice, support and training as well as referral schemes to integrate children with special needs into local playgroups. |
Qualifications: |
At least half the staff should hold a relevant childcare qualification or have completed a specified training course. |
Useful Information: |
If you need support with playgroups your local representatives are:
Helen Supple - 01656 654874
Julie Williams - 07940451536 julieann22@aol.com |