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We are a registered and OFSTED inspected Playgroup operating under the auspices of Haywards Heath Methodist Church.  We are affiliated to the Pre-school Learning Alliance.   We are able to take up to 26 children of pre-school age and have a high staff-to-child ratio. Perrymount Playgroup has been operating for 25 years and our aim is to encourage learning through play and socialisation, preparing children to settle happily and confidently into full time education when the time comes.      WHERE AND WHEN Wesley Hall, Perrymount Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 3DN Monday, Wednesday and Friday  9.45am to 12.15pm (11.45am for Under Threes) Pre-school Group (subject to sufficient numbers) Tuesday (4 years olds) 12.15pm to 2.45pm   LOCATION We are located in the Wesley Hall attached to the Methodist Church in Perrymount Road within 5 minutes walk of the railway station. We have good parking facilities. For a more detailed map (including maps of the surrounding area) please click on this link to      OUR FACILITIES We have a very large hall and all the facilities of a well-run and organised Playgroup including: Lap top Computer and colour printer Slides, bicycles and wheeled toys Sand and water play Collage and junk box modelling Craft, play dough Table-top toys, puzzles and board games Small world play Home Corner, dressing up clothes Construction toys Many other educational play aids We also have a secure outdoor play area attached to the main hall and a large, secluded playing field at the rear of the Church premises. Parents are able to meet and chat in the church community room at the entrance of the playgroup hall    LEARNING We offer a varied and interesting curriculum covering the Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS) Themes and Commitments. The four Themes of the EYFS are: A Unique Child; Positive Relationships; Enabling Environments and Learning and Development.  These four Themes express important Principles underpinning effective practice in the care, development and learning of young children. The areas of learning and Development are: Personal, Social and Emotional Development Communication, Language and Literacy Problem Solving, Reasoning and Numeracy Knowledge and understanding of the world Physical development Creative development The Early Years Foundation stage focuses on the needs of young children from age 3 until the end of their reception year at school.   Each of the above areas has Early Learning Goals.   These set out the skills, understanding, knowledge and attitudes we hope the children will each or exceed by the end of the Foundation Stage.   The Goals also aim to make learning a fun and challenging experience, and specifically recognises the value of play. We understand that children will continue to be at different stages of progress towards these Goals, depending on their age and stage of development and take this in account when planning activities.    OTHER ACTIVITIES In order to give our children a varied and stimulating programme, we like to take the children out to visit local places, e.g. farms, library, parks and gardens, fire station and Gatwick airport. We also encourage visitors from the local community, e.g. Police Officers, Nurses, Fire fighters, Postmen and women and librarians.  Other activities held annually are an outing for the children and their parents, a Sports Day, Nativity Play, Christmas and Leavers' parties.    KEY PERSONS We operate a 'Key Person' scheme whereby a member of staff will be responsible for working with you to settle your child at Playgroup and looking after them while they are with us.   The Key Person will aim to get to know your child well, and hopefully, will become a friend to you.   Please inform the Key Person of any information that you feel will help your child while they are at Playgroup.    RECORDS We keep developmental records of your child's achievements and welcome parents contributions to these.   Regular observations are carried out in order for us to plan activities for your child.   If you would like to see the records, please speak to your child's Key Person or one of the Supervisors.    PARENTS We seek a relationship with parents of mutual trust and understanding and we aim to keep parents informed about their children's progress and development. In order to maintain our high adult/child ratio and to provide children with the maximum benefit from their time at Playgroup, parents are required to assist on one morning each half term.   Dates will be allocated at the beginning of each term.   This is an opportunity to be involved with the playgroup and see your child at play.   Should you be unable to help on the given day, we ask that your swap with another parent or speak to the supervisor.   Parents are asked to arrive at 9.15am on the 'helping morning' in order to prepare the hall for the Playgroup session. We have a parent representative whose main role is to support parents and liase between you and the Playgroup Staff and Committee.    FEES Our fees are very competitive and are set to cover only the day-to-day running costs.   Fees are payable in advance at the start of each half-term (special arrangements can be made where necessary).   Regretfully, no refunds can be made for absence due to ill health or holidays.    There is a 'once only' registration fee of £10 for each child.   At present children receive funding from West Sussex County Council with effect from the term after the child's third birthday for up to five sessions at a playgroup or nursery per week.   We will provide you with a form to complete and we will then claim from West Sussex Council funding for your child's place.  Should you decide to use the funding for a place for your child at another group we will make a charge for the session with us.    FUNDRAISING As Perrymount Playgroup is a non-profit making organisation, occasional fundraising events are held to help provide additional facilities and equipment.   Parents are always encouraged to assist with these events such good-as-new toys, books, summer fairs and sponsored events.   New ideas are always welcome.    POLICIES AND PROCEDURES We have various policies with which parents/carers should familiarise themselves with, they include: Behaviour Anti Bullying Equal opportunities Special Needs Grievance Child Protection Health and Safety Rising Threes Uncollected children    OTHER INFORMATION A newsletter is published at the beginning of each term with details about plans for the term and also any other essential information. Drinking water is freely available during the session.    At snack time a drink of milk or water is given together with fruit or biscuit. Tuesday pre-school session is over the lunch period and children bring their own packed lunches from home, which is an enjoyable, sociable occasion each week.    CONTACT US To register, or for further information, please contact Dawn Gittins, 01444 453904 or email to   link to Splash   N                      Site updated 5 August 2008