Playlanders is a Registered Education Provider which aims to allow the children in its care the following opportunities:-

☺..to learn through play in a safe, stimulating environment with appropriate adult support
☺..to develop at their own pace
☺..to enjoy the company of children other than family members
☺..to meet adults from outside the family
☺..to be valued for themselves, whatever their gender, race, culture, beliefs or abilities
☺..to value others, whatever their gender, race, culture, beliefs or abilities
☺..to grow in self-confidence
☺..to learn to make their own choices in a supportive atmosphere
☺..to develop independence by increasingly managing their needs alone
☺..to learn to meet new challenges with the help of supportive adults
☺..to experience success
☺..to cope with failure with help from supportive adults
☺..to find being part of a group a good experience
☺..to enjoy new experiences in an ever-widening environment
☺..to have time to experiment, think, explore, and observe
☺..to have space and time to talk, and peace in which to listen

Playlanders also aims to

• develop a partnership with a child’s main carer.
• liaise with local schools to develop a working partnership.
• work with those schools to make the transfer to school (or Nursery) as easy as possible for both the child and the family.
• liaise with other Health or Education professionals in any way which will support our work with families and offer them a better experience.