Objectives

1.  To provide a good quality childcare and play experience for our service users.

2.  To offer respite time for the need of parents.

3.  To set an affordable pricing strategy to access our provision.

4.  To work in partnership with parents/carers and all relevant organisations.

5.  To ensure our policies/procedures are followed and assessed for their effectiveness.

6.  To supply training for staff and placements for childcare/nursing students.

7.  To support local employment in the community.

8.  To work within an equal opportunities framework.

The play scheme teams work to provide a varied and interesting activity programme that is implemented by staff and volunteers.  We operate a one to three staff ratio (so to one staff member there is three children).  For some service users who need additional support, help may be increased.

The schemes have access to practical school facilities and SNAP provides the play equipment.  A session runs from 10am to 3pm (times will vary for day trips out). 

Importance of Play

Children and young people use play to develop, learn and practise skills.  From expressing creativity and using their initiative to building social relationships, it is a time when they're free to experiment and explore through empowerment. 

Inclusion Policy

We recognise that all service users have the right to play and that those with special needs may require support in order to participate fully.  An environment is promoted in which children and young people are accepted and integrated, whilst encouraged to be independant. 

 Who provides the play schemes?

We have a mixture of qualified and experienced staff employed by SNAP.  An enhanced CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) police check is carried out on each individual team member.