Play, Learn and have Fun at Topcliffe Playgroup

Everyone at Topcliffe Playgroup is very excited as they begin another fun packed year of playing, learning and enjoying the new facilities that have been successfully implemented during the last year. Due to the hard work, dedication and inspiration of the staff at the playgroup, Topcliffe Playgroup are very proud to be celebrating for the second consecutive year the accolade of Highly Effective Setting awarded by Hambleton District Council.Out of the 298 schools and Early Years settings, 48 were chosen by Hambleton District Council and we were one of those top 48. Run daily by a conscientious team of qualified staff, and managed by a committee, the playgroup is very much at the heart of the community. We recently gained funding through ‘Awards for All’ to organise a community arts project with the help of the Rural Arts (Thirsk). Working together with the local childminding group and Topcliffe Primary School a community mosaic was made which will be a part of the playgroup forever. The playgroup runs as a charity and is registered to care for 2 to 5 year olds. Based next to Topcliffe Church of England School the links between the Playgroup and School have grown from strength to strength. A lunch club has now been introduced where playgroup children have the opportunity to enjoy a healthy dinner in the school or take their own packed lunch. This further encourages development and stability for the children and makes the transition from playgroup to school much smoother. We also have fantastic links with other local schools and children have regular contact with their new school and teachers.Jessica Robertson – Playgroup Leader – “The lunch Club has proved to be a great success and strengthens our (already) excellent links with the School. We actively encourage shared activities with the school, once again this Christmas we are joining them for a  theatre trip to see Cinderella at Harrogate ”   Thanks to fundraising and additional grant money the outside area of the Playgroup has recently been redeveloped. The children also enjoy the new ICT opportunities with a newly installed SMART Board and up to date software that enhances the children’s learning interactively. The children enjoy the different aspects of the new ICT facility, from self registration to sharing games with their friends.


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