What to Expect at the Playgroup

Please ensure your child is dressed appropriatly , layers and clothes that you dont mind getting messy are best.

During the colder days it would be helpful to provide a hat, gloves and scarves and in the hotter weather a sun hat.  

We encourage all parents and carers to walk their child down the lane to the hall, and not drop off by car for the safety of all the children.

A member of staff will open the door at the beginning of the session, and parents will be welcomed in to drop off their child. 

We have a self-register system where the children are encouraged to find their own name with a picture next to it followed by a soft start with free choice of play until all children arrive. 

When children arrive at Playgroup, we offer a gather time with a welcome song. Children are then free to choose where they would like to play, before being offered a healthy snack at 10am for morning sessions and 1.30pm for afternoon sessions.

We have a small space outdoors right next to the nursery which is set up daily, incorperating their needs and interests

The safety of your children is of utmost importance.  At the end of each session your child can only be collected by a known parent/carer/friend.  Please inform staff if it is someone else collecting your child.  Please note that no person under the age of 16 is permitted to collect a child from Playgroup. 

If your child cannot attend for any reason, please contact the playgroup manager as soon as possible.  If your child is ill, you will be given some guidance about when it is safe for them to return to avoid passing the illness to another child.  In general, sickness or stomach bugs will require your child to be off for at least 48 hours once your child has recovered, but staff will advise the current guidance when you call.

Tom Thumb Vision, values and Aims

Our Vision

Children are welcomed into a safe and inclusive environment, where our children are nurtured and respected. To offer fun, high quality learning experiences, which encourage children to reach their full potential.

Our Values

Respected-Children are respected in a safe and inclusive environment.

Achieving- Children’s achievements are celebrated.

Included- We work together with parents and the community to ensure that everyone feels valued, accepted, and understood.

Nurturing-We offer a safe, settled, and comfortable environment where children’s needs are at the heart of everything we do.

Belonging-Ensuring children are given a voice, support children to contribute to the setting, encourage friendships and positive relationships.

Opportunity-We offer children opportunities to thrive and grow through fun, educational experiences both indoors and out. Children are encouraged to take risks and engage in high quality learning experiences

Welcoming-We welcome children into a happy, stimulating environment. Where staff motivate children to learn, ensuring they reach their full potential.

Our aims

• Keep everybody safe.

• Children’s learning and wellbeing are at the centre of everything we do.

• Maintain a high standard of care and support for all users.

• Encourage children to be independent and take the lead in their own learning. 

Written by staff, children and 

parents at Tom Thumb Nursery and 

Playgroup September 2022.