Mitton Manor Playgroup - About Us

TODDLERS - Mondays 1pm - 2.30pm

The Toddler group is run by a qualified member of staff with enjoyable, structured sessions including sing-a-long, story time and art and craft. It is open to all parents and carers of babies and toddlers. Come along for a coffee and chat with others with young children to become familiar with the group and children of similar age.

PLAYGROUP/PRE-SCHOOL

Playgroup and pre-school sessions are run over the course of the week. We offer 1 to 5 sessions Monday - Friday during term time. We offer a variety of activities ensuring all areas of learning are covered.

For our rising 4's we offer pre-school sessions which include classroom visits, sing-a-longs, story times, PE, extra hours and school dinners ensuring a smooth transition into primary school.

We must point out that attending Mitton Manor Playgroup does not ensure a place at Mitton Manor Primary School.

"The care, learning and play in the playgroup is excellent. There is always a stimulating range and balance of activities that helps children make progress in all areas of their development. All children are fully included in activities and their needs are conscientiously met. Staff actively ensure appropriate action is taken regarding children's identified special needs. The management of children and their behaviour is outstanding."
Ofsted Report

AFTER SCHOOL CLUB

We also operate an After School Club which is available Mon to Fri, 3.15pm - 5.45pm serving Mitton Manor Primary School.

OFSTED REPORT

Our last Ofsted Inspection report in November 2004 was excellent in all areas. The following extracts are from the Ofsted report as to what we are doing well:

"Children confidently make decisions about their play. They are fully involved and enjoy exploring and investigating the very wide range of activities available. The adults are highly interested in what the children do and say. They respond enthusiastically to the children's interests and give meaningful encouragement and praise.

The premises are safe, warm, and welcoming with vast amounts of children's work displayed on walls and ceilings. Many activities are immediately available in the spacious, well organised playrooms. Children are also encouraged to access other high quality toys and equipment from storage at their height.

Children with special needs are valued and fully included in the activities. Their individual needs are comprehensively met through thoughtful steps taken in full partnership with parents and other professionals.

Families are warmly welcomed into this friendly setting and say they find the staff very approachable. Parents are effectively consulted about the care of their children and are given detailed information about the setting and their children's progress."

Click here to view our last Ofsted Inpection report.

Mitton Manor Playgroup, Carrant Road, Mitton, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. GL20 8AR.