about us
From Rebecca
“I have worked with children since leaving school and have held my NNEB Nursery Nursing qualification for six years.
It has been my greatest ambition to have my own day nursery and, after gaining experience through managing other nurseries, eventually establishing my own”
staffing
At PASSPORT TO PLAY we recognise the importance of highly qualified staff.
PASSPORT TO PLAY is staffed with full and some part time workers. All staff have gained NNEB, BTEC or NVQ 3 qualifications.
The Manager and Deputy Manager are both supernumery.
staffing ratios
Ratios are constantly checked and maintained throughout the day.
We have agency nursery nurses available to cover staff sick leave and holidays.
We accommodate students who are training in this field of work from college and also NVQ 2 students, who assist in helping the staff in each age group.
Students are not included in our ratios.
0 – 2 years 1 adult: 3 children
2 – 3 years 1 adult: 4 children
3 – 5 years 1 adult: 8 children
keeping parents informed
At PASSPORT TO PLAY we wish to keep all of our parents/guardians as well informed as possible.
We aim to do this by:-
- talking to the parents on a daily basis
- we display a menu on the notice board, so at a glance you can see what your child has been eating. (a copy of the menu is given to prospective parents and to each child when they start at passport to play)
- a daily diary sheet is sent home with each child at the end of each session
- named pictures are displayed of all the staff who are involved at Passport to Play
- we produce a newsletter at four monthly intervals, giving you news of what’s going on at PASSPORT TO PLAY
- annual parent evenings are held. This gives parents an opportunity to meet with their child’s key worker and discuss their child’s progress.
- at regular intervals we send out parent questionnaires. We also send these with a S.A.E to prospective parents.
Our Philosophy is based on “PLAY”
- PLAY IS A NATURAL AND ENJOYABLE WAY TO LEARN
- PLAY ALLOWS CHILDREN TO INVESTIGATE AND TO SOLVE PROBLEMS
- PLAY PUTS CHILDREN IN CHARGE OF THEIR OWN LEARNING
- PLAY DEVELOPS QUALITIES AND ATTITUDES
- PLAY DEVELOPS AND FORMS RELATIONSHIPS
- PLAY THAT IS PHYSICAL AND ENERGETIC IS ESSENTIAL TO A CHILDS HEALTH.
behaviour
At PASSPORT TO PLAY, we believe that children should be encouraged to respect their environment and other people.
All staff at PASSPORT TO PLAY adopt a consistent, positive approach to behaviour management.
Clear boundaries are set out so that children become familiar with what behaviours are acceptable.
Behaviour that is encouraged:-
- kindness to others
- respect for staff
- respect for children
- respect for equipment
Behaviour that is discouraged:-
- hitting or biting
- bullying
- swearing or fighting
- wilful damage to Passport to Play property
On a regular day to day basis, we ensure children receive regular reinforcement of appropriate behaviour through praise and rewards.
equal opportunities
PASSPORT TO PLAYis committed to equal opportunities in recruitment, training and treatment of all staff and children.
We believe in equality of opportunity for all. We practice an equal opportunities policy regardless of race, culture, gender or disability.
We offer a balanced view of the world and we aim to teach children to respect and understand all differences.
complaints
If any parent/guardian should have cause for complaint or should be dissatisfied with any aspect of our child care, in the first instance take it up with the manager/director (Rebecca / Rosemary Dyer), verbally or in writing. If the matter cannot be resolved to your satisfaction you may then contact
Care Standards Inspectorate for Wales (CSIW)
CSIW
Vale and Valleys Regional Office
Units 4/5, Charnwood Court
Heol Billingsley
Parc Nantgarw
Nantgarw
CF 15 7QZ
Tel – 01443 848527