Tollerton Playgroup

We've been open for keyworkers since March, and have been working even harder over the past few weeks to get everything ready for the return of our other children from Monday 1st June. Our risk assessments, protocols and Q&As are all available on the website (posted on 26th May) - in the meantime - here's a sneak peek of what Playgroup will look like from next week. We're looking forward to welcoming you all back!

***Parents/Carers; please check emails for all attachments!*** Hi all Hope you are all enjoying the sunshine ! Happy Half Term !! This week's activities finish our Topic on Traditional Stories, with Noah's Ark ! We're continuing the theme from last week, I've heard lots of stories about water play !!! and seen lots of photos, keep them coming !!! and also keeping up the Rainbow theme, which has been so pertinent at the moment. 1. I'm hoping lots of you have copies of the stor

v1 updated 26.05.20 This protocol outlines what we ask of staff during the phased re-opening of Playgroup from 01.06.20. It is based on Government guidance and our detailed risk assessment, which is available to view on our website www.tollertonplaygroup.co.uk under the blog section. Please do your very best to follow it so we can ensure our staff, children and families are kept as safe as possible during this unprecedented time. Thank you for your continued support. General:

Version 1 - updated 26.05.20 If anyone becomes unwell with a new, continuous cough or a high temperature at playgroup, they must be sent home and advised to follow the COVID-19: guidance for households with possible coronavirus infection guidance. If a child is awaiting collection, they should be moved, if possible, to a room where they can be isolated, depending on the age of the child and with appropriate adult supervision if required. Ideally, a window should be opened for

Version 1 - updated 26.05.20 1. Only 1 adult allowed in the kitchen at one time (to maintain 2m social distancing). 2. No bags or coats from home to be left in the kitchen. Either store in the Disabled toilet/ Hideout cupboard. 3. Wash hands for 20 seconds before going into the kitchen. 4. Before any activity in the kitchen, all surfaces must be cleaned. Please use spray and disposable paper towels, not washing up cloth. 5. All cutlery/ plates/ cups to be cleaned before use

Version 1 - updated 26.05.20 1. All adults to maintain 2m social distancing at all times. 2. Do not enter lobby unless empty. Playgroup is operating staggered entry and departure, there may be parents waiting. 3. The outside of Playgroup will be marked in 2m intervals from the main door to the gate and signed as a reminder for all adults and older children. 4. Inside the furniture has been moved into 3 zones and markings are in place to enable Playgroup children to stay in th

Version 1 - updated 26.05.20 There are important actions that children and young people, their parents and those who work with them can take during the coronavirus outbreak, to help prevent the spread of the virus. In all education, childcare and social care settings, preventing the spread of coronavirus involves dealing with direct transmission (for instance, when in close contact with those sneezing and coughing) and indirect transmission (via touching contaminated surfaces

Version 1 - updated 26.05.20 When a child, or staff member develops symptoms compatible with coronavirus, they should be sent home and advised to self-isolate for 7 days. Their fellow household members should self-isolate for 14 days. All staff and children who are attending playgroup will have access to a test (as they become available) if they display symptoms of coronavirus and are encouraged to get tested in this scenario. Where the child or staff member tests negative, t

Version 1 - updated 25.05.20 We hope this Q&A answers some of your questions. If we have not covered something, please let us know and we will endeavour to answer as best we can at this stage. As you will appreciate, this is an evolving situation and we are constantly reviewing our approach in line with Government guidance. 1. How many children will Playgroup have in from 1st June? We have written to parents asking for an indication of whether their children will return and w

Here is our draft risk assessment in preparation for the phased re-opening of Playgroup from Monday 1st June 2020.