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The last twelve months have seen the playgroup go from strength to strength. We continue to offer a 5 day a week term time programme for 2-5 years olds in the local community. The numbers at the group have increased to 19 through the hard work of the staff team working alongside volunteer parents whose support and input is invaluable.

The aim of the group is provide a stimulating, challenging and safe environment in which children can learn, develop and prepare for the transition in to full time education. This is achieved through organised trips to venues and organisations in the local community including such things as the Fire Station in Dereham and local shops in the village.

Links with the schools and link teachers also ensure children have the opportunity to experience programmes such as dance and computers, all of which goes to-providing a balanced introduction to structured learning.

Recent months have also seen the introduction of a mother and toddler group due to demands expressed locally. The group currently operates one day per week and there are plans to expand this service if further interest can be generated.

In order to continue to provide a quality service we have started to enhance the outdoor opportunities we can provide to the children in our care. We have installed a new storage shed and wendy house and we hope to follow this with the development of a vegetable patch so the children can be involved in the growing and harvesting of their own break time snacks.

The group would also like to thank all those volunteers and businesses that have assisted in the group in their fund raising efforts over the last year which will support the group in its further development in the future.

Beverley Boulter
Playgroup Co-ordinator