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What
makes
us
by Belinda Lewis,
MANAGING TRUSTEE,
different?
Centre Point Trust
The safe environment that Centre Point Trust monitor the chosen activities of the children and
offers parents and children is assured by the this in turn helps staff structure the environment
Department of Education, Sport & Culture and resources to support the children’s play and
through an annual regulatory process. All staff extend their play opportunities. It’s a joy to see
are police checked, hold certificates or diplomas children from different schools and backgrounds
in Early Years, Play, Work or both, and all staff playing together.
hold first aid certificates and have training in child
protection. The Youth Centre
This group is for young people attending
Happy
The Day Nursery secondary school works in its own premises.
The Birth to 3 Matters framework is followed Some of the staff in this group are volunteers for
Faces... such
for the care of the younger children and the Youth Service,so able to access some training.
Foundation Stage Curriculum for the pre-school
children. A cooked lunch is served daily to all During school holidays many outings and
a joy to see.
children, healthy snacks are offered throughout adventures are planned for all the children/
the day and regular exciting outings are taken. young people. Funding is sought to buy in
expertise in activities such as surfing, rock
School Age Children climbing and abseiling in order to challenge and
Centre Point Trust has been supporting Breakfast and delivery to most schools is develop the children/young people.The use of
working parents for 25 years and is uniquely provided. Collection after school and a computer entertainment and television is
fortunate in having sole use of premises. substantial snack is also provided. Emphasis is on restricted. At Centre Point Trust the emphasis is
Having this space allows children to play freely; a child centred approach to the care offered; on play.
to leave constructions and games out ready to Centre Point Trust acknowledges that school
continue the next day and gives children a holiday time is for the children to exercise some All the services offered by Centre Point Trust
sense of belonging. This is what makes Centre choice and control over their time. Children are must be booked in advance; services are offered
Point Trust different to other school age child free to play on site or go on outings or activities in blocks of five working days, either for part
care groups. as they choose. A key worker system is used to time care or full time day care.
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