The Group is established to promote play and provide a provision for learning for all children under statutory school age in Drumaness and the wider County Down area. The Playgroup follows the NI pre-school curriculum and give children activities to develop in the six key areas of learning. Our ethos is to 'value every child' while working in partnership with parents in a safe, caring and nurturing environment. We aim: • To provide a safe and secure environment in which parents can feel confident leaving their child. • To provide high quality pre-school education and care for all the children in a warm, caring and stimulating atmosphere. • To assist in the development of the child to achieve his/her full potential. • To assist in the identification of each child’s individual needs. • To give a high degree of individual attention to each child especially when emotional support is required. • To have an inclusive approach towards children with special needs. The Playgroup believe that all children, parents and staff should be treated with courtesy and respect and that their views and wishes should be taken into consideration. The Playgroup believes that the parents are the first educators and aim to work in partnership at all times with them. The Playgroup believes in an open door policy allowing parents to approach the Playgroup with comments, suggestions or concerns. The advancement of education