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Our Pedagogy “Play is the work of the child” Maria Montessori Learning through play When children learn through play they are exploring and making sense of their world. Child directed play allows children to follow their interests and learn at their own pace. Through play children learn how to interact and communicate with others and develop problem solving skills and cognitive skills such as concentration and critical thinking. Celebrating and supporting children’s play helps promote resilience, emotional regulation and confidence. It’s crucial for child development and the foundation to life-long learning. Learning Stories We use 'Learning Stories' to document and assess children’s learning. The story highlights a significant moment for a child, describing their strenghts, interests, exploration and play. Using photographs, quotes, conversations, and observations, we create a ‘picture’ of learning that is unique to each child. They are shared with parents and avalible in the setting for children to enjoy. Originating from New Zealand’s Te Whariki curriculum, Learning Stories aim to understand and appreciate children’s lived experiences and the meaning they make of them. Planning in partnership with parents Parents and carers are children's first educators and have expert knowledge about their child. Our team are trained in child development and learning. We work in partnership with parents to share knowledge and plan for each childs interests so we can extend their learning through play. We've recently introduced PLODs (Possible Lines of Direction) which is a tool developed by Pen Green. We discuss children's learning regularlly with parents to help us plan activities to support their learning in the setting and at home. The Pen Green Loop The Pen Green Loop best illustrates how we share information with families to support children in our settings. Pen Green explain that when important adults in a child's life give feedback about what's important to the child, this produces a far deeper understanding of the child's learning and development. Our Approach Our teaching and learning methods are rooted in our mission to ‘build brighter futures’ and guided by six fundamental principles: 1. Children at the centre of everything we do At the heart of our approach is a deep understanding of chi ldren. We recognise the uniqueness of every child, and our practice is always child-centred. 2. Holistic approach Our early years pedagogy is all about seeing your child as a whole, understanding their unique needs, and supporting them in a way that respects their individuality. W e consider all aspects of your child’s life and background, and appreciate the impact of their environment on their development and growth. 3. Parents as partners We believe in the power of collaboration and recognise parents as the primary educators of their children. By working closely with you, we can share insights, learn from each other, and strive together to ensure the best outcomes for your child. 4. Positive relationships Positive relationships are crucial to children’s outcomes. We foster positive connections with children, families, other organisations and the wider community. 5. Learning together We view learning as a shared journey where children, families, and practitioners learn together every day. This involves being present, tuning in and celebrating the joy and wonder of the early years. 6. Enabling environment We strive to create a playful, safe, and child-initiated environment where children can be independent and make choices about their play and learning. We encourage risky play to promote learning across the cirriculum and to help develop confidence and resilience. Early Years Foundation Stage We follow the statutory framework of the EYFS which sets the standards for learning, development and care for children from 0-5 years. We also use Development Matters as cirriculum guidance.

Fees and Funding Holiday Club FEEE Funding Teatime Club Sibling Discount Our Fees Other info. Additional Charges SEND + Pupil Premium Holiday Club Holiday club is offered at The Lloyd Park and Higham Hill Centres for primary aged children. £48.30 per day More info Teatime Clubs School Collections Lloyd Park Centre children: collections from Winns Primary School Higham Hill Centre children: collections from Hillyfields on the Hill and Whittingham Primary Schools Charges £20.06 per da y Registration fee £22.40 for both clubs More info Childcare Fees Whole-year contracts Under 3yrs 8am-5:50pm 8am-1:30pm 1 Day 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days Monthly full-time - £91.96 - £275.88 - £367.84 - £459.78 - £1915.76 1 Day 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days Monthly full-time - £58.42 - £175.26 - £233.68 - £292.10 - £1217.08 3-5yrs 8am-5:50pm 1 Day 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days Monthly full-time - £85.29 - £255.87 - £341.16 - £426.45 - £1776.88 8am-1:30pm 1 Day 3 Days 4 Days 5 Days Monthly full-time - £55.99 - £167.97 - £223.96 - £279.95 - £1166.46 Prices are based upon a minimum attendance of 3 days per week to include a Monday or Friday. Fees are not charged for 2wk Christmas Closure, Team Training Days & Bank Holidays. All Fees are payable irrespective of non-attendance due to child holiday or sickness. Under 3's move into the '3-5yr's' charge band the term after their 3rd birthday. For extra hours purchased in addition to that of your child's contracted hours the hourly rates of £10.61 for under 3's and £10.18 for 3-5yr's will apply. Fees are quoted before deduction of the Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE) Additional Charges Additional service charge We apply an additional daily service charge for items such as hot food, snacks and drinks on those days where the FEEE is applied. 30hr Sessional Daycare Breakfast AM £10.64 £10.64 £2.91 £9.74 No discount is applied to this charge We do not charge a service charge for 2yr FEEE Funded Contracts and tea time club. No additional service charge applies to those sessions where the FEEE hrs are used in full over 38wks (Term-time Contract): 9am to 12pm (3hrs per day) 9am to 3pm (6hrs per day) Monday to Friday The 'Average Monthly Fee' is based upon the weekly fee multiplied by 50wks divided by 12 equal monthly instalments. Registration Fee We charge a registration fee of £22.40 for Day Care and tea time club contracts. Late collection Fee Our late collection charges are displayed in our settings. Administration Fees (after end of contract) £11.20 fee for each overpayment made via standing order 20% fee where a 'Tax Free Childcare' payment/voucher is received at the end of your contract. Free Working Families Childcare Support & Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE) Please read our guide to funding which covers the following childcare topics: 9-23 month old funding Open Guide 2yr olds FEEE Funding FEEE for 3-4yr olds 30hr extended entitlement for working families Please obtain your 11-digit code from the government website. This proves that you are eligible for free childcare. You will need to give this code to us before a place can be offered. Check eligibility and apply for your code on the government's website here: Check Eligibility You can also find more childcare information on the local authority's website here: Local Authority Please be aware that these links will connect you to external websites. Our charity cannot be responsible for the content of these sites including any downloadable files. Please read our policy on links to external web pages here Sibling Discount Our sibling discount is applied to the older siblings account. It is only applied to childcare hours purchased and not to other items such as the 'Additional Service Charge' for those children in receipt of the 'Free Early Education Entitlement'. Under 3's 3 to 5's Mixed Ages 10% 5% 5% Other Information Prices are based upon a minimum attendance of 3 days per week which must include a Monday and/or Friday. The fees are quoted before deduction of the Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE). If you would like to purchase extra sessions we charge the following hourly rates: Under 3's 3 to 5's £10.20 £9.79 You will be charged/invoiced for any hours or services that you wish to purchase that are above the free entitlement SEND and Pupil Premium Pupil Premium The Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) is additional funding for early years settings aimed at improving the education we provide for disadvantaged 3 and 4yr olds We can get up to £388 per year to spend directly on supporting your child’s education which makes a big difference! Please speak to staff at your setting to find out whether you are eligible Check eligibility SEND Early Years settings can access additional funding to support children with learning and developmental delay and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) This includes Disability Access Fund (DAF), SEND Inclusion Fund (SENIF) and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) More info Links to an external webpage Please be aware that these links will connect you to external websites. Our charity cannot be responsible for the content of these sites including any downloadable files. Please read our policy on links to external web pages here

Registration Process Sessional Free 15 hrs provision Term time only Currently open for new applications . Free to apply Please download and complete the form using the button below. Return your completed form to us via email or by handing in to reception at one of our centres. Email: info@tlpcc.org.uk Centre contact details Places are not guaranteed Download Form Daycare Registrations currently closed Bank Details The Lloyd Park Centre Account Name: The Lloyd Park Children’s Charity – The Lloyd Park Centre Sort Code: 20 53 04 Account Number: 10623237 The Higham Hill Centre Account Name: The Lloyd Park Children’s Charity – Higham Hill Nursery Sort Code: 20 53 04 Account Number : 70503584

Apply for a childcare place Waiting list Due to high demand for our childcare we have to operate a waiting list for places. A non-refundable registrat ion fee of £22.40 per child covers our costs Your place on the waiting list is entered from the point that your registration fee is confirmed There is no registration fee for FEEE term-time sessional places A member of our friendly team make contact if a space matching your requirements becomes available Current waiting list status The Lloyd Park Centre 15 hour FEEE sessional care, morning or afternoon - Open Daycare - Closed until further notice The Higha m Hill Centre 15 hour FEEE sessional care - Open Daycare - Closed until further notice Join Waiting List How to apply for a place 1. Contact us and arrange a tour of your chosen setting: 2. Review the waiting list info above and check to see if the service you want has open places. 3. Read our 'Admissions Policy Statement' to see if you qualify for a priority place. 4. Download and email the application form to info@tlpcc.org.uk 5. Pay £20 registration fee per child using the bank details and reference below. 6. We will contact you when a space is ready for you. Please see our Privacy Notice on our policy page to see how we process your data. For further information please email info@tlpcc.org.uk or call the setting you are interested in attending Admissions Policy - click here Bank Details The Lloyd Park Centre Account Name: The Lloyd Park Children’s Charity – The Lloyd Park Centre Sort Code: 20 53 04 Account Number: 10623237 The Higham Hill Centre Account Name: The Lloyd Park Children’s Charity – Higham Hill Nursery Sort Code: 20 53 04 Account Number : 70503584

Childcare Our welcoming and inclusive early years settings support each unique child to follow their interests and celebrate achievements Settings Our Higham Hill and Lloyd Park centres provide full-time and part-time childcare - from 6 months to 5 years, We also run teatime and holiday clubs for primary school aged children. Lloyd Park Higham Hill Apply for a place Our parents as partners Parents are childrens' most important educators, so we work closely with them to share childrens' experiences at home and in our settings. We encourage parent/carers to be involved with their child's time with us wherever possible. Our Pedagogy Our approach to teaching and learning (pedagogy) starts with our mission to build brighter futures for every child. Our pedagogy is inspired by research about how children learn and develop. We use 'Learning Stories' to celebrate and share children's experiences. Learn more SEND and our childcare Our welcoming and inclusive settings support children as unique individuals to follow their interests and celebrate achievements Learn more Our Food Our dedicated catering team prepares our meals on-site using fresh ingredients incorporating special dietary requirements and individual needs. Our menu is based on the Eat Well guidelines, with an emphasis on serving a wide range of plant-based foods. Sample Menu Fees and Funding We are a not-for-profit organsiation so all of our income is used to sustain our work. Our fees are reviewed by our trustees annually to ensure we are value for money and sustainable. The government provides support for childcare costs. The Childcare Choices website can help you determine the most beneficial options for your family. Learn more Please be aware that some of these links connect you to external websites. Our charity cannot be responsible for the content of these sites including any downloadable files. Please read our policy on links to external web pages here

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Our Mission and Values Our Mission Founded to build brighter futures for local children and their families. We believe children learn through play. We strive to understand every child, plan for their individual needs and work in partnership with parents to ensure that each child can reach their full potential. Our Values Each value is a challenge that we seek to live and work to every day. They also inform how we communicate within communities and with each other. Keeping Children Safe Child Centred Equality and Fairness Our values guide and determine our actions Sustaining our planet, sustaining our community Making a difference Partnership Building strength and resilience

Request help from us Parents and carers & Enquire about getting support Professionals working with families Refer a family for help (NB: health professionals see info. below) See Our Services Request Help Health professionals Health professionals must also refer children under 5 with learning and developmental delay to the local authority to access multi-agency education and health support using their form, found here Please be aware that this link will connect you to an external website. Our charity cannot be repsonsible for the content of these sites including any downloadable files. Please read our policy on links to external web pages here

Our Story Read All About it! Making news since the 80's! 1/8 Our founder, Pauline, talks about starting the charity When I moved to Aveling Park Road in 1977 there was nowhere for people to go with their children, so I opened up my home to friends and other families. Together we set up a range of activities: keep-fit, coffee mornings, play sessions and Halloween and Bonfire parties. We also used the playscheme in a gardener’s shed and double-decker bus in Lloyd Park. In 1981 the bus was under threat of closure, so we formed the Lloyd Park Action Group and started our campaign to improve services for the community. As a result, we were given use of five portacabins in Lloyd Park and in 1984 we formed The Lloyd Park Parent and Toddler Group; with play sessions every weekday afternoon. Since this time we have continued to campaign and develop community-led services to support local families, and there have been so many successes. From raising the funds to employ our first staff members, securing grants of £1.3 million in 2003 for the building in Lloyd Park and in 2016 winning the contract for Children and Family Centres to enable us to support families across Waltham Forest. My fondest memory of the community coming together to support the charity was in 1992 after our building was completely destroyed by a fire. When I first saw the devastation I thought it was the end of the charity, but our community worked together to get services back up and running within a week. It was quite incredible how everyone rallied together to help us. There have been some amazing p eople involved over the years who have helped make this charity so special. The staff are so critical to its success, but because I'm the figurehead I have been nominated for a few awards. It was an absolute privilege to be awarded an MBE by King Charles in 2011 (then Prince Charles) and I accepted it on behalf of everyone involved in Lloyd Park over the past 35 years. Pauline Thomas Founder of The Lloyd Park Children's Charity 1977 Local families meet in Pauline Thomas’ front room on Aveling Park Road. 1981 The group starts using an old gardeners’ shed in Walthamstow’s Lloyd Park and become known as The Lloyd Park Action Group. 1984 The Charity moves into five portacabins and a team of volunteers begin to offer parent and toddler sessions. 1987 Our first paid member of staff is hired and we introduce a playgroup. 1990 We become The Lloyd Park Under 5’s Centre and offer extended daycare for working families. 1992 The centre is destroyed by fire but the local community comes to our rescue to help us reopen. 2003 We raised £1.3 million to build The Pauline Thomas Centre in Lloyd Park. 2007 The Higham Hill Centre opens. 2009 Funded by 'Parents as Partners in Early Learning' and then the National Lottery, we worked in partnership with families to develop and introduce our family support community project, 'You and Your Child'. 2011 Expanding our interest in nature and risk-taking play comes Grow Wild. 2013 Local parents come together to fight poverty. They set up our Baby Bank to provide emergency support to families in crisis. 2016 We are awarded the contract to provide Children and Family Centre services for all families in Waltham Forest on behalf of The London Borough of Waltham Forest. 2018 Families work together to overcome barriers and fight for equality by introducing our Breaking Barriers project. Timeline Key points in our history

Find out why the Lloyd Park Chidlren's Charity is a great place to work. See our benefits packages and our ethos surrounding recruiting a diverse and reprensentative workforce. Why work for us? Make a real difference to the lives of local children! What we do Lloyd Park Children's Charity was founded over 40yrs ago to tackle inequality and injustice for children and families in Waltham Forest and beyond. We strive to understand childrens' individuality, working with their parents to help them reach their full potential. Benefits package Up to 30 days holiday Excellent pension scheme Benenden Health Care membership 24/7 GP advice and psychological wellbeing helplines Diagnostic services, treatment and surgery Access to rewards and voucher schemes 50% discount on childcare - for eligbile staff, subject to availability Outstanding training & development opportunities Subsidised hot lunch I n c l u s i v e H i r i n g We were founded by local people who wanted to make a real difference, so we greatly value the diverse perspectives and living experience that local people can bring to our teams. We actively encourage candidates to apply for positions who reflect our local community's diverse range of cultures, backgrounds and demographics. Our Values Our values help guide us as we evolve to support social change and justice for children and inform how we communicate within communities and with each other. Each value is a challenge that we seek to live and work to every day. Read More A fair, healthy and rewarding workplace Our colleagues are valued for being themselves and are treated as equals A culture of collaboration and respect is the norm You'll always be listened to in a safe and nurturing space Professional and personal development will help you to flourish and do your best work If you share our values and want to make a real difference to the lives of children and families, we want to hear from you! View Jobs

See available post from across our charity. We regularlty recruit to positions in childcare, early years learning and developement, family support, and a variety of support roles. Fundraising Officer Location: Waltham Forest - Office-based and hybrid Salary: £35,000 per annum, 1 year fixed-term contract Probation: 6 months Hours: Fulltime Closing date: Noon, Monday 3rd March 2025 Interviews: w/c 10th March Overview In this exciting newly created role, you will take the lead in growing and sustaining our fundraising income. Your responsibilities will span the fundraising process from identifying funding opportunities and potential grant-makers, designing and developing compelling funding proposals and promoting these opportunities, through to managing relationships with donors. Ideal candidates will have energy, motivation, and the experience to be able to make an instant impact on the organisation; they will understand the wider charity context, have good attention for detail and can make things happen. Candidates are expected to be fundraisers with at least three years of experience and have a track record of success in securing funds. Crucially, we want to recruit an individual who is as committed to Lloyd Park Children’s Charity's vision, and will work with us to make a huge difference to local marginalised and vulnerable children and families. We operate a standard 6 month probation for all of our roles. For this role success will be contingent on increasing the number of funding applications submitted and demonstrable positive fundraising outcomes. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate; this is a requirement of the DBS code of practice. Job Description Apply Now

Find out about our jobs in Childcare, Early Years Education, Child Development, Family Support, early years play, admin and various other support roles. Join our team Current Vacancies Why work with us? Volunteer with us Safer Recruitment E q u a l O p p o r t u n i t i e s

Newsletter Role play Edition #55 Apr-Sep '25 Our termly magazine full of interesting local stories, events and campaigns, plus our activities timetable. Important notice relating to activity timings Read View Map Subscribe Role play Archive Find past editions here Browse Follow us on our socials for updates on scheduled activities and sessions Please Note: All activity dates and times appearing on the printed and PDF versions of Roleplay are correct at the time of printing and we endeavour to adhere to these. However, occasionally these may change due to circumstances outside of our control. Please always check the Calendar on our 'What's On' page for up to date listings before travelling. Follow us on Facebook and/or Instagram to receive announcements related to our activities.

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See available post from across our charity. We regularlty recruit to positions in childcare, early years learning and developement, family support, and a variety of support roles. Now recruiting We employ a range of positions across all of our teams including early years, family support, data and administration, catering, finance and site services. Applying online Please Read Safer Recruitment Please Read Need more help? To find out more about a role please email: recruitment@tlpcc.org.uk Latest Roles Early Years Educator - Level 2 Early Years Educator - Level 3 Assistant Play Worker Play Worker Level 2 Senior Play Worker Level 3 Read More Read More Read More Read More Read More

See available post from across our charity. We regularlty recruit to positions in childcare, early years learning and developement, family support, and a variety of support roles. Play Worker Location: Walthamstow Salary: £11.82/hour Hours: Part-time - 3:00pm-6:00pm, Monday - Friday Closing date: 1st March 2025 Overview You will be part of an amazing team who provide high quality trusted Early Years experiences and education to all children in our care. You will be expected to provide a safe and secure environment, building relationships with children and families to promote the child’s learning and development and wellbeing. To plan and implement stimulating, fun and varied play-based activities that meet the needs of all individual children and follow the processes adopted by the charity. To work as part of the team in sustaining high quality services and lead on implementing the charities vision, mission, values and strategic plans and objectives This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate; this is a requirement of the DBS code of practice. Job Description Apply Now

Summer Holidays Activity Timetable Activities for Summer 2024 SCHEDULE TO BE CONFIRMED Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 You can also follow us on social media to see updates Related Links: Interactive Calendar Dates for you diary RolePlay Magazine More Information 020 8527 1737 info@tlpcc.org.uk

Fees and Charges Private children's parties and functions 1hr mini party: £150 - up to 12 children (Additional £50 if 2hrs is exceeded) 2hrs full hire: £300 - up to 30 children. Additional £50 for every 30 minutes exceeding the main 2hrs session. Where main 2hrs sesssion is completed on time; 30mins set-up + 30 mins clear-up times are added. Bookings enquiry Optional charitable donations: £50, £75, £100 or other. 100% of this optional donation is invested back into making Grow Wild sustainable for the community. School and nursery hire Minimum hire: 1.5 hour session - 25 children £150 Addtional children charged at £8 per head Maximum capacity - 30 children Additional hours: Each additional hour £150 Addtional children charged at £8 per head per hour Bookings enquiry

Find out how to contact us and visit our settings here. Contact Us General Enquiries: 0208 5319522 or info@tlpcc.org.uk Lloyd Park Centre Winns Ave Entrance , Lloyd Park, Walthamstow E17 5JW 020 8531 9522 lpc@tlpcc.org.uk Grow Wild Lloyd Park, Walthamstow E17 5JW (access is via the secret door, opposite the cafe in Lloyd Park) 020 8531 9522 lpc@tlpcc.org.uk Higham Hill Centre 313 Billet Road, Walthamstow E17 5PX 020 8527 1737 hhdc@tlpcc.org.uk The Grow Well Centre 7 Saxon Close, Walthamstow E17 8LE info@tlpcc.org.uk Anchor 1

Policies General Information 1. Achieving Positive Behaviour 2. Admissions Policy 3. Arrival and Departure Policy 4. CCTV 5. Code of Conduct and Behaviour 6. Complaints Data 7. Data Protection and Information Sharing 7.1 Data Protection - Photography and Filming 7.2 Data Protection - Job Application Privacy Notice 7.3 Data Protection - Privacy Notice (General) 7.4 Data Protection - Website and Social Media 8. e-safety and ICT Finance 9.0 Finance 9.1 Finance - Fees Policy 9.2 Finance - Reserves Health and Safety 10. Food and Drink 11.0 Health & Safety Policy 2024 11.1 Accident, Sickness and Medicine procedure + Code of practice for Health & Hygiene 11.2 Fire Emergency Evacuation Procedure 11.3 Lockdown 11.4 Pest Control 11.5 Risk Assessment Children's Care, Learning and Development 12. Infant Feeding 13. Missing Child 14. Safeguarding 14.1 Whistleblowing 15. Student Placement 16. Supporting Children with SEND 17. Uncollected Child Miscellaneous 18. Diversity, Promoting Inclusion and Equality 19. Volunteer 20. Green Purchasing Our policies are for children, families, staff, trustees and visitors. They are reviewed regularly by employees and our Governance and Accountability Subgroup and then adopted by our trustees. For more information: info@tlpcc.org.uk