All the current first year students studying the BTEC National Diploma in Children’s Care, Learning and Development walked the short distance from the College to the Adventure Playground during one of their sessions in week commencing 20 May 2013. Childcare students study all aspects of childcare practice and education on this two year course and attend various placements within the local area. Although the Adventure Playground is not a placement it offers the students an amazing insight into the provision available for local families and children with additional needs.
During the second year of their studies this experience will support them when they focus on specific additional needs of children and the types of provision available. This visit can provide some individuals with their first experience of how this provision is different to that which they have already seen in local schools and nurseries.
Mel Aubrey organised the trip with Hannah Dean from the Adventure Playground.
Staff at the Adventure Playground gave the students some background information on how they started the provision in 1989 and how they operate now. The setting is based on a two-acre site and offers both indoor and outdoor facilities. The outdoor area provides extensive opportunities for children to explore the environment with an aerial runway, an adventure trial and various fixed pieces of equipment. Indoors the setting offers a soft play area and separate areas for creative and exploratory play. The students were able to explore the environment and try out the equipment for themselves!
The playground is a registered charity and relies on volunteers to help support the employed staff. Childcare students were offered the opportunity to volunteer some time during the summer to work alongside the staff supporting the children and families who use these facilities. To find out more about studying Childcare at NULC click here or contact the Information Point on 01782 254254 or email info@nulc.ac.uk.
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