About our wonderful Playgroup!
Camrose and Roch Playgroup serves the communities of Camrose, Roch, Keeston and Nolton but is open to children from all areas of Pembrokeshire. We provide a safe and happy environment for children from the age of 2 to school age.
We believe in learning through play and provide a place where children can access a wide variety of experiences both indoors and outdoors that will encourage them to grow into confident learners. Our aim is to provide a quality structured learning environment that takes into account each child's individual developing needs. We also follow a healthy eating programme.
The playgroup teaches through the medium of English but incidental Welsh is used throughout the session so that the children are introduced to the language before they start school.
The group is managed by an elected Parents Committee, is a member of Early years Wales and has had an excellent Estyn report which is available for parents to view by following this link: Camrose and Roch Playgroup | Estyn (gov.wales)
Claire | Playgroup Leader
I’m Claire Smith, the Playgroup Leader at Camrose and Roch Playgroup. I hold a foundation degree in inclusive studies, a level 3 NVQ in Childcare, Learning and development and a level 3 transition to playwork qualification. I have completed ELSA (emotional literacy support assistant) and ELKLAN (Speech and language) and signalong training. I also hold qualifications in paediatric first aid, Tier 1,2 and 3 in Safeguarding children, young people and adults and food hygiene.
Sheila | Playgroup Assistant
My name is Sheila Lewis. I have over 33 years of childcare experience from working in Camrose and Roch Playgroup. My qualifications include a playgroup foundation course, cache level 3 in Playgroup Practice, Paediatric first aid, safeguarding children and numerous courses attended over the years.
Sara-Jane | Playgroup Assistant
My name is Sara-Jane Thomas and I am a Playgroup Assistant. I am qualified with a BA Hons in Primary Education with Qualified Teacher Status, a Graduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs and Agored Cymru level 2 Award in Outdoor Learning Practice. I have recently completed my nvq level 3 core in Children’s Care, Play, Learning and Development (CCPLD). I also hold qualifications in First Aid, Safeguarding Children, Food Hygiene, Signalong, Accelerated Literacy Learning and The Curiosity Programme. I am also ELSA trained
Jenny | Playgroup Assistant
My name is Jenny Wilson and I have been employed at Camrose & Roch Playgroup since May 2021. In 2001, I graduated from Trinity College, Carmarthen with a BA in Education with Qualified Teacher Status and started a 20 year-long teaching career as a supply teacher and as a Foundation Phase Leader during a full time Year 1 and 2 teaching post. I am currently working towards attaining an NVQ level 3 in Child Care, Play and Development and since my employment at playgroup I have gained qualifications in Paediatric First Aid, Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety and Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults.
Sue | Playgroup Assistant
Hi, I’m Sue Fletcher, I am part of the Camrose and Roch Playgroup team. I hold qualifications in Childcare and Education Level 3, Level 3 Emergency first aid, safeguarding children and young people and young people’s rights.
Alice | Playgroup Assistant
I’m Alice Rees, I’m currently working towards my CCPLD level 2. I have 2 young children and I coach a children’s football team.
How you can help!
We always encourage parents to get involved with the playgroup. Please let us know if you would like to join the committee meetings. Many friendships for children and parents alike have been formed here!
A few ideas include:
- Joining the Playgroup Committee.
- Attending one of our fundraising events – in the past we have attended craft fayres, had car treasure hunts and Physic medium nights to name just a few!
- Organising a sponsored event – there are no shortage of fun activities which can raise money!
- Ask your place of work if they offer charitable grants – many companies donate money to charities or match their yearly fundraising income.