RE: Special Needs
by: Sue Wigg - 30-09-08 12:27
Hi Ams
you have stumbled upon a 'hot' topic. I manage an 'opportunity' playgroup which only has pre-schoolers referred to us by Health Visitors, Drs. Speech therapists and Social Services. We are considered by professionals and parents to be very valuable, but our staff ratio is high 1:2 or 1:3 due to the needs of thechildren. We do not get any extra money above standard Gov vouchers and money is very tight.
In addition we are not seen as PC in terms of inclusion, which is the very reason many parents came to us in the first place, higher ratio's and specialist work. So it is a struggle to survive. You could try the wording, 'opportunity playgroup' to see if one is near by. Failing that spend a week with us, I have a spare room.
Sue