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Play AT IT Project is looking for 2 nurseries from the London Boroughs to join us...
01/08/2008
PLAY AT IT Project funded by the BIG Lottery
we now have all the nurseries and most of the Early years teams participating.
Background to the Project
The Play AT IT project is funded by the Big Lottery for 2 years and aims to provide play options and inclusion for children with disabilities in 18 nurseries in disadvantaged areas across 9 geographical regions of England. Each nursery will receive a complete Assistive Technology kit, including hardware and software, to provide inclusive play opportunities to children with disabilities. AbilityNet will provide training and support directly to the nurseries or children’s centres who have received the kit. We are still looking for 2 nurseries to join us from the London Boroughs
Requirements to become a Nursery or SureStart Children’s Centre Participant:
- Already have disabled children attending the nursery or children’s centre who would benefit from receiving the Play AT IT kit.
- Nursery or children’s centre is based in a disadvantaged area of England.
The Role of Nursery or Surestart Children’s Centre Participants
Nursery or SureStart children’s centre Participants are a vital part of the Play AT IT Project.
The role of the Nursery or SureStart children’s centre involves:
- Nominating an individual member of staff who will act as the point of contact with AbilityNet and carry out activities on behalf of the organisation for the duration of the project.
- Directly support children with disabilities in using the Play AT IT kit, who attend the nursery/children’s centre
- Form links with local Early Years teams and/or Portage Services.
- Promote their new equipment to encourage children with disabilities to attend their nursery/children’s centre.
- Attend training and network events and meetings as required within the project.
- Produce reports of activities and case studies of intervention to an agreed schedule.
Selection Process
Please provide details of the following in your submission:
- Details of your nursery or children’s centre’s highlighting if you have disabled children attending
- Information regarding the geographical area that your nursery or children’s centre is based
- The background and experience of the named individual who would take a lead in the Partnership
- How you would go about ensuring that you involve your local Early Year services in the project
- Confirmation that you will be able to commit to taking the role for the duration of the project, to be completed March 2010.
Selection Criteria
| Criteria | Importance |
|---|---|
| Enthusiasm and commitment to spread the word about the enabling power of Play AT and IT for children with disabilities | Essential |
| Availability of a suitable motivated person within the organisation to build the necessary skills and deliver the outcomes | Essential |
| Commitment to offering support for disabled children | Essential |
| Knowledge and understanding of the Every Child Matters agenda | Essential |
| A proven ability to meet deadlines | Essential |
| A commitment to equal opportunities | Essential |
| Willing to offer access to the AT Kit to your local Early Year services in the specified region | Essential |
| Based in a disadvantaged geographical area | Essential |
Confidentiality and Data Protection
Nursery/SureStart Children’s centre Participants will be expected to comply with relevant AbilityNet policies including Data Protection and Confidentiality and Equal Opportunities policies. The data and outcomes of the work will be owned by AbilityNet.
Bidding Process
Your response must be returned by email and hard copy to playatit@abilitynet.org.uk
FAO Tracey Shawcross, Play AT IT Project Manager,
AbilityNet
PO Box 94
Warwick
C34 5WS
Tel No: 0800 269 545
Would you like to participate?
Download the Nursery participation form (Word document 83 KB).
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