Vale Inclusive Play Provision - Open Access Play
This provider is registered with the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) or equivalent.
This provider was last inspected on: 19/08/2025
This provider has part-time vacancies for children aged between 5 years and 14 years. .
This provider is registered for 75 places and is staffed for 75 places.
What we do
Our inclusive community play provision offers children and young people a wide range of free play opportunities to engage in, supported by trained playworkers.
Sessions run from community buildings, and offer a range of indoor and outdoor opportunities, including: group games, mud kitchens, multi-sport activities, sensory play, messy play, den building, arts and crafts, junk modelling and much more!
Our sessions are open access, which means that children and young people are free to come and go as they please.
These sessions are fully funded by Welsh Government's Playwork Holiday Project.
Who do we support
Children and young people aged 5 - 14 years
Can anyone use this service?
Our community playscheme is open to any children and young people aged 5 - 14 years. A community registration form must be completed prior to attending: https://forms.office.com/r/nac45wNYHw
Opening Times and Costs
Our opening times and availability
We are available: School holiday only.
| Spring half term |
| Easter holiday |
| May half term |
| Summer holiday |
| Autumn half term |
We are unable to provide wrap around care.
| Tuesday | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| 13:00 | 15:00 | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| 13:00 | 15:00 | |
| Thursday | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| 13:00 | 15:00 |
Our costs
About
About our service
This service is provided in English with some bilingual elements.
| Provider has access to support and advice for Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
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| Provider has a working knowledge of the ALN Act and Person Centred Planning approaches
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Staff have accessed relevant ALN/disability training in the last 2 years? |
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| Outside space
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| Will you use real nappies for children in your care?
Please contact us in advance to discuss any personal care needs your child may have |
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| Is the setting pet free?
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| Offers Flying Start provision?
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| Offers funded Foundation Phase Nursery places (three to four year old education) | |
| This service is part of the Childcare Offer Scheme | |
| This service accepts childcare vouchers | |
This service is registered with the Tax Free Childcare Scheme |
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Able to provide emergency/short term care? |
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| Are you able to care for children whose main language is neither English nor Welsh? |
Schools
We do not drop off at/pick up from any school.
We do not drop off at/pick up from any other places.
Social information
Address
You can visit us here:
Palmerston Community Learning Centre
Cadoc Crescent
Barry
Vale of Glamorgan
CF63 2NT
Contact methods
Email: playdevelopment@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Social media
Facebook
Instagram
Accessibility
Accessible toilets
Accessible parking
Lift
Automatic doors
Access by ramps/level access
Breastfeeding welcome
Baby changing facilities