Peter Pan Centre - for children age 0 - 5 - Organisations

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Established in 1969 as a playgroup for children with disabilities, today, the Peter Pan Centre delivers life-changing care, education and support to children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) throughout their earliest years.

Early education

Our weekly early education sessions at our specialist Centre in Wolstanton are delivered by our dedicated, caring and expert team of Specialist Practitioners. Following the Early Years Foundation Stage, sessions are carefully tailored to each child’s individual needs, enabling children to make rapid progress towards learning, life skills and independence.

We have high ratios of adults to children, usually 1:1 or 1:2, as we tailor our service to each child’s individual needs. Our sessions provide children with opportunities to explore and experiment through play, which includes structured group and 1:1 activities and unstructured free play.

Our sessions aim to give children the very best start, helping to prepare them for the next steps in their education. While your child is in our care, you can enjoy some well-deserved respite, knowing they are safe, happy, and supported in a nurturing environment.

Family support

We understand that parents/carers, grandparents and extended family might need advice, support and information too. Our Family Support team is here to help families with the ‘maze’ of who’s who and what’s what for children with SEND across the region.

At our SEND Stay and Play groups, parents have the chance to connect with other parents and receive guidance and support from our warm, knowledgeable staff and volunteers. Each group offers sensory play and activities for parents and children to enjoy together.

Our family support team runs our SEND Stay and Play groups at:

  • The Bescura Family Hub at Port Vale
  • Hazel Trees in Fenton

Booking is essential. Please contact us at familysupport@thepeterpancentre.co.uk for more information or to book.
Contact name Catherine Cook
Contact position Chief Executive
Contact telephone 01782 715 219
Contact email info@thepeterpancentre.co.uk
Venue name The Peter Pan Centre
Venue address Hoon Avenue
Wolstanton
Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 9NY
Venue notes

The Peter Pan Centre is a purpose-built building, is all on one-level and is fully accessible. Our specialist equipment/resources include:

  • Two playrooms
  • A sensory room with an interactive floor projector
  • An outside play area and a sensory garden
  • A hoist throughout
  • A range of specialist equipment including walking frames, standing frames and seating
  • Parents' room
  • Changing bed
Date All year
Time of day Monday - Friday: 09:15 – 12:15 and 13:00 – 15:30
Session information
Monday - Friday: 09:30-12:00 and 12:45 -15:15
Cost Please contact us directly for further information. Childcare funding for eligible families, otherwise small contribution may be required
Referral required No
Website https://thepeterpancentre.co.uk/
School's extended local offer response

Our SEND experience includes:

  • SENCO staff
  • Autism spectrum
  • Speech & Language Difficulties
  • Complex medical needs
  • Physical difficulty
  • Hearing or Visual Impairment
  • Learning difficulties
  • Communication support (Makaton, British Sign Language etc)
  • Toileting Difficulties
  • Emotional, behavioural and social difficulties

Our Early Years team is hugely experienced in supporting children with special educational needs, with some qualified to degree level, and others with a relevant childcare qualification with specialist training in communication methods such as PECS and Makaton, sensory integration, physiotherapy, specific medical training and more.