Staff and volunteers are ready to kick off this summer’s playschemes in Torfaen.
Over 80 staff and 160 volunteers spent this week taking part in training sessions to ensure they are fully equipped with the necessary skills to support children and young people across Torfaen.
The training consisted of 45 different modules containing topics such as; first aid, child protection, epilepsy awareness, disability awareness, manual handling, amongst many others.
In Torfaen, 160 children with disabilities will also be supported at the play sessions.
The volunteers not only support throughout the summer but they also offer their time throughout the year to support children to have play opportunities at after school sessions and during weekends.
Julian Davenne, play service manager, said: “Without the support of all the volunteers, none of this would be possible. We are so proud of them all and the fact that they come back year after year to give up their time. I would like to say a big thank you to all the volunteers that are taking part in play schemes this year.”
Where are the playschemes in Torfaen?
Read this information on Torfaen Council’s website to find out more.
Morning Sessions – 10:00am – 12:00pm (5-12 years)
- Blaenavon Heritage School, Blaenavon
- Cold Barn Farm, Trevethin
- Woodlands Community Primary School, Upper Cwmbran
- Henllys Primary School, Henllys
- Llantarnam Primary School, Llantarnam
- New Inn Primary School, New Inn
- Nodffa Church, Abersychan
- Pentranch Community Hall, Wainfelin
Afternoon Sessions – 1:00pm – 3:00pm (5-12 years)
- Glansychan Hall, Abersychan
- Pontnewynydd Cricket Club (Bat and Ball), Pontnewynydd
- Woodlands Field- The Pod, Penygarn
- Garnteg Primary School, Abersychan
- Fishponds Park, Panteg
- Integrated Children’s Centre, Two Locks
- Blenheim Road Community Primary school, St Dials
- Coed Eva Primary School, Coed Eva
- Nant Celyn Primary School, Two Locks
- Llanyrafon Church, Llanyrafon East and Ponthir
- Maendy Primary School, Pontnewydd
- Blaenavon Active Living Centre, Blaenavon (12.30pm – 2.30pm)
Welsh Medium Provisions (5-12 years)
- Ysgol Gymraeg, St Dials 10:00am-12:00pm
- Ysgol Panteg, Panteg 1:00pm-3:00pm
Play in the Park Sessions
- Fishponds Park, Panteg – 1.00pm – 3.00 pm
- Flower Gardens, Blaenavon – 2.30pm – 3.30pm
Activities Sessions for Children and Young People – 10:00am – 3:00pm (8-12 years)
- Cwmbran Stadium, Llantarnam
- Fairwater Leisure Centre, Fairwater
Learn, Laugh and Get Active Camp – Referral only through school – 10:00am – 1:00pm (5-11 years)
- Blenheim Road Community Primary School, St Dials
- Coed Eva Primary School, Coed Eva
- Nant Celyn Primary School, Two Locks
- Garnteg Primary School, Abersychan
- Cwmbran High School, Fairwater – Moving on up – Transition Project (Year 6)
Specialist Support – Referral only
- Pontypool Active Living Centre, Pontypool-Time slots allocated (ages 5+)
- Youth Inclusion Zone, Fairwater 10:00am-3:00pm (11+)
- Cockerel – Stay and Play Sessions, Greenmeadow -10:00am-12:00pm (5-11 years)
- Victory Church – Stay and Play Sessions, Pontnewydd- 1:00am-3:00pm (5-8 years)