Update Schools, Groups & Childminders 2012

Shepshed Community Toy Library is a toy lending facility widely used by schools, playgroups, nurseries and childminders throughout Charnwood. This page contains information and news especially relevant to these groups.

News: 

Have you got pre-school age children under your care?

Would you like to be able to borrow a range of quality toys to support
their learning journeys?

Would you like a place to visit where your children can socialise and
play, and you can network with other childminders and parents?

Would you like access to fairly priced craft materials and kits?

Would you benefit from sharing ideas and experiences related to child
development?



Overview

With over 2000 items of stock available to borrow, and three stay and play sessions a week, our facility enables our members to vary the toys and play equipment they can offer to the children in their care, and also provides a valuable social network for parents, carers and their children.

Our range of toys is suitable for birth to 11 years old, and are organised into the following categories: first toys, pretend play, construction, outdoor play, games and puzzles and story sacks. We also have a range of books, DVDs and CDs and special needs toys. See our 'toys in stock' page for more details.

Membership is £25 per year for schools / nurseries / groups and childminders.  You can spread the cost over the year opting for our termly membership plan of £10 per term payable September / January and April. This enables you to borrow up to four items at a time for up to three weeks, or if covering a topic we may be able to extend this to 8 items for 6 weeks.

We are situated on the Hind Leys college campus in Shepshed where there is a large car park. We have good disabled access, and have toilet facilities, a coffee bar and craft shop with reasonably priced craft goods.

Opening times are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:30-12:00 during term time. We also open the last Thursday evening of each month 6:30-7:30pm

Why not call in and see what we have to offer. Or, for more information ring 01509 601146.



The Services We Offer:

• Toy lending
• Party lending
• Stay and Play sessions
• Guided play sessions
• Coffee bar
• Craft shop and activities
• Networking and friendship
• Child development guidance
• Access to a safety equipment scheme
• Occasional sale tables
• Information point for local services
• Creche services/Venue Hire (by special arrangement)

 


Here is a copy of our risk assessment for the toy library premises. A copy is also displayed on the noticeboard at the toy library.



SHEPSHED TOY LIBRARY HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT




RISKTO WHOMCONTROL MEASUREWHO RESPONSIBLEWHEN REVIEWED Fire & inability to evacuate the buildingEveryoneAll doors to be in good order & doorways and walkways free from obstruction.Everyone & Safety OfficerDaily plus monthly safety check.

Fire drill notices clearly displayed.



Fire extinguisher to be in good condition.Staff to request visit of Fire officerYearly

Fire alarms to be working.



Fire exits to be clearly labelled.



No smoking signs to be displayed.



No exposed or hanging wires.Staff & VolunteersDaily plus monthly safety check. Accidents caused by Electrical equipmentEveryoneNo obstructions to heaters.



All electrical appliances tested and labelled.Staff to contact electrician Yearly Accidents caused by ChemicalsChildren & volunteersKeep all toxic substances out of reach and in original labelled containers.Staff & VolunteersContinually plus monthly check.

No children in kitchen - notice displayed.

Injuries due to damaged buildingEveryoneCheck for leaks, lifting floor, protruding screws and nails, broken windows and loose hand-rails, problems with ramp surface and guttering.Safety OfficerMonthly Lack of First Aid equipmentEveryoneEnsure First Aid kit is correctly stocked and accident book up-to-date.Staff & VolunteersMonthly




ENSURE ALL CARERS KNOW THAT THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN CHILDREN - NOTICE TO BE DISPLAYED




Danger of scoldingEveryoneEveryone to be responsible for their own hot drinks and not to leave any unattended.Staff & Volunteers to reinforce thisContinually Children might go outside unattendedChildrenMake sure safety gate to play area is closed and in good working order.Everyone & Safety OfficerContinually plus monthly check. Children being injured when playingChildrenSigns in place regarding supervision and proper use of toysEveryone Continually plus monthly check. Children swallowing small parts or being entangled with cords etcChildrenWhere possible, all toys with small pieces to be played with on high table in play area. All toys and equipment checked.Staff & VolunteersContinually
Warning signs to be displayed on bags of toys borrowed.Carers also to be made aware of dangers.