About Us

We are a family run Out of School Club providing wraparound childcare for children of Netley Marsh CofE Infant School and Bartley CofE Junior School.

IMPORTANT: Please note that as of September 2024 we will be based out of Netley Marsh CofE Infant School. We will be providing a transport service for Bartley students (subject to availability) at a nominal fee.

We began in 2011 and children who attended at that time chose the name ‘Playworld’.

As a Community Interest Company, we endeavour to keep costs as low as possible to benefit the community as we do not operate for private profit; any profit generated is to grow and benefit the provision to to meet the needs of the community.

All staff are trained in childcare or playwork and hold qualifications and certificates in:

• Full Paediatric First Aid

• Food Hygiene

• Advanced Level 2 in Safeguarding Children

Our Mission

Offer an inclusive service, accessible to all children in the community of the schools that we serve.

Ensure each child feels happy, safe and secure, allowing them to learn and develop freely in a play centred environment.

Encourage children to take responsibility for themselves and their actions.

Encourage children to develop positive attitudes and respect for themselves and others, in an environment free from bullying and discrimination.

Provide a wide range of resources and equipment which can be used under safe and supervised conditions.

Offer a programme of activities which meets the needs of each child, promoting their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development, enabling them to become confident, independent and co-operative individuals.

Work in partnership with parents to provide high quality play and care.

Review and evaluate our services to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of children in our care and those of their parents or carers.

Keep parents and carers informed about changes in the administration of the provision and to listen and respond to their views and concerns.

Communicate effectively with parents and carers, and to discuss experiences, progress and any difficulties that may arise.

Employ experienced, well trained staff and offer them appropriate support.

Comply with the Children’s Act 1989, the Childcare Act 2006, and all other relevant legislation.

meet the team

Sarah Godfroy - Managing Director & Founder

Hi I’m Sarah, I have 30 years experience of working with children, from being a private children’s nanny, a childminder, a teaching assistant and Cover Supervisor in a local school.

I hold a CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Playwork; CACHE Level 2 certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health; Designated Children’s Safeguarding Lead and a BA (Hons) Degree in Early Education.

I have a grown up daughter and adore all and any animals, supporting animal charities where I can. I have a particularly soft spot for Giraffes, Rabbits and of course my two beautiful cats! When not fussing over animals I enjoy the outdoors and love nothing more than walking in the forest or by the sea with my family and taking part in walking marathons for charity when possible. Another interest of mine is visiting places of national interest and learning about the history of them on my travels!