Questions you may have:
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How do I find a setting, group or club near me?
Go to the Groups
page and pick the Branch for your area of Gloucestershire, or try the Search
facility.
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If I am a committee member at Playgroup, am I a trustee?
Yes. The Charity Commission booklet "The
Essential Trustee (CC3)" and "Summary
(CC3(a))" shows the main duties and responsibilities of charity
trustees.
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Do we need to comply with the Data Protection Act?
Yes, but you may not need to join the Register.
You can find out whether you are exempt by checking the notification section of
www.ico.gov.uk. If you do need to register, the
standard annual fee is £35, (beware of bogus agencies requesting payment for
data protection registration). The Data Protection helpline is 01625 545745 or
mail@ico.gsi.gov.uk. You may find
this
booklet useful.
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How do I find out about training?
We publish a
Training Programme each term which lists the courses running
and at what locations in the County. You can also ring PATA's Training Dept
on 01452 541244
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How can I join PATA?
By filling in the application form - see
How to Join
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Who can I talk to about a problem in my group/club?
Each playgroup is
supported by a Branch Fieldworker; each toddler group is supported by a
Toddler Support Worker. Follow the link and pick
your branch for the name and contact details of your support workers, or call
the PATA centre 01452 541244. Out of School Clubs are supported by the Out of
School Fieldworker on 07813 447962 or 01452 541244.
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How can I find out more about Child Protection procedures?
Child Protection
procedures and training:
www.gscb.org.uk/scs.htm
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How do I start a toddler group or playgroup or out of school
club?
Follow the link and select
the type of group you are interested in.
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