What do PATA groups offer you and your child?

The majority of PATA member groups are run by voluntary management committees - usually parents.  Most are registered charities. Parents are usually also involved in sessions as helpers on a rota basis. Within community playgroups the parent helpers work alongside paid and qualified playleaders.

Children attending toddler groups generally do so with their parent or carer.

We also extend our membership to associate groups from the private, maintained and voluntary (not parent managed) sector.

For more details of what each type of group can offer, click on the buttons to the left.