Play Learn & LoanToy Library Service

Our “Play, Learn and Loan” service offers FREE drop in play sessions for children and their

parents/carers, along with Childminders and professionals across the borough of Halton.

Halton Play Council is a registered Charity which operates this as a service commissioned by

Halton Borough Council..

Each “Play” Session lasts for 1.5 hours We currently visit 5 venues – 3 in

Widnes, 2 in Runcorn Each Venue is visited on a 2 weekly

basis - but we are somewhere in each town every week.

We will also see parents on a 1:1 basis

Our ‘Play, Learn & Loan’ service provides parents/carers access to quality toys

Advice and information regarding play Friendly Social atmosphere for both

adults and Children. Signposting to other services Opportunity to hire resources/toys at a

nominal cost

We currently have over 400 resources, with an approximate value of £40,000.

These are resources suitable for both mainstream and additional need children.

The range of resources available for hire can be seen in our catalogue at the drop in sessions, and also on our Facebook page.

Our current hire charge is £1 for a 2 week period – this is per item regardless of size or value. It could be a jigsaw set worth £10 or an Additional Need Trike worth £1,500 or anything inbetween!!

. Children and families have access to a range of quality/educational/developmental toys – to address all their needs

. Parents; learn to play with their childrenand understand how toys/play can support childrens development

. Parents/children enjoy a positive, supportive social opportunity

Joyce – 0781 429 8483 / 01928 574087