TEPEE (Teignbridge Play Network) is a charity which evolved in
1995 and operates mainly in the Teignbridge area of Devon.
TEPEE exists
to support community led children's play activities, particularly in rural
areas.
TEPEE offers help and support though an enabling community
development approach which aims to stimulate interest and
involvement in play and is followed up with training
and support.
TEPEE co-ordinates
play opportunities, and provides advice,
including access to funding - to enable groups to grow
and expand, improve their quality and provide affordable play provisions
throughout the Teignbridge area.
Members of TEPEE are provided with
lots of encouragement, relevant information and someone to answer questions on
all aspects of play and playwork via the telephone. This
regularly updated website and a free bi-monthly
newsletter, which includes training up-dates, funding
news and job vacancies keeps members informed and in touch
with all that is happening in the play arena in Teignbridge and beyond.