08.45-09.10 Welcome

Children arrive at 8.45am. Parents, carers, and children should wait in the playground until they are welcomed in by a member of staff at the door. Children say goodbye to parents and carers, come into pre-school independently, hang coats up, store lunch boxes and book bags and find their name on the self-registration board. All children join together on the carpet.

 

09.10-09.50 Good morning activities

Children engage in table activities such as playdough and crafts to explore fine motor skills. They can also access role play and carpet space. From 9.30am, we free flow into our garden areas to allow children access to outside space.

 

10.10-10.30 Snack time

Pre-school provide a healthy snack, milk or water to drink. Children wash hands and are then encouraged to sit down to prepare and enjoy their snack, supported by a staff member.

 

10.30-11.50 Outside play and nurture groups

During this period, staff members will lead planned small group activities inside or outside. All other children will continue to play outside.

 

11.50-12.00 Story or song time

Children gather on the carpet for a story or song. Children staying for lunch remain sitting on the carpet. Children going home are taken outside to greet their parents and carers.

 

12.00-13.00 Lunch

Children sit together to eat their packed lunch, supported by staff members. Children may return to quiet time or play once they have eaten their lunch. Children going home after lunch are taken outside to greet parents and carers.

 

13.00-15.00 Afternoon activities

The afternoon session allows the children to choose and lead the activities. Children are encouraged to try more challenging tasks. The children have the option to free flow and enjoy both inside or outside opportunities with a wide range of resources.

 

15.00-15.10 Home

Children enjoy a story or some action songs before going home.