OUR DAY

Is centred around our children’s range of abilities and skills. The children’s key workers are consistently aware of the direction of individual children’s play. They are ready to comment, guide, question and explain whenever appropriate. Birth to Three Matters and the Foundation Stage curricula are explored through topics planned with the team instigated by children’s current play, interests and conversations. Using well chosen resources we encompass the learning areas essential for the growth of our children. Throughout the day we offer a wide range of safe satisfying play. Lunch is provided. Our cook has achieved THE HEALTHY HEART AWARD by providing fresh healthy organic vegetarian food. This is an opportunity for our children to expand their tastes and better understand how to keep our bodies healthy. Children are given the opportunity to help at this time by assisting with preparing the lunch table and serving one another. Special diets are catered for.

Guide to our Routine
8.30 – Early bird start for some families. The activities have been prepared the day before to support our children’s interests and potential abilities. Our large garden is equipped with resources which encourage teamwork, agility, balance and creativity.

9.00 – Key workers greet children and carers. Children are encouraged to make choices for play which will support and extend our desirable learning goals. For children who have not eaten there is a snack area available.

10.00 – Children and key workers come together to have a healthy snack. This time is calm and unhurried with older children helping younger ones. We sing songs, tell stories and listen to one another.

The rest of the morning may be spent indoors or outdoors where key workers and friends explore specific activities around a current topic. We have regular visits to the Science Museum, Coram’s Fields and local places of interest. Children use their own computer and, with support, access the internet.

During the week children in small groups explore music, song and dance workshops. Parents are welcome to join us during these sessions.

12 noon – Lunchtime preparation of the room with help from children laying the tables and name places. Children are encouraged to serve themselves and others – this time is very useful in building social skills.

1pm – Younger children sleep, older children with guidance and support choose their own curriculum from the extensive range of resources – extending skills in Language, Literacy and Communication, Maths, Knowledge and understanding of the World, Creativity, Social and Emotional development and Physical skills.

3.15pm – Teatime. Again, children are active in the preparation.

3.30pm – 5pm – Children may be collected between these times.