We aim to be flexible during our Preschool sessions in order to accommodate spontaneous opportunities.  However, in general our sessions include the following:

Indoor Free Play

A variety of planned activities are set out around the Preschool including craft activities.  The children are encouraged to join in with these activities, there is also adult support available.  These activities are selected to meet differing objectives of the curriculum.  Our areas of continuous provision include a role play area, small world, construction, reading corner, art table, sand, water and writing station.  We have other resources such as puzzles and games the children enjoy both independently and with adults.  The staff add to these areas of continuous provision with enhancements to stimulate curiosity, develop current interests and provide opportunities for developing key skills.

Snack Time

We ask that you supply a named water bottle filled with water every day your child attends, water is available to drink throughout the session and milk is offered at snack time.  Children are given a healthy snack which is prepared with an adult by the special helper twice a day.  The children are encouraged to show good manners and independence through selecting their snack and tidying away their things at the end.

Group Time

Children are encouraged to join in with a variety of activities such as stories, singing, music making, games, action rhymes, dancing and group discussions.  We encourage parents to send in news from home through Tapestry or photos for us to share.  There are also times when we ask the children to bring in an object from home to share with the group.

Outdoor Free Play

We are lucky enough to have an all-weather outside area so children are encouraged to enjoy fresh air every day.  We have a variety of outdoor activities such as scooters, hoops and climbing equipment for developing gross motor skills and core strength.

There is a garden kitchen for children to explore, a water world area, large construction area and areas for planting.  The children love to help with planting and watering.