Curriculum

A Typical Day

A Typical Day

Morning Session

0845    Children arrive, Free Play and Structured Table-Top Activities

(Except Marmalade Hedgehog which starts at 0900)


0930    Circle Time


- News, letter introduction, singing, practical number work, games and sharing topic information


0940    Group Time 


- Teachers work with their group, mainly in one to one sessions, children can access activities from the Montessori shelves and the Maths and Language tables.


1030   Break Time


- Snacks include: Milk or Water, Seasonal and Dried Fruit, Festival Linked Foods, Pancakes and Fruit loaf, Raw Vegetables and Humous, Cheese and Biscuits. Children with allergies are given appropriate foods.


1100    Art, Outdoor Activities, Sessions by Peripatetic Staff


1145    Story and Singing Time 


1200    Home Time (Marmalade Hedgehog 12.30)

Afternoon Session

1245  Children arrive, Free Play and Structured Table-Top Activities


1330    Circle Time


- News, letter introduction, singing, practical number work, games and sharing topic information


1340    Group Time


- Teachers work with their group, mainly in one to one sessions, children can access activities from the Montessori shelves and the Maths and Language tables.


1430    Break Time


- Snacks include: Milk or Water, Seasonal and Dried Fruit, Festival Linked Foods, Pancakes and Fruit loaf, Raw Vegetables and Humous, Cheese and Biscuits. Children with allergies are given appropriate foods.


1500    Art, Outdoor Activities, Sessions by Peripatetic Staff


1545    Story and Singing Time


1600    Home Time

Lunch Bunch

Morning Bears, Hedgehogs, Butterflies, Owls, Ducks and Cats can stay until 3.15 if there are places available. These children benefit from afternoon clubs and an extended day in the learning environment.  Clubs include Yoga, Tennis, French and Theatre Bugs all provided by specialist teachers.  


Hot lunch is provided by the Nursery Catering Company with Annabel Karmel. 

Early Lunch

Afternoon children can also come earlier to school and be dropped off for a hot lunch prior to starting their afternoon school.  Children are dropped off at 1145 for their lunch provided by the Nursery Catering Company with Annabel Karmel.