The Nursery's Timetable and Routines

The routines and activities that make up the nursery's session/day are arranged in such a way that the children given enough individual attention to feel valued and also to ensure that they gain from the social experience of being part of a group. The children are encouraged to take part in adult-led small and large group activities that introduce them to new experiences and help them to gain new skills, as well as helping them to learn to play with others

• stories and poetry;
• mark making / painting, art and crafts, colouring, messy play, sand, water, dough, clay, wood, cooking;
• dressing up, role play, domestic toys;
• music, singing, dancing;
• building blocks, construction toys, problem solving, computing;
• outdoor activities, climbing, balancing, simple gymnastics;
• themed projects including discussions based on science, environmental, community and cultural topics;
• visits from members of the community such as the police and fire brigade.

Outdoor activities contribute to children's health, their physical development and their knowledge of the world around them. The children play outdoors at least once a day and have the opportunity - and are encouraged - to take part in outdoor child-chosen and adult-led activities using a range of outdoor equipment. They are also involved in growing plants and flowers in the garden.