OUR PROVISION & DAILY ROUTINES:

Both in the classrooms and in our outdoor area we have a variety of areas of provision so that all the children can access different resources to develop their skills. Children’s interests drive curiosity and exploration, with the environment and provision being key for children to develop and progress their own ideas to help them become capable independent learners. We recognise that every child is an individual and unique and setting challenges and questioning provides children with wider learning opportunities. At Carlton, we believe working together with families and the community is highly important to support children.

Session Times: Providing a safe and secure environment helps children to develop the confidence to begin to explore and experiment. The routines we have are important in developing this sense of security.

• Front Week – Mon/Tue 8.45 am – 3.15 pm and Weds 8.45 am – 11.45 am
• Back Week – Weds 12.20 pm – 3.15 pm and Thu/Fri 8.45 am – 3.15 pm

Some of our children will be with us for 30 hours each week and attend all sessions. You will bring your child to the Early Years Playground entrance and they will be greeted by the class teacher there every morning at the Nursery classroom door. This will be where you come and collect your child on collection too.

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CHAMPION CLASS CLOAKROOM:

This is where you will come into your classroom every day, and put away your things before the start of the sessions. Your peg will have your picture and name on it to look for.

CARPET TIME:

Each day starts with ‘Carpet time’ where we will all sit together, do the register and then do a focussed learning activity. This could be based on numbers, stories, speaking and listening, or topic work depending on what we are learning about that week.

SNACK TIME:

We have time set aside in the morning for ‘snack time’ where the children can sit together, have some fruit, milk/water and chat or a story.

DISCOVERY TIME:

After carpet time, children have time to discover and learn through play. The activities and provision put out helps to guide the children’s knowledge but also give them the chance to create their own games and develop their skills. During this time, children are able to interact freely with their friends, both in the classroom and outside. They will also take part in group activities or individual tasks led by staff. Towards the end of the session, we stop for tidy-up time and then settle on the carpet with a small carpet session and a story before getting ready for lunch. This routine is then repeated in the afternoon with different activities.