Nursery Day
Each room follows its own routine; however, this is extremely flexible to suit the needs and interests of the children, making each day a spontaneous and thrilling learning adventure.
Children love playing outside and outdoor learning is an integral part of the educational experience for all children in our care. The huge purpose-built canopies allow all rooms to have access to the outdoor environment whatever the weather.
In addition, the school has 54 acres of grounds for the children to explore throughout the year and one of their favourite sessions is Outdoor Education, where they experience exhilarating activities such as obstacle courses in the woods, outdoor cooking, den-building and tree climbing.
We provide a range of meals and drinks throughout the day, which are freshly prepared and cooked in the school's kitchen.
Please see our menus for this week's meal choices.
At mealtimes, staff sit with the children to encourage conversation and support the development of social skills. To further develop their independence, in the Toddler and Pre-School Rooms, serving dishes are placed on the table and children help themselves to their food.
Parentzone is a smart phone and tablet app which brings you closer to your child’s development at nursery. You will be able to see a timeline of your child’s day at nursery, which may include photographs, videos and notes on your child’s daily activities, in line with the EYFS. This builds up a record of your child’s experiences and development during their time with ius. We log mealtimes, nappy changes for babies and Toddlers, and sleep times. Parentzone is fully updated each day by 6.30pm.
BABY ROOM DAY
The routines in all the rooms are flexible but the table below will give you an indication of a typical Baby Room day.
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7.30am |
8.30am |
NURSERY OPENS & BREAKFAST |
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8.30am |
9.00am |
Free Play with Adult Interaction |
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9.00am |
9.10am |
Adult Led Group Time & Welcome* |
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9.10am |
9.30am |
SNACK TIME |
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9.30am |
11.10am |
Free Flow Play** |
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11.10am |
11.30am |
Adult Led Group Time* |
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11.30am |
12.20pm |
LUNCH |
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12.20pm |
2.00pm |
SLEEP TIME/QUIET PLAY/FREE PLAY |
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2.00pm |
3.20pm |
Free Flow Play** |
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3.20pm |
3.30pm |
Story Time or Singing |
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3.30pm |
4.00pm |
TEA |
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4.00pm |
5.45pm |
Free Flow Play** |
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5.45pm |
6.00pm |
SNACK |
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6.00pm |
6.30pm |
Free Play / Stories / Nursery Closes |
Throughout the day, the children learn personal hygiene routines and how to care for themselves.
* Adult Led Group time includes singing, music-making and dance.
** Free Flow Play takes place in the nursery but is sometimes replaced by activities in the wider school grounds.
TODDLER ROOM DAY
The routines in all the rooms are flexible but the table below will give you an indication of a typical Toddler Room day.
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7.30am |
8.30am |
NURSERY OPENS & BREAKFAST/FREE PLAY |
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8.30am |
8.40am |
Free Play Activities Continue |
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8.40am |
8.50am |
Tidy Up Time |
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8.50am |
9.00am |
Group Time (Hello song & day board) |
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9.00am |
9.15am |
Group Activity* |
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9.15am |
9.30am |
SNACK TIME |
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9.30am |
10.40am |
Free Flow Play** |
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10.40am |
11.10am |
Outdoor Play |
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11.10am |
11.35am |
Group Activity* |
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11.35am |
12.20pm |
LUNCH |
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12.20pm |
2.00pm |
SLEEP TIME/QUIET PLAY/FREE PLAY |
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2.00pm |
3.10pm |
Free Flow Play** |
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3.10pm |
3.30pm |
Outdoor Play |
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3.30pm |
3.45pm |
Group Activity* |
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3.45pm |
4.30pm |
TEA |
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4.30pm |
5.45pm |
Free Play / Outdoor Activities |
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5.45pm |
6.00pm |
SNACK |
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6.00pm |
6.30pm |
Free Play / Stories / Nursery Closes |
Throughout the day, the children learn personal hygiene routines and how to care for themselves.
* Group activities include singing, music-making and dance.
** Free Flow Play takes place in the nursery but is sometimes replaced by activities in the wider school grounds.
PRE-SCHOOL ROOM DAY
The routines in all the rooms are flexible but the table below will give you an indication of a typical Pre-School Room day. Please request the Pre-School Room timetable for specialist lessons.
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7.30am |
8.30am |
NURSERY OPENS & BREAKFAST/FREE PLAY |
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8.30am |
8.45am |
Free Play Activities Continue |
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8.45am |
9.00am |
Welcome Time (register & day board) |
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9.00am |
9.35am |
Group Activity* |
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9.35am |
9.50am |
SNACK TIME |
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9.50am |
10.30am |
Free Flow (child & adult initiated activities) |
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10.30am |
11.15am |
Outdoor Free Play |
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11.15am |
11.30am |
Group Activity* |
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11.30am |
11.45am |
Group Time (stories or singing) |
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11.45am |
12.45pm |
LUNCH |
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12.45pm |
1.00pm |
QUIET TIME |
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1.00pm |
1.30pm |
Outdoor Free Play |
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1.30pm |
1.50pm |
Circle Time, Number Time & School Readiness |
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1.50pm |
2.25pm |
Ring Games / Instruments |
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2.25pm |
3.00pm |
Free Flow (child & adult initiated activities) |
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3.00pm |
3.30pm |
Group Activity* |
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3.30pm |
3.45pm |
Group Time (Show & Tell / Shiny Star Assembly) |
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3.45pm |
4.15pm |
TEA |
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4.15pm |
5.30pm |
Free Play |
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5.30pm |
5.45pm |
Stories & Singing |
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5.45pm |
6.00pm |
SNACK |
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6.00pm |
6.30pm |
Free Play / Stories / Nursery Closes |
Throughout the day, the children learn personal hygiene routines and how to care for themselves.
* Group activities include singing, music-making, drama and dance.
