A day in preschool

We offer play-based learning during school hours, 0830-1500 (0830-1230 on Wednesdays). Please feel free to come and meet the staff and children and take a look at our facilities on one of the open mornings.

Daily schedule of activities 2023-2024

School begins: 8:20- 8:45 

We find if the children come in promptly they are calmer and do not miss anything and are more ready to learn. 
Please ensure that you give your child enough time to wake, dress themselves as independently as possible and eat a good breakfast at home to set them up for the day.

8:20 – 11.00 Arrival  (Morning routine) and Continuous provision

Free play in different classroom zones. Including: puzzles and board games, mark-making, role-play, books, construction, sand and water play.

9:45 – 10:30 Snack Time

The children wash their hands and eat a snack provided by the school. We work on language, promoting healthy eating practices and socialising with our peers.

10:50 – 11:00 Tidy Up

Tidy up and transition for outdoor play.

11:00 – 11:15 Toileting/hygiene & Transition to outside play

The children use the toilet and get ready for outside play, changing their shoes and putting on their coats. Focusing on self-help and independence.

11:15 – 11:55 Outside Play

On very rainy or cold days the children may use the gym when available.

11:55 – 12:00 Hygiene

The children wash hands before eating and take their lunch box to the table. 

On Wednesday school ends at 12.30 (No lunch)

12:00 – 12:30 Lunch

The children eat a healthy lunch that they bring from home. A lunch supervisor assists the team at this time so that the other teachers can have a lunch break.

12:30 – 12:40 Toilet/hygiene

12:30 – 13:30  Continuous provision (Optional story time) between class and corridor. 

Free play in different classroom zones. Including: puzzles and board games, mark-making, role-play, books, construction, sand and water play.

13:30  – 14:45 Free flow (Between class, corridor and TLS playground)

The children can move and play within all three areas.

14:45 – Goodbye circle – We all go inside to Goodbye circle time. Here we talk about our day, what we learned, and what we liked the most. Act out any stories we have written, play music, sing songs or read a story.

Put on our backpacks and sing our goodbye song ready to meet the parents at the gate. 

15:00 Pick Up

The children are picked up by their parents/guardians or taxi/bus drivers at the TLS playground gate.                                                                                        

This schedule is subject to change. Changes may also be made depending on the weather.

School trips and outings are planned throughout the year to support the children’s learning.