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
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 to set them up for the day.
8:15 – 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, water, and movement.
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 their designated place. On Wednesday school ends at 12.30
12:00 – 12:30 Lunch
The children eat a healthy lunch that they bring from home. Lunch supervisors assist the team at this time so that the other teachers can have a lunch break.
12:30 – 12:40 Toilet/hygiene
12:30 – 13:15 Continuous provision (Optional story time)
Free play in different classroom zones. Including: puzzles and board games, mark-making, role-play, books, construction, sand, water, and movement.
13:15 – Tidy Up
Tidy up and transition to circle time.
13:15 – 13:30 End of the Day 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.
13:30 – 14:45 Free flow (Between class, corridor and TLS playground)
The children can move and play within all three areas.
14:45 – We all go inside to Goodbye circle time. 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.