The Environment
We run the playgroup from a large,single room with an additional foyer,separate children's and adult toilets,a kitchen and an office . We have sole access to a purpose built,secure outdoor area during the hours of 9am-3pm.
We operate a 'Free flow/Free choice ' policy - which enables the children to choose what they want to do. All activities are provided to enable the children to develop their skills and knowledge in all 7 areas of learning and development within the Early Years Foundation Stage.
Continuous provision - what is always provided for the children :
Indoor
Books
Construction eg blocks, bricks
Craft- cutting,drawing,painting,glueing
Dressing up clothes and accessories
Home corner - eg pretend play - cooking ,shops
Interactive whiteboard
Playdough
Puzzles and games
Small world eg garages,houses,farms
Outdoor
Sand pit
Reading area
Mud Kitchen
Wig wams/Dens
Tree house
We have a purpose built sensory room joining the main building known as "The Nest' as shown in the video.