Bus Stop Pre-School and Forest School
Learning Experiences
Children at Bus Stop Pre-School experience learning through play no matter what the weather, where all age groups from 2 to 5 years play and learn together with no group divides. As a team we aim to facilitate the children’s learning and understand, that we are the children’s resources, guides and role-models.
We always say that the curriculum at Bus Stop is hidden; the team knows it is there, but the children are unaware.
Our Bell Tent and Woodland classroom
When we are not out at Forest School or on a trip the children’s learning through play is fostered through our well-equipped and planned Bell Tent and Woodland classroom.
The continuous provision has been developed to be inclusive for every child and their individual needs and abilities. Children free flow between the Bell tent and woodland environment whatever the weather.
We use natural resources within the inside and outside classroom. We are mindful to reuse and recycle, creating an environment free from plastics where possible.
Children at Bus Stop have space to be creative, to run, climb, balance, build and to take risks. They have time to explore loose parts, think critically, mark make, use their imaginations. They have time to develop their own ideas, work as a team, make links and revisit learning. They have places to be quiet, cosy and to reflect.
Bell Tent Classroom
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Woodland Classroom
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Trips out within the local Community and Community Events
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Children at Bus Stop get to experience trips out in to the local community, supporting the children’s understanding of the world, as they learn about what goes on in their communities and learn about the people who live in their community.
The trips include annual trips, Community events and spontaneous trips linked to current themes.
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Visiting the eldering residents at Liberham Lodge Care Home in Bookham at Harvest time
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At the local park
At Bookham Library
A tour of Polesden Lacey House at Christmas time
At the Green Grocer buying vegetables
Walking back to Pre-School after watching The Great Bookham School's Christmas Show
At the Cafe, having a yummy hot chocolate
Bookham Village Day Parade
Raising money for the NHS Epsom Hospital - Maternity and Children's Department and the Kent, Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance (KSS)
Spending the day in Bookham Village
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Supporting Transition to Infant School
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During the Summer term we organise visits to the local Infants Schools supporting the oldest children as they move onto School.
Visit to Eastwick Infants School
Visit to Polesden Lacey Infant School
