Bus Stop Pre-School and Forest School



Quote from our latest Ofsted report in June 2019
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“Children behave exceptionally well. They always have an excellent understanding of the routine and staff expectations”.
Routine
The routine should be viewed as a guide, as our full days are flexible and spontaneous, where the interests of the children are followed. This is both when at the Bus Stop Woodland site and when out at Forest School.
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9am: Morning starts
12pm to 1pm: Lunch time
4pm: Home time
9am: Children arrive at Pre-School. The children are brought together on the Bug Rug for the Good Morning Welcome circle. The children say good morning to the teachers and their friends. During the circle time we discuss the plans for the day.
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If we are staying at the Bus Stop Woodland for the day the children are free to choose from a wide range of activities and join in activities relating to the Pre-School theme. The children free flow between the Bell tent and Woodland learning environment whatever the weather. The children are supported to put on appropriate clothing for the weather.
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If we are off to Forest School the children will be supported to put on appropriate clothing for the weather and gather together around the Fire Circle to pack the tools and equipment with the adults, ready to head out for the day.
10.30am and 2.30pm: A healthy snack is provided.
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If we are staying in the Woodland, the Snack Bar is open. The children take turns to come and have fruit/vegetables/crackers and a drink of water or milk. Water is available for children to help themselves to throughout the day.
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If we are off to Forest School the children have a group snack. The children sit together for crackers/breadsticks/biscuits and a drink of water or hot chocolate. We prefer not to provide fruit at Forest School, as fruit can be wet, sticky and cold on little hands.
12pm: Lunch Time
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We provide a hot lunch cooked on the campfire everyday. A hot lunch typically includes rice, couscous or pasta, with vegetables, tuna, chicken or sausages.
After lunch has been eaten the children enjoy stories and a rest time, helping their food to go down. Some children may be laid down for their afternoon nap in the Sleep Tent.
1pm: Children are free to return to revisit their morning activities and or join in an activity relating to the Pre-School theme.
3pm to 3.45pm:
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If we are staying in the Woodlands, the children help tidy up the learning environments and then join together on the Bug Rug for Song Time before going home.
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If we are out at Forest School the children gather together in a counting circle and walk back to Pre-School. The group reviews the map of the Polesden Lacey Estate and woodlands to recall their day.
4pm: Home time
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Children’s personal care and needs including nappy changing, toileting and sleep times takes place in accordance with the individual child’s needs and not only in accordance to the Pre – School routine.