Learning Through Play

A wide range of activities, toys and resources are available throughout each session and children have the opportunity to make their own choices about what to play with. Play and learning takes place both indoors and outside, with staff on hand to support and encourage play and learning - either by joining in, adding to resources, or observing, to identify the next steps for each child’s learning.
Some activities may be planned or structured to support a specific area of learning. Examples of this are exploring floating and sinking at the water tray, or throwing and catching bean bags or balls. At hedgehogs, we also make the most of any spontaneous learning opportunities, such as watching a helicopter travelling through the sky, playing out in the snow, even watching the horse racing! We believe that when children feel happy, safe and secure, they will develop the confidence to ‘have a go’ and become curious and motivated learners …for life!

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Snack Time

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Children sit together to enjoy snack time where we provide milk or water to drink and a range of healthy snacks such as fruit, cheese, breadsticks, crackers or toast.

 

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Lunch Time

Children sit together to eat their packed lunches in a relaxed, informal environment, with adults on hand to support them. Children are encouraged to use self-help skills and form healthy eating habits, with any treats reserved until the end of their meal.

 

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Home Time

Children are seated on chairs and their school bags are then handed out along with any paintings, pictures, or notes / letters that are being sent home. When parents collect their children, they are requested to wait outside, until their child is called to go out to them.
It is important to remember that children will only be released into the care of known individuals and unless we have been informed about someone different collecting your child, they will not be allowed to leave the premises until their parents/carers have been contacted for confirmation.

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Parent Information Pack

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Parents will be given a 'Parent Information' booklet when their child starts Nursery.