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Development & Learning
Children start to learn about the world around them from the moment they are born. The care and education offered by Rolleston Pre-School helps children to continue to do this by providing all of the children with interesting activities that are appropriate for their age and stage of development.
Pre-School recognises the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This is a stage of children’s development from birth to the end of their first (Reception) year in school. The EYFS Framework describes how early years practitioners should work with children and their families to support their development and learning. It describes how your child should be kept safe and cared for and how all concerned can make sure that your child achieves the most they can in their earliest years of life. More information can be found here, or in Pre-School.
The Importance of Play
There is no division between play and work in a young child’s mind. Whatever they are doing, the child is learning. Play is nature’s way of helping children to establish deep roots of understanding about themselves, their world and each other.
Our Pre-School is not simply a paradise of toys. Our play is carefully planned and structured so that all six areas of learning are included. There is provision for progression and we ensure that the children move forward at their own rate.
Structure of a Session & Learning Opportunities
Morning and afternoon sessions take the following structure:
9.00-9.15am Drop off time - An opportunity for parents and staff to share information, knowledge and any discussion that needs to take place regarding their child’s development.
9.20am Register and Discussion - Developing Personal and Social skills, gaining self-discipline, sitting still, listening and contributing to this part of the session. Knowledge and Understanding of the World and Mathematical skills are developed through the daily routine of counting the children, weather window, calendar board and topic discussion.
9.35am Free Choice Activities - During this time children will experience a wide range of activities covering all learning areas.
10.30am Whole Group/Split Story Time - Provides opportunity to enjoy many kinds of stories, fosters listening skills, expands vocabulary and develops understanding of the written language. Circle time provides the opportunity of language development, building confidence and developing listening skills.
10.45am Snack Time - Encourages independence and reinforces good hygiene habits and table manners. It also provides many opportunities for mathematical skills to be developed.
11.00am Outside/Indoor Physical Play - Provides a variety of planned opportunities: For children to develop strength and co-ordination in using large muscles and it builds confidence. Develops skills in jumping, climbing, throwing, catching and travelling at different speeds. For creative development through imaginary games, inventing stories and characters around the equipment. Developing mathematical skills of spatial awareness, ideas of speeds, direction and velocity. Personal and social skills are developed through learning to share and taking turns on the equipment.
11.30-11.45am - Music Develops skills in learning to listen, acting and following instructions, spatial awareness, expression and gross motor control. Shared pleasure of singing, becoming aware of the structure of words through rhyme. Counting forwards and backwards in counting rhymes. Developing fine motor skills and hand/eye co-ordination when handling musical instruments, becoming aware of rhythm, pitch and musical language.
Children start to learn about the world around them from the moment they are born. The care and education offered by Rolleston Pre-School helps children to continue to do this by providing all of the children with interesting activities that are appropriate for their age and stage of development.
Pre-School recognises the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). This is a stage of children’s development from birth to the end of their first (Reception) year in school. The EYFS Framework describes how early years practitioners should work with children and their families to support their development and learning. It describes how your child should be kept safe and cared for and how all concerned can make sure that your child achieves the most they can in their earliest years of life. More information can be found here, or in Pre-School.
The Importance of Play
There is no division between play and work in a young child’s mind. Whatever they are doing, the child is learning. Play is nature’s way of helping children to establish deep roots of understanding about themselves, their world and each other.
Our Pre-School is not simply a paradise of toys. Our play is carefully planned and structured so that all six areas of learning are included. There is provision for progression and we ensure that the children move forward at their own rate.
Structure of a Session & Learning Opportunities
Morning and afternoon sessions take the following structure:
9.00-9.15am Drop off time - An opportunity for parents and staff to share information, knowledge and any discussion that needs to take place regarding their child’s development.
9.20am Register and Discussion - Developing Personal and Social skills, gaining self-discipline, sitting still, listening and contributing to this part of the session. Knowledge and Understanding of the World and Mathematical skills are developed through the daily routine of counting the children, weather window, calendar board and topic discussion.
9.35am Free Choice Activities - During this time children will experience a wide range of activities covering all learning areas.
10.30am Whole Group/Split Story Time - Provides opportunity to enjoy many kinds of stories, fosters listening skills, expands vocabulary and develops understanding of the written language. Circle time provides the opportunity of language development, building confidence and developing listening skills.
10.45am Snack Time - Encourages independence and reinforces good hygiene habits and table manners. It also provides many opportunities for mathematical skills to be developed.
11.00am Outside/Indoor Physical Play - Provides a variety of planned opportunities: For children to develop strength and co-ordination in using large muscles and it builds confidence. Develops skills in jumping, climbing, throwing, catching and travelling at different speeds. For creative development through imaginary games, inventing stories and characters around the equipment. Developing mathematical skills of spatial awareness, ideas of speeds, direction and velocity. Personal and social skills are developed through learning to share and taking turns on the equipment.
11.30-11.45am - Music Develops skills in learning to listen, acting and following instructions, spatial awareness, expression and gross motor control. Shared pleasure of singing, becoming aware of the structure of words through rhyme. Counting forwards and backwards in counting rhymes. Developing fine motor skills and hand/eye co-ordination when handling musical instruments, becoming aware of rhythm, pitch and musical language.
