Out of School and Holiday Club
A Typical Day at Castle
Children at Castle Nursery enjoy a balanced routine of free choice and structured activities, which are specifically designed to support their physical, personal, social, emotional and educational development.
All sessions are planned thoughtfully by staff with the individual needs and interests of the children in mind and according to the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. Below is an example of a typical day at Castle Nursery School.
| 07.45 - 09.00 | Children are welcomed by staff and friends and settle in with free choice play |
| 09.00 - 09.15 | Session begins with news and topic discussions in circle time |
| 09.15 - 10.30 |
Fun-filled activities in each area of learning including: arts & crafts, role-play, science & discovery, touch screen computers, language & literacy, maths, cooking, games and toys – indoors and outdoors
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| 10.30 - 10.45 | The children enjoy themed stories and rhymes on the carpet |
| 10.45 - 11.00 | Morning snacks and drinks followed by free choice books |
| 11.00 - 11.30 | Everyone joins in with fun music, drama and dance or focused group activities. |
| 11.30 - 12.00 | Physical play in outdoor playground where we climb, balance, ride, make obstacle courses, enjoy ball games and the parachute. |
| 12.00 - 12.30 | We say goodbye to the morning children and enjoy our school dinners or packed lunches |
| 12.30 - 12.45 |
Afternoon session begins by chatting about news and our topic in circle time
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| 12.45 – 13.45 | More creating, exploring and discovery through play |
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13.45 – 14.00 |
Afternoon stories and rhymes |
| 14.00 – 14.15 | Relax with afternoon snacks and drinks and free choice books |
| 14.15 – 15.45 | We dance, sing and make music together |
| 15.45 - 16.30 |
More outdoor fun activities
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| 16.30 – 18.00 | Home time for some, the rest play outside and inside and then enjoy tea and relax with books, games and activities until parents arrive. |
