"I have learnt to be a better parent by following their examples."
- Parent/carer questionnaire, February 2024
- Parent/carer questionnaire, February 2024
The Kindie Room
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The children in the Kindie Room are aged two and three years old. Children join the Kindie Room from the age of two, the exact date they join or move into the Kindie Room is determined by their birth date and their stage of development. The staff to child ratios in the Kindie Room are:
2 year olds 1:4 3 year olds 1:8. The Kindie Room provides a range of opportunities and resources, which support all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage. There is an indoor sensory area based around natural materials, arts and crafts area, indoor slide and cosy book corner as well as areas for building, small world play and roleplay. The nature of the mainly child led approach within the room means it is constantly evolving and changing; one week there may be a pirate ship in the middle of the room; the next a doctors surgery. |
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There is both a purpose built nappy changing area and child sized toilets and sinks. We work very closely with parents and carers to support toilet training.
During February and March we run stay and play sessions where we encourage parents and carers to come in and play for a session to help you develop a better understanding of your child’s day here. Some parents even run mini workshops for all the children bringing their own expertise into the nursery, such as cooking, music or gardening. The children have access to ICT equipment such as electronic games and equipment, laptops and tablets during the day to help familiarise them and to develop their understanding of technology. |
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Daily routineThroughout the day there is a mixture of child led play and focused activities as well as short periods of time spent as a group for activities such as stories, songs, music and movement.
All children are encouraged to rest or sleep, depending on their individual needs after lunch so they are ready for more fun in the afternoon. |
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The children enjoy being outside and spend large periods of the day in the garden running around or exploring the surrounding environment of the vineyard and beyond. The Kindie Room children also attend at least one Forest School session each week (the specific days rotate each term to ensure all children are given the opportunity to attend). |
The Kindie Room Staff
Alicia
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Sienna
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George
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Emily
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Emily Ch
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Maddie
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