Trotwood (3+)

Our nursery day begins with a warm and welcoming self-registration activity. Each child finds and places their name in our large register, fostering independence and a sense of belonging.

Children have the freedom to explore and engage with all areas of learning, both indoors and outdoors. This open-ended approach allows them to pursue their own interests, investigate new ideas, and develop curiosity through play and exploration.

Our curriculum puts the child at the centre helping children learn about themselves, their nursery community, the wider school community and their place in the wider world. We use quality texts to reinforce the language and concepts introduced at group times and revisited throughout the day.

As lunchtime approaches, children work together to tidy up resources and help prepare the dining tables. This collaborative effort teaches responsibility and teamwork.

Lunch is a shared, family-style meal in a calm and friendly atmosphere. Practitioners encourage children to try new foods in a safe, supportive setting, promoting healthy eating habits and social interaction.

After lunch, we gather for a short group carpet time, where children enjoy singing or listening to a story.

The nursery then reopens all areas for the afternoon, giving children the chance to revisit spaces or materials they may have missed earlier in the day.

Healthy snacks of milk and fruit are available throughout the day, mid-morning and again in the afternoon.

Keyworker sessions are an integral part of the day, offering focused activities such as math games, emotional literacy discussions, and engaging story times tailored to each child’s needs.

At the end of the day, all children come together for a final group story before we say goodbye, wrapping up a day filled with learning, laughter, and growth.