In Squirrel Class we always try to encourage independence and confidence in all our children and have several routines to support this process.

Registration

Children can come into school from 08:45 and should enter from the playground entrance to their classroom where a member of staff will be waiting. Registration is at 08:55am and the door will be closed at 09.00am.

If you would like to speak to me, you are welcome to come into my classroom with your child in the morning so we can have a chat.

Each child will have a named peg to hang up their belongings which will remain theirs for the school year. Each child should have their own named water bottle and children have access to fresh, cold water from the water dispenser all day.

There is a trolley in the cloakroom for packed lunches and a water carrier for water bottles.

Depending on the time the children arrive, they  will either participate in an activity or sit on the carpet waiting for the teacher to begin the day.

Snack

We operate a rolling snack all day and children can choose to eat a piece of fruit or vegetable and have a drink of milk or water from their bottles.  During continuous provision (when the children are choosing their own activities) children are able to drink freely and use the toilet facilities without the need to ask permission from staff.

Collective Worship

Children in reception are not expected to attend daily Collective Worship initially, but will be invited to participate where the content is accessible to them.  Their participation will increase during the school year ready for when they join Owl Class.

Morning Playtime

As Squirrel Class have regular access to the outdoor area, as well as the large playground, throughout the day, they will remain with their class during morning playtimes but will join the whole school at lunch time playtime.   Children become absorbed in their activities and disruption can affect their concentration, learning and progress.  

Lunch

Squirrel Class  have their lunch with the at 11.45am in the school hall and Mrs Savage and I  support them whilst they are eating.   Once the children have finished their lunch (usually by 12.15 pm), they will be taken to the playground where they will be joined by the whole school for lunch time playtime until 1.15pm.

PE

Squirrel Class will have two PE lessons per week.  On a Monday morning it will be an indoor PE lesson and on a Friday morning it will be an outdoor lesson.  Please ensure that your child is wearing the appropriate uniform and footwear on these days.

Forest School

Squirrel Class will have their Forest School lesson on a Wednesday morning.  We do go out in all weathers so please ensure your child is wearing a long sleeved top; has a pair of wellies and if its raining has a  waterproof clothing.   These items of clothing can be kept in school, please label all items of clothing.

Dismissal

Children gather on the carpet at 3.00pm for a story or a whole class activity before being dismissed by a member of staff to their parents waiting on the playground at 3.15pm.

The safety of the children is our utmost priority and we will only dismiss children to parents or family members that have been introduced as people who will be collecting children.  If you ask someone to collect your child from school, please be advised that we will only release your child to them if we have been notified of the situation by you.  This could be done personally with a member of staff in the morning, by letter or email to the class teacher, or by telephone or email to the office.

It is possible to have a standing arrangement with another parent that gives permission for them to collect your child and this can be arranged by notifying the office who will put that person down as an authorised collector of your child.