At the start of each session, we take the register. The morning and afternoon sessions differ at this point as the afternoon session begins with a packed lunch, followed by quiet reading time.
 

From this point on though the sessions continue in the same way.  We talk to the children as a group and introduce the day's topics. Children then choose between creative free play, topic-related activities and set tasks. (Creative play includes play dough, painting, playing with sand, water, the home corner, the dressing up box, the book corner for quiet time and exploring out in the garden). 

During the morning session the children are offered milk, juice or water and a snack. (Afternoon children will obviously have had lunch instead, but water is available at all times for all children). Quiet time and stories follow this.

There is always an opportunity for physical play, which may include team games, music and movement, the tunnel, tricycles, balls, hoops etc. This may be indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather.
The children then gather for circle time, when the day's activities are reviewed and interests shared.

The session ends with songs or rhymes and/or musical instruments.

Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum - 2009 SEJAR Inspection results = "Outstanding" in all areas!
LeapFrogs follow the Government's EYFS Curriculum. This enables children to have more choice to learn through things that really interest them, with adults bringing learning objectives to them via play and shared exploration. Through continuous provision/creative play such as sand, water, play dough and art the children can re-visit the things they enjoy until they are ready to move onto something else, with the adult enhancing the opportunity to learn through different materials and equipment.

We strongly encourage parental involvement in the children’s learning, believing that good home/school communication is imperative. To this end we offer many opportunities for parents to join in with what is going on in the classroom either by staying for a session, accompanying us on visits or perhaps by sending in things of interest relevant to our current topics. Our open door policy ensures parents can speak to a member of staff whenever they have concerns or questions.  

When a child starts at Pre-school they are given a “Learning Journey” record book. Inside, their progress is recorded via pictures, narratives and examples of the ‘work’ they produce. This is a working document which is sent home every term with a short assessment of what the child has done.

Parents are also given the opportunity to comment on the term and how they think their child is progressing. It is an excellent way to keep parents in touch with achievement and their child’s overall wellbeing whilst at Pre-school. Many parents have told us how they enjoy sharing the book with their child whilst at home.