Our pre-school room is separated into two areas - Caterpillars
and Butterflies. Here we cover the Early Learning Goals required by
Ofsted. The staff plan topics and themes which are incorporated
into their daily activities with the children. These start from
experiences the children have had but also include some exploration
of the lives and feelings of others. It is an environment where
they can feel valued and respected and where their self-esteem can
grow.
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The Butterfly room is the second room of pre-school. We cater
for children aged 3-4years old and our ratio is 1 adult to every 8
children.The butterfly room consists of 2 rooms set out with
different areas. E.G.mark making, sand & water play, roleplay,
music and many more. The children are free to choose where they
would like to play.
Throughout the day children are encouraged to make decisions for
themselves. This is done through a free flow play structure with
support from the staff team, this helps them to prepare for theit
exciting transition into school and becoming a more independent
individual.
The staff follow the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum and
all our experienced staff will support in their
exciting learning journey with us. Within the nursery all
children are supported in developing their learning &
development at their own pace. Each keyworker group is colour
coded. The keyworker is responsibile for supporting all theirs
children's learning and personal files i.e. planning activities to
your childs needs. With this system we are able to work in
parntership with parents in enhancing our children's
development.
The Nursery holds annual parents evening, were parents are
invited to come and discuss their child's learning &
development. This is also a great opportunity for both key worker
and parent to discuss any relevant issues, concerns regarding their
children and it is great to take time out to be able to speak to
the parents ona one to one basis about how fantastic their child is
celbrating their achievement and looking at how we can enhance
learning and provisions.
Parents are also free to speak to any butterfly staff throughout
the nursery working days.
Extra Curricular Activities
Within the butterfly room we have the opportunity to take part
in some great extra curricular activities such as:
- Ballet, this is included within the weekly fees and is held at
Beech House.
- Swimming which is of an extra cost and takes place at David
Lloyds Gymnasium.
- French lessons.
- Kids Rock sessions.
Such extra curricular activities are showed in more details in
the extra curricular activities page.
Butterflies also take part in lots of trips such as:
- Knowsley Safari park.
- Queens Park.
- Bolton Museum
- and many more!
Butterlfies also have a special week were each child is asked to
bring in special things ie. photos, toys. To celebrate their lives
these will be shown and discussed with all their friends at circle
time and displayed throughout the week. Giving children the
opportunity to feel a sense of pride, fulfillment and enjoyment in
what they do in their lives whether it is playing in there room or
going on adventures. This helpd teh children to develop their self
esteem and build their confidence in speaking to a variety of
groups whether it is adults, small groups of children or the whole
class. Each child will be allocated a week and staff inform all
parents prior to there week so you have time to prepare, as it can
be a very exciting week for themselves.