This is what we do at

Brington and Whilton Pre-School! 

9:30am       Children come in and have free play

10.00am     Options of play, craft activity, role-play activities

10:30am     Registration and circle time

10:45am     Snack time

11:15am     Choice of a walk around the village or physical activity in the hall

Midday        Lunch

12:30pm     Story time, songs and games

1.00pm       Pick up children (over 3's are invited to stay for afternoon session until 3.00pm)

 

During the week, the children visit the Spinney - small wooded and open field in the village of Whilton.  At the Spinney, the children take part in outdoor activities such as playing in the outdoor mud kitchen, climbing trees and making dens.

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Music Sessions: Every other week we also hold a music session which the children really enjoy and look forward to.

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During the Summer term only, children who are aged 3 years and over, visit Brington Primary School on Wednesday afternoons. Also during the Summer term, on Friday mornings all children go to Forest School.  Forest School takes place in a wood, on farm land, close to the Ansley Estate, Daventry.  All children attend and the sessions take place from 9.30 - 1.00pm and are run by a qualified Forest School Leader. The children participate in outdoor activities, explore the wooded area, build dens and look for

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'Staff use what they know about children to challenge them effectively in their learning. They observe and assess children's progress, and planning for future learning is based on a good knowledge of each child and their family. Children make good progress.' Ofsted May 2017

"Children gain good independence and show a good level of responsibility for their age. This prepares children well for their move to school."

 

Ofsted 2015

The Pre-School Day