Wow! Wise Owls
Welcome to Wise Owls, our wonderful Pre-school room. Your Wise Owl will feel very grown up now!. The transition from Swans to pre-school or into Nursery from home, will have been discussed with you and will be planned to ensure it is smooth and supportive. Each child will have had a planned transition into the room to ensure we meet their individual needs, some will take longer than others; this will depend on your child’s previous experiences and resilience.
Our Room
Wise Owls is an open plan room, all of our activities and experiences are freely accessible to enable the children to choose what they want to play with and when. This helps to build their confidence and independence. In addition to free play, developmentally appropriate opportunities are planned in the moment, these are provided based on our observations and aim to build on children's individual needs and interests.
We introduce more structure to our activities to prepare the children for school. Small group time and co-operative play are encouraged throughout the day. Children are encouraged to help to tidy away resources after they have finished playing with them and to self-serve food at meal times this develops their independence and gives a sense of responsibility.
Practitioners carry out "In the moment planning" (IMP's) for each of their key children and use post it notes to record developmental steps and the impact of adult interactions. We use the same observation system in the Cygnets and Swans rooms which enables our parents to be kept fully up to date with their child’s progress. Every 3 months development is recorded and tracked in all areas of development, key workers complete an at home sheet with parents to track changes in the child's routine, development at home and to record any special achievements. we hope this sharing of information will encourage further parental involvement in their child's learning.
All members of staff in all rooms have undertaken additional training in supporting their specific age group. Regular in-house training and Manager assessments ensure all staff are fully supported and updated with current Early Years initiatives and expectations.
Our Expectations
Wise Owls are encouraged to share, take turns and be considerate and tolerant of others this supports implementation and understanding of British values. We expect Wise Owls to respect the environment and other children and will be encouraged to be helpful, use their manners and learn to be fair when playing. Emotional resilience is a vital life long skill and ensures readiness to start school. We recognise the importance of empathy and self regulation and encourage children to apologise and recognise if they have hurt another individual. We encourage children to take considered risks, be positive and identify positive aspects in their own and others personalities and undertakings, make connections and solve problems both indoors and outdoors (Characteristics of effective learning). When children are resilient, they are braver, more curious, more adaptable, and more able to extend their reach into the world. The great news is that resilience is something that can be nurtured in all children giving them the best start in life.
Typical Daily Routine of our Wise Owls Room:
Arrival and breakfast
Morning group session
Child led play
Snack
Outdoor play
Circle time
Dinner time
Quiet time
Register
Child led play
Snack
Outdoor play
Teatime
Free play
Home time
All of the children in Wise Owls room are allocated their own peg, where they can keep their personal belongings, in addition they have trays inside the room to keep any art work or personal items – Children are encouraged to put their own coats on their pegs at the beginning of a session and to change their shoes and put on coats for outdoor play to encourage their independence
- if your child is due to begin nursery in this room we would ask that you bring the following items:-
A few changes of clothes, including socks (preferably named)
Wellies and a waterproof puddle suit or trousers (Named)
Please provide clothes and shoes the children can manage independently which will encourage self-help skills, your key worker will happily discus this with you if you need advice.
We ask that if your child is still in nappies that you also bring a pack of nappies and you are actively promoting toilet training, please speak to key person for advice or support during this time.
The Curriculum
We support the Wise Owls to work towards age related attainment and the Early Years Learning Goals. This will be implemented through play and teachable moments (IMP's). We will observe your child daily and record any progress they have made through the babys days app. This information is collated every three months and the childs progress is shared with parents. We use children's developmental progress to create enabling opportunities for your child to explored expand their current interests. Your key worker will be happy to discuss your child’s continued progression or any concerns you may have. We celebrate progression and successes "wow moments" on the parent notice board.
If your child has any special needs, these will discussed with you alongside any support services required (with your permission). We will plan to meet identified needs and record and inform parents of the impact this has had. It is our intention to support all children to progress at their own rate in all of the areas of the curriculum. It is important for your child's self-esteem not to compare them to other children and celebrate their individual achievements.
Welcome to Wise Owls, our wonderful Pre-school room. Your Wise Owl will feel very grown up now!. The transition from Swans to pre-school or into Nursery from home, will have been discussed with you and will be planned to ensure it is smooth and supportive. Each child will have had a planned transition into the room to ensure we meet their individual needs, some will take longer than others; this will depend on your child’s previous experiences and resilience.
Our Room
Wise Owls is an open plan room, all of our activities and experiences are freely accessible to enable the children to choose what they want to play with and when. This helps to build their confidence and independence. In addition to free play, developmentally appropriate opportunities are planned in the moment, these are provided based on our observations and aim to build on children's individual needs and interests.
We introduce more structure to our activities to prepare the children for school. Small group time and co-operative play are encouraged throughout the day. Children are encouraged to help to tidy away resources after they have finished playing with them and to self-serve food at meal times this develops their independence and gives a sense of responsibility.
Practitioners carry out "In the moment planning" (IMP's) for each of their key children and use post it notes to record developmental steps and the impact of adult interactions. We use the same observation system in the Cygnets and Swans rooms which enables our parents to be kept fully up to date with their child’s progress. Every 3 months development is recorded and tracked in all areas of development, key workers complete an at home sheet with parents to track changes in the child's routine, development at home and to record any special achievements. we hope this sharing of information will encourage further parental involvement in their child's learning.
All members of staff in all rooms have undertaken additional training in supporting their specific age group. Regular in-house training and Manager assessments ensure all staff are fully supported and updated with current Early Years initiatives and expectations.
Our Expectations
Wise Owls are encouraged to share, take turns and be considerate and tolerant of others this supports implementation and understanding of British values. We expect Wise Owls to respect the environment and other children and will be encouraged to be helpful, use their manners and learn to be fair when playing. Emotional resilience is a vital life long skill and ensures readiness to start school. We recognise the importance of empathy and self regulation and encourage children to apologise and recognise if they have hurt another individual. We encourage children to take considered risks, be positive and identify positive aspects in their own and others personalities and undertakings, make connections and solve problems both indoors and outdoors (Characteristics of effective learning). When children are resilient, they are braver, more curious, more adaptable, and more able to extend their reach into the world. The great news is that resilience is something that can be nurtured in all children giving them the best start in life.
Typical Daily Routine of our Wise Owls Room:
Arrival and breakfast
Morning group session
Child led play
Snack
Outdoor play
Circle time
Dinner time
Quiet time
Register
Child led play
Snack
Outdoor play
Teatime
Free play
Home time
All of the children in Wise Owls room are allocated their own peg, where they can keep their personal belongings, in addition they have trays inside the room to keep any art work or personal items – Children are encouraged to put their own coats on their pegs at the beginning of a session and to change their shoes and put on coats for outdoor play to encourage their independence
- if your child is due to begin nursery in this room we would ask that you bring the following items:-
A few changes of clothes, including socks (preferably named)
Wellies and a waterproof puddle suit or trousers (Named)
Please provide clothes and shoes the children can manage independently which will encourage self-help skills, your key worker will happily discus this with you if you need advice.
We ask that if your child is still in nappies that you also bring a pack of nappies and you are actively promoting toilet training, please speak to key person for advice or support during this time.
The Curriculum
We support the Wise Owls to work towards age related attainment and the Early Years Learning Goals. This will be implemented through play and teachable moments (IMP's). We will observe your child daily and record any progress they have made through the babys days app. This information is collated every three months and the childs progress is shared with parents. We use children's developmental progress to create enabling opportunities for your child to explored expand their current interests. Your key worker will be happy to discuss your child’s continued progression or any concerns you may have. We celebrate progression and successes "wow moments" on the parent notice board.
If your child has any special needs, these will discussed with you alongside any support services required (with your permission). We will plan to meet identified needs and record and inform parents of the impact this has had. It is our intention to support all children to progress at their own rate in all of the areas of the curriculum. It is important for your child's self-esteem not to compare them to other children and celebrate their individual achievements.